Citation

Sarwer DB, Fabricatore AN, Jones-Corneille LR, Allison KC, Faulconbridge LN, Wadden TA. Prim. Psychiatry 2008; 15(8): 50-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, MBL Communications)

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Abstract

Over the past decade, bariatric surgery has grown in popularity as the most efficacious treatment for extreme obesity. During this time, there has also been increased research on the physical and psychosocial outcomes of the procedures. The vast majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience improvements in morbidity and mortality, including improvements in several areas of psychological functioning. Unfortunately, a minority of patients appear to struggle with numerous psychological issues postoperatively. These include suboptimal weight loss, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, substance abuse, depression, and suicide. This article provides an overview of these untoward outcomes.

Language: en

Keywords

human; mental health; suicide; depression; mortality; malnutrition; body image; morbidity; review; substance abuse; eating disorder; weight reduction; social psychology; gastrointestinal symptom; postoperative period; mental function; bariatric surgery; Roux Y anastomosis