A qualitative analysis describing attrition from bariatric surgery to identify strategies for improving retention in patients who desire treatment.

"Declarations DisclosuresAt the time of this study, Dr. Grace Chao received funding from the Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System; this work does not represent the views of the United States government nor the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Dana Telem received funding from AHRQ K08 HS025778-01A1. The work herein was not directly funded by these sources. Ms. Kerry Lindquist, Ms. Crystal Ann Vitous, Dr. Dante Anthony Tolentino, Dr. Lia Delaney, Dr. Yewande Alimi, and Ms. Sara Jafri have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. Disclosures At the time of this study, Dr. Grace Chao received funding from the Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System; this work does not represent the views of the United States government nor the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Dana Telem received funding from AHRQ K08 HS025778-01A1. The work herein was not directly funded by these sources. Ms. Kerry Lindquist, Ms. Crystal Ann Vitous, Dr. Dante Anthony Tolentino, Dr. Lia Delaney, Dr. Yewande Alimi, and Ms. Sara Jafri have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose."

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