Although there are several recent reviews of the pre-operative factors that influence
treatment outcome for bariatric surgery, commensurate efforts to identify and review the …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this paper is to review the current status of
research on psychosocial concerns following bariatric surgery. Recent Findings Bariatric …

This is the first systematic review to synthesize the evidence concerning early post‐operative
variables predictive of later weight and psychosocial outcomes in bariatric surgery. Eight …

Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular treatment option for individuals with
extreme obesity (defined as a BMI≥ 40 kg/m2) or those with less severe obesity …

Outcomes of bariatric surgery, while frequently impressive, are not universal and vary
between patients and across surgical procedures. Between 20% and 30% of patients …

Background Morbid obesity is the fastest growing BMI group in the US and the prevalence of
morbid obesity worldwide has never been higher. Bariatric surgery is the most effective …

Background Obesity affects 32% of adults in the USA. Surgery generates substantial weight
loss, but 20–30% fails to achieve successful weight loss. Our objective was to identify …

Abstract Purpose of Review Little is known about the psychological effects on life after
bariatric surgery despite the high prevalence of psychological disorders in candidates …

Importance Bariatric surgery is associated with sustained weight loss and improved physical
health status for severely obese individuals. Mental health conditions may be common …

Background Bariatric surgery leads to a substantial weight loss (WL), however, a subset of
patients undergoing surgery fails to achieve adequate WL. The reason for the individual …