Behavioural Interventions for Severe Obesity Before and/or After Bariatric Surgery : a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

We would like to thank the following study authors for providing additional data and clarifications: Alison Fielding, Haldis Lier, Monica Nijamkin, Jane Ogden, Anastasios Papalazarou, Manish Parikh, Brian Swenson, Andresa Triffoni, Jean Michel Oppert, Marie-France Langlois, David Sarwer and Dale Bond. We also thank Dr. Kevin Deans and the staff at the bariatric surgery clinic at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, is funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates. The views expressed are those of the authors.Peer reviewedPostprin