Research Study Focusing on Black Women Following Roux-en-Y GBS

Hello,

I am a nurse researcher from Duquesne University. I am conducting a study focusing on the experiences of African American women who have had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

To be eligible to participate, you will need to be at least 18 years of age and be between 6 months and 2 years following your surgery. To take part in the study, there are additional criteria you may need to meet. If you are interested, I will contact you with the details.

If you would be willing to allow me to interview you over the phone, please email me at [email protected].

I would really appreciate your input. The interview would take between 45 minutes to 1 hours and can be done at a time that is convenient for you. Your information would be used to provide health care professionals with information regarding what it is like to be a black woman who has had gastric bypass surgery and all information will be kept confidential.

Thanks in advance, and I hope to hear from you!

Sincerely, KIm Attwood

Hi there Kim - I don't qualify for this - I am almost 4 years out - but I'm wondering if there are longer term studies being planned for RNY?   There seems to be a lot available for the honeymoon or phase immediately after surgery, but not a lot of long range successes or information available.

I am just curious.

Hi- I don't know of any long term studies- but once I'm done with this study, it is something that I'm going to be looking at!

I'll keep ya posted! Thanks for responding!

Kim

I am [email protected] Im free on friday morning to talk.