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Atul K Madan1, Bettina M Beech, David S Tichansky

  • 1Division of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Mills of Science, Miami, Florida 33136, USA. atulkmadan@yahoo.com

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Body esteem significantly improves following bariatric surgery, enhancing patients' psychological well-being. This study highlights the positive impact of surgical weight loss on self-perception and quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychological Medicine
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Body esteem is a significant concern for individuals with morbid obesity.
  • While bariatric surgery primarily addresses medical comorbidities, its psychological benefits are crucial.
  • Limited research exists on body esteem changes after laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the hypothesis that body esteem improves after bariatric surgery.
  • To evaluate changes in body esteem using the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA).

Main Methods:

  • A survey using the BESAA was administered to preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery patients.
  • Postoperative patients reported current and pre-surgery body esteem.
  • Preoperative patients' scores were compared to postoperative patients' scores.

Main Results:

  • Postoperative patients reported significantly better current body esteem compared to their pre-surgery feelings.
  • Preoperative patients exhibited lower body esteem scores than postoperative patients.
  • The BESAA subscales (Appearance, Weight, Attribution) indicated overall improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Bariatric surgery leads to significant improvements in body esteem.
  • Psychological benefits, including enhanced body esteem, should be emphasized as a key outcome of bariatric procedures.
  • Further research into the psychological impact of bariatric surgery is warranted.