The Psychological Side of Bariatric Surgery: A Surgeon’s Perspective
Obesity is one of the prevalent conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. The management of obesity requires a multi-disciplinary, integrated treatment of medical, physical, nutritional, and psychological factors. Bariatric surgery happens to be the last resort for individuals trying to lose weight, however, in vain. Bariatric surgery is designed to reduce the size of the stomach or intestine so that a person feels full faster and their body absorbs lesser nutrients. This approach helps in weight management in the long run. It has several types, from traditional to laparoscopic, each leading to a high success rate and substantial weight loss, all of which improve your quality of life in the long run. Because of the life-changing effects of bariatric surgery, a pre-evaluation of the psychological conditions of the candidate is required. It helps to achieve the desired post-operative outcomes in the long run. Pre and post-operative psychological interventions are highly re...