Psychopathology, disordered eating, and impulsivity in patients seeking bariatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience significant weight loss and improvements in obesity-related co-morbidities in the first 6-18 months after surgery. However, 20%-30% of patients experience suboptimal weight loss or significant weight regain within the first few postoperative years. Psychosocial functioning may contribute to suboptimal weight loss and/or postoperative psychosocial distress.

Objective

Assess psychosocial functioning, eating behavior, and impulsivity in patients seeking bariatric surgery.

Setting

Two university hospitals.

Methods

Validated interviews and questionnaires. Impulsivity assessed via computer program.

Results

The present study included a larger (n = 300) and more racially diverse (70% non-White) sa

SUBMITTER: Sarwer DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212387 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature