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OBESITY RESEARCH
Volume 13, Issue 4, Pages 639-648Publisher
NORTH AMER ASSOC STUDY OBESITY
DOI: 10.1038/oby.2005.71
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bariatric surgery; extreme obesity; psychosocial status; eating behavior; quality of life
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- NIDDK NIH HHS [K24 DK065018-01, K23 DK60023-02] Funding Source: Medline
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Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular treatment option for individuals with extreme obesity (defined as a BMI >= 40 kg/m(2)) or those with less severe obesity accompanied by significant comorbidities. Sustained postoperative weight loss and improvements in obesity-related health problems make bariatric surgery the most effective treatment for this population. Nevertheless, most experts agree that psychosocial and behavioral factors contribute to successful postoperative outcomes. This paper reviews the literature on the preoperative psychosocial status, eating behaviors, and quality of life of patients who seek bariatric surgery. In addition, the paper examines studies that investigated changes in these factors postoperatively. The review concludes with an agenda for future research in this area.
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