The Effect of Defense Mechanisms and Eating Awareness on the Probability of Suicide After Bariatric Surgery

Long-term complications of significant weight loss: lessons learned from bariatric surgery

“…Higher rates of suicidality occur 12 years postoperatively compared to control groups, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) appears to be an accurate indicator of the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in bariatric patients [140] . The SOS study reported that during long-term follow-up, suicide and self-harm are rare, but more common in the surgical arm, regardless of the technique employed [150] .…”

“…The altered metabolism of psychiatric medications and substances should be considered, and physicians should make appropriate dosing changes in these patients and provide counseling on the effects of surgery [143] . Additional clinical monitoring before and after bariatric surgery is necessary to address psychiatric concerns appropriately [150,151,156,157] . Mental health professionals should be involved in bariatric teams pre-and postoperatively to assess patients who may fall vulnerable to depression and suicide [10,148] .…”