@article{ref1,
title="Psychological issues following bariatric surgery",
journal="Primary psychiatry",
year="2008",
author="Sarwer, D.B. and Fabricatore, A.N. and Jones-Corneille, L.R. and Allison, K.C. and Faulconbridge, L.N. and Wadden, T.A.",
volume="15",
number="8",
pages="50-55",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1082-6319",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}