Abstract Purpose of Review Although bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment of
severe obesity, a proportion of patients experience clinically significant weight regain (WR) …

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 …

Background For patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, weight loss improves insulin
sensitivity and β-cell function, and can induce remission of diabetes. The comparative …

Psychosocial factors have significant potential to affect long-term outcomes of bariatric
surgery, including emotional adjustment, adherence to the recommended postoperative …

Background A subset of bariatric patients fails to achieve or maintain long-term successful
weight loss. Psychological and behavioral factors contributing to poor long-term outcomes …

Background Little is known about the psychological effects of bariatric surgery. This review
aimed to assess long term effectiveness of bariatric surgery on psychosocial quality of life …

Introduction/purpose After bariatric surgery, de novo eating patterns can develop, such as
grazing. Although grazing has been associated with poorer weight loss, it has received …

BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is an effective weight loss
strategy employed to treat obesity and associated complications. Importantly, the RYGB …

This study explores the experiences of 20 men who have had bariatric surgery, focusing on
their couple or marital relationships. The researcher concentrates on men's perspectives …

We explored the role that social support plays in the lives of women who have undergone
bariatric surgery. We conducted in-depth interviews with 13 women who had had bariatric …