For the past 2 decades, clinically severe obesity (operationalized as a body mass index≥
40 kg/m 2) has increased at a more pronounced rate that less severe obesity. As a result, the …

There is consistent evidence to support the notion that morbid obesity poses serious risks to
physical health and has a substantial impact on psychosocial well-being. Researchers …

This article examines the psychosocial status of obese individuals before and after bariatric
surgery. The conclusions presented are from a review of the literature and from the …

This paper deals with two important questions in the outcome of surgical treatment for
morbid obesity. First, what is the impact of bariatric surgery on psychological functioning or …

Objective: Successful outcome for bariatric surgery is largely dependent on patients' ability
to adhere to postoperative behavior changes. A thorough psychological evaluation is often …

Extreme obesity, characterized by a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or greater, is
associated with significantly increased mortality, principally from cardiovascular disease …

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

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 …

Background: Although there has been some disagreement, there is growing evidence now
that psychopathology is a comorbidity of morbid obesity among patients seeking bariatric …

This paper discusses the behavioral evaluation of patients who seek bariatric surgery and
the psychosocial complications most frequently observed in these individuals. The effects of …