Psychological Effects of Bariatric Surgery and The Lack of Standardization of Psychological Evaluation and the Effects on Bariatric Patients
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Authors
Recinos, Nerissa
Department
Healthcare Administration
Issue Date
2025
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Obesity--Surgery.::Gastric bypass.::Weight loss--Psychological aspects.::Weight loss--Social aspects
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Abstract
The rise of obesity has driven the uptick of major weight loss-related methods being used such as bariatric surgery. Otherwise known as weight loss surgery that has serious effects on one’s body as it involves surgically performing on one’s stomach or intestines to induce overall weight loss. With the rise in obesity and the rise of other related weight loss tools, bariatric surgery has become common for those needing to lose weight fast. As bariatric surgery does have many pros with helping obesity and being able to improve overall quality of life. Stigma still plays a role in any conversation or outlet that is related to weight loss. There needs to be more emphasis on the psychological effects of bariatric surgery and how it potentially impacts the overall success of the procedure overall. As there is more focus put on the pros such as improved mortality and reduction of obesity-related comorbidities, there is a lack of study being put on long-term effects of bariatric surgery. Being able to put focus on the psychological effects of bariatric surgery gives attention to the emotional responses that can occur when significant changes happen in one’s body and appearance after a major surgery. There needs to be conversations that focus on a patient’s pre-existing mental condition, unrealistic expectations that can occur, body image concerns, and the social impacts of weight related changes. Research needs to focus more on the long-term effects that can happen psychologically when one is obese and proceeds with this type of life altering surgery. As it can trigger complex emotional responses that could end up impacting the procedure itself along with the patient’s life if none of these preexisting or sudden mental conditions are not being addressed properly.
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Spring 2025 Graduate Project/Thesis/Capstone in Healthcare Administration. Student ID redacted.
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