Psychological characteristics of patients seeking bariatric treatment versus those seeking medical treatment for obesity: is bariatric surgery a last best hope?

Gaudrat, B.; Andrieux, S.; Florent, V.; Rousseau, Amélie

doi:10.1007/s40519-020-00934-3

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“…We highlighted that those suffering from a more severe degree of obesity were worried about their health status and were in disagreement with the closure of surgery. As bariatric surgery may be considered the last best hope (18), the closure of waiting list may deprive such individuals of the hope of a better future. Now that the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections was predicted (19), our findings may improve the planning of bariatric surgery waiting list according to the burden of comorbidities.…”

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Bariatric Surgery Closure During COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Perspective of Waiting List Candidates

Bianciardi

Imperatori

Niolu

et al. 2020

Front. Public Health

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Bariatric Surgery Closure During COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Perspective of Waiting List Candidates

Bianciardi

Imperatori

Niolu

et al. 2020

Front. Public Health

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“…Various studies demonstrate improvements in FSD after bariatric surgery (Pichlerova et al, 2019;Sarwer et al, 2012), together with an increase in frequency, sexual satisfaction (Jiménez et al, 2014), comfort between the couple (Kabu & Özbayır, 2021) and sexual positions during sexual relations (Oliveira et al, 2019). Nevertheless, patients should have follow-ups after bariatric surgery to prevent or detect despair (Gaudrat et al, 2021). In addition, surgery is more effective when it is accompanied by lifestyle changes and a commitment between the couple (Landecho et al, 2017).…”

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Granero‐Molina

Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

et al. 2021

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims:The objective of this study is to describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery program.Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic, metabolic disease that affects women's physical, psychological and sexual health. MO is associated with anxiety, depression and body image disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in people with MO.Design: A qualitative descriptive study research design was adopted.Methods: Twenty-one heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program were recruited through purposive sampling. Data collection included individual semistructured interviews conducted between November 2018 and May 2019. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a computer-assisted qualitative data.Findings: Three main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) trapped in a body that limits my sexuality; (2) between neglect and hope and (3) the partner as a source of support for sexuality in women with MO. Conclusion:Women hide a body that they do not accept and ignore their own sexuality, focusing on that of their partner. Although the women have doubts about their partners' desire for them, they share the decision-making process with them whilst waiting for bariatric surgery, on which they place all of their hopes for improved sexuality and quality of life. Impact:The findings highlight the importance of exploring the experiences and sexual issues faced by heterosexual women with MO in a bariatric surgery program. Bariatric nurses have a privileged position to assess these women's sexuality, recommend alternatives to sexual intercourse or refer them to sexologists. As part of the multidisciplinary team, nurses can contribute to managing the expectations of women with MO and their partners in relation to the improvement of their sex lives following bariatric surgery.

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“…Considering studies on body image in individuals with obesity, it is seen that BMI has a significant effect on body dissatisfaction, and comparison of obese groups with non-obese groups causes more body dissatisfaction in these individuals (23). In addition, body dissatisfaction has been found to be higher in surgical candidates than in individuals with obesity treated with non-surgical methods (24). In a study, 73% of the surgical candidates stated that they were not satisfied with their bodies (25).…”

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The effect of body satisfaction on female sexual life after bariatric surgery: a follow-up study

Can

Çay

2022

Anatolian Current Medical Journal

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Aim: Discomfort with body shape is common among individuals with obesity and has effects on their sexual life. We aimed to investigate the effects of bariatric surgery on the body satisfaction and sexual life of women in this study. Material and Method: The study consisted of 63 female patients who were aged between 20 and 55. Pre-operative psychiatric evaluations of the candidates were conducted and Hamilton Anxiety Scale , Hamilton Depression Scale, Arizona Sexual Experiences Questionnaire and Body Shape Questionnaire were used. Psychiatric evaluations of the patients were re-evaluated in the first year after surgery. Results: The mean age was 35.4±8.6 years. While 87.3% of the participants had moderate-severe anxiety about the appearance of their bodies before the operation, 57.1% described problems in their sexual life. After the operation, 63.5% of the participants stated that they did not have any concerns about their body appearance, and 73% stated that they did not have any problems in their sexual life. The BSQ-34 scale score was found to be higher in those with an Arizona score of 11 and above before the operation (p=0.045; p

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Psychological characteristics of patients seeking bariatric treatment versus those seeking medical treatment for obesity: is bariatric surgery a last best hope?

Cited by 10 publications

References 63 publications

Bariatric Surgery Closure During COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Perspective of Waiting List Candidates

Bariatric Surgery Closure During COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Perspective of Waiting List Candidates

Sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

The effect of body satisfaction on female sexual life after bariatric surgery: a follow-up study

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