Long-term changes in body image after bariatric surgery: An observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While body image improves in the first few months after surgery, data on long-term changes in body image after bariatric surgery are scarce and contradictory.

Methods

We assessed body image through the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale and the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale, which measures appearance evaluation and orientation, overweight preoccupation, and self-classified weight. Surveys were conducted before surgery and at regular intervals until 5 years after bariatric surgery.

Results

61 patients were included in the study. No patients were lost to follow-up until 18 months after bariatric surgery. At 5 years, there were 21 patients (34%) lost to follow-up. We detected an overall improvement in body image until 12-18 mont

SUBMITTER: Bosc L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9728839 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature