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  • Assessment
    Is there a specific diet progression which includes the amount, type, consistency, and frequency of food and fluid intake post-weight loss surgery that is associated with weight loss outcomes and/or complications?
    • Conclusion

      No adequately powered studies were found to answer this question. Research is needed to address this question.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    • Search Plan and Results: Diet Progression after surgery