Bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment for severe and complex obesity.
However, changes are dramatic and rapid and therefore, it is a psychologically demanding …

The consensus that obesity surgery is superior to medical intervention is growing and is
supported by abundant evidence. Most patients lose a significant amount of weight, maintain …

Research on psychosocial aspects of bariatric surgery has proliferated over the past 15
years, and today there is little disagreement that psychosocial issues significantly contribute …

Obesity is associated with a relatively high prevalence of psychopathological conditions,
which may have a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Bariatric surgery is an …

Psychological assessments are an integral part of the bariatric surgery process, and it is
important to be clear about the purpose and function of these assessments. The purpose of …

This chapter focuses on the psychological issues that may arise after bariatric surgery and
their impact on weight loss and psychosocial outcomes. Individuals seeking bariatric surgery …

Approximately five percent of the American population currently suffers from extreme
obesity, defined as a body mass index greater than 40kg/m [2]. Extreme obesity is …

What are the psychological characteristics of bariatric surgery candidates? What
components of the preoperative psychological evaluation are the most relevant to …

Severe obesity is a serious chronic condition associated with a variety of life‐threatening
medical illnesses. It also has a major impact on mental health and quality of life. A higher …

Multidisciplinary teams are utilized to assess and treat morbid obesity and are considered
standard of care for patients seeking bariatric surgery. In addition to the medical …