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Parenting after Weight Loss Surgery: A Conceptual Model and Two Case Reports
Elise L Gibbs1, Cristin D Runfola1, Caroline E Dickens1
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
Family Process
|December 12, 2019
Summary
Parental weight loss surgery (WLS) can create family feeding and weight conflicts. A specialized intervention, Parent-Based Prevention following Bariatric Surgery (PBP-B), helps families navigate these challenges.
Area of Science:
- Family dynamics and eating behaviors
- Pediatric obesity prevention
- Bariatric surgery outcomes
Background:
- Parental obesity and weight loss surgery (WLS) significantly impact family eating dynamics and stress.
- Post-WLS adjustments can exacerbate existing family conflicts regarding food and weight management.
- Families face uncertainty about shared dietary changes and children's obesity risk.
Observation:
- Two case studies detail the application of Parent-Based Prevention following Bariatric Surgery (PBP-B).
- The intervention addresses unique feeding challenges and concerns arising after parental WLS.
- Case examples highlight parental disagreements and difficulties in setting feeding boundaries.
Findings:
- Parent-Based Prevention following Bariatric Surgery (PBP-B) is a specialized, time-limited intervention.
- The intervention effectively illustrates strategies for common child-feeding challenges post-WLS.
- Case studies demonstrate the complexities of family adaptation to parental weight loss.
Implications:
- Novel treatment modalities are needed to support families after parental WLS.
- Addressing family feeding dynamics is crucial for pediatric obesity prevention.
- Interventions should consider the psychological and behavioral impacts of WLS on the entire family.
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