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Your opinions and experiences are valued The purpose of the study: Researchers at Griffith University are investigating the social and psychological effects of adjustable gastric banding surgery. The purpose of the study is to gain information on the ways in which your surgery has affected your life. Our aim is to learn from your experience and find out about any issues that need to be addressed in order to improve the quality of life of people who choose to have adjustable gastric banding surgery Who can participate: We invite individuals who have had gastric banding surgery at least 2 years ago to share their opinions and experiences with our team. How to participate: If you would like to participate in a questionnaire simply click on the link Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery Survey or email Kerrie.Woods@ student.griffith.edu.au. Confidentiality and Ethics: The information you give will be confidential and if results are published your identity will be anonymous. The project has been granted ethical approval (Griffith Ethics Code – PSY/B4/08/HREC) and complies with the National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. Expected Benefits: This study is expected to benefit both people who have had the surgery and others considering gastric banding surgery, as healthy lifestyle support programs can be based upon the results of this research. As a gesture of our appreciation, all who agree to participate will be offered the opportunity to enter into a draw for one of several $50 money orders. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Warm regards Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University

Hi, I am an intern Psychologist currently studying the long term effects of Lap Banding surgery. The purpose of the study is to assist is to improve our understanding of the social, physical and psychological outcomes of bariatric surgery. Our aim is to learn from your experience and find out about any issues that need to be addressed in order to improve the quality of life of people who choose to have lap-banding surgery. If you have the time, I would really appreciate you partaking in the survey which takes about 30 minutes. All you need to do is click on the attached link and the survey should open up automatically. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (Email: Kerrie.Woods@student.griffith.edu.au). Many thanks, Kerrie Woods. (Griffith Ethics Code – PSY/B4/08/HREC)

Thanks for attempting the survey, as mentioned in the survey your thoughts and experiences are valued.

Thank you for your comments. I understand your concerns, however I wish to inform you that the ethical aspects of this study have been approved by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (Griffith Ethics Code – PSY/B4/08/HREC), which complies with the National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. If you have any reservations please feel free to contact via email and I am more than wiling to provide an ethical clearance statement and a 3 page information sheet. As you are aware this site has limited space of which to post information. Cheers Kerrie

Research into lap banding surgery. If you have had lap band surgery at least two years ago I would love to hear about your experiences!! The purpose of the study I would like to know how various factors influence your life after the surgery, particularly with regard to weight loss and/or maintenance. What you have to do? A questionnaire which takes 35 minutes. Just click on the below link or send me an email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many thanks Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University.

Research into lap banding surgery-Post 2 years If you have had lap band surgery at least two years ago I would love to hear about your experiences!! The purpose of the study I would like to know how various factors influence your life after the surgery, particularly with regard to weight loss and/or maintenance. What you have to do? A questionnaire which takes 35 minutes. Just click on the below link or send me an email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many thanks:thumbup: Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University.

Research into lap banding surgery-Post 2 years If you have had lap band surgery at least two years ago I would love to hear about your experiences!! The purpose of the study I would like to know how various factors influence your life after the surgery, particularly with regard to weight loss and/or maintenance. What you have to do? A questionnaire which takes 35 minutes. Just click on the below link or send me an email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many thanks:thumbup: Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University.

Research into lap banding surgery: UK. If you have had lap band surgery at least two years ago I would love to hear about your experiences!! The purpose of the study I would like to know how various factors influence your life after the surgery, particularly with regard to weight loss and/or maintenance. What you have to do? A questionnaire which takes 35 minutes. Just click on the below link or send me an email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many thanks:thumbup: Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University.

Research in to lap banding surgery. If you have had lap band surgery at least two years ago I would love to hear about your experiences!! The purpose of the study I would like to know how various factors influence your life after the surgery, particularly with regard to weight loss and/or maintenance. What you have to do? A questionnaire which takes 35 minutes. Just click on the below link or send me an email. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many thanks:thumbup: Kerrie Woods Intern Psychologist Griffith University.

Hi, I am an intern Psychologist currently studying the long term effects of Lap Banding surgery. The purpose of the study is to assist individuals emotionally, physically and socially - after their surgery. If you have the time, I would really appreciate you partaking in the survey which takes about 30 minutes. All you need to do is click on the attached link and the survey should open up automatically. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Many many thanks, Kerrie Woods:lol:

Yes, the survey can be anonymous, and results can be obtained by contacting me in 12 months. Participation is greatly appreciated! Cheers Kerrie:thumbup:

Hi, I am an intern Psychologist currently studying the long term effects of Lap Banding surgery. The purpose of the study is to assist individuals emotionally, physically and socially - after their surgery. If you have the time, I would really appreciate you partaking in the survey which takes about 30 minutes. All you need to do is click on the attached link and the survey should open up automatically. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8V2cU9TcyFKkWaIOcBFyrg_3d_3d If you have any issues or suggestions, please feel free to email me (kerrie_woods@hotmail.com). Cheers, Kerrie.:cool2:

Hi, I am a Psychology Student researching Lap Banding surgery for my Masters of Clinical Psychology. If anyone is interested in participating in a survey based on their thoughts and experiences of Lap Banding surgery, your HELP would be appreciated. Please contact me at kerrie_woods@hotmail.com and I will post or email you the questionnaires. Cheers, Kerrie.