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[Does bariatric surgery affect addiction to overeating and eating disorders?]
E Ardelt-Gattinger1, M Meindl, H Mangge
1Fachbereich Psychologie, Universität Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstr. 34, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich. elisabeth.ardelt@sbg.ac.at
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|October 21, 2011
Summary
Bariatric surgery significantly reduces addiction and binge eating disorder symptoms in patients. However, restrained eating and bulimia were not affected, highlighting the need for tailored psychological support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Research
Context:
- Bariatric surgery is a highly effective method for long-term weight reduction and management of obesity-related comorbidities.
- The psychological factors influencing obesity and the impact of bariatric surgery on these factors are not fully understood.
Purpose:
- To investigate the changes in psychological variables associated with obesity following bariatric surgery.
- To assess the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in modifying psychological risk factors for obesity.
Summary:
- This study evaluated 60 patients before and after gastric bypass or gastric banding surgery using the AD-EVA test inventory.
- Significant reductions in addiction and binge eating disorder symptoms were observed post-surgery.
- Restrained eating and bulimia symptoms remained unchanged, and differences were noted between surgical methods.
Impact:
- The findings underscore the positive impact of bariatric surgery on specific psychological aspects of obesity, such as addiction and binge eating.
- The results suggest that while surgery addresses certain psychological issues, others may require targeted interventions.
- A comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation is crucial for selecting the appropriate surgical technique and determining the necessity of preoperative and postoperative psychotherapy.
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