Table 3.

Examples of how quotes were used in the process of analysis of categories and subthemes.

Meaning Unit	Condensed Meaning Unit	Category	Subtheme
“I liken this to when we first started having bariatric surgeries … Incredibly poor education."	Comparison of current practices to past poor educational strategies	Quality of education	Patient Education and Management
“If you're eating once a day, it's very difficult to get adequate vitamins and minerals in the ratio of macronutrients that you need."	Challenges of limited eating frequency on nutrient intake	Nutritional challenges	Medication & Side Effect Management
“I have to explain how this happens … This is what's going on in your body."	Explanation of physiological response to medication	Patient understanding and expectations	Patient Education and Engagement
“Setting honest expectations about the side effects of medications … Is crucial."	Importance of managing expectations regarding side effects	Patient understanding and expectations	Patient Engagement and Education
“Physicians should always refer to a dietitian when prescribing these medications."	Importance of dietitian referral	Tailored diet recommendations	Patient Education and Engagement