Monsplasty after massive weight loss: Assessment of its aesthetic and functional impact

I Am As Normal As Everyone Now. . . : Examination of Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery According to Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Qualitative Study

“…During the interviews in the present study, the patients said that they liked themselves and that their perceived body image and self-confidence improved after surgery. Likewise, several studies have revealed that self-confidence and self-respect were enhanced when the patients lost weight after bariatric surgery (Andersson, 2015; Coulman et al, 2017; Hall, 2010; Natvık et al, 2015; Pechevy et al, 2016; Taube-Schiff et al, 2017). Besides, it was striking that most of the patients in this study now defined themselves as being “normal”.…”

“…In fact, patients reported that the factor having a negative effect on their sexual life is excess skin (Andersson, 2015). While some studies show no changes in sexual lives of the patients (Luyssen et al, 2018), most of the studies revealed positive changes in sexual life (Andersson, 2015; Coulman et al, 2017; Ferrer-Márquez et al, 2017; Karmali et al, 2013; Natvık et al, 2015; Pechevy et al, 2016; Sarwer et al, 2018). Patients undergoing bariatric surgery think that they are stronger, more attractive and more satisfied with their body and less frequently feel embarrassed with their body images (Andersson, 2015; Williams et al, 2018).…”