Motivation and Weight Loss Expectations in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Association with 1- and 2-Year Results After Bariatric Surgery.

Purpose: There are discrepancies between patients' expected weight loss and what is considered achievable after bariatric surgery. This study describes the association between patients' expectations and actual weight loss, 1 and 2 years postoperatively.

Materials And Methods: A prospective observational study was performed.