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Sobel T, David P. Impact of Chronic Medical Disease on Sexual Function and Other Conditions. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2024; 51:323-340. [PMID: 38777487 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Chronic diseases are prevalent and impact sexual health and function. Screening for and managing sexual dysfunction in women with chronic diseases is important to optimize well-being and quality of life. Clinicians should consider the biopsychosocial impact of chronic diseases on sexual health, screen for direct and indirect factors, and identify medications that may cause dysfunction. The authors recommend a multidisciplinary approach to treat sexual dysfunction in women with chronic diseases, including sexual medicine specialists, sex therapists, and pelvic floor physical therapists when indicated. This review provides a practical approach to assessing and managing sexual dysfunction in women with chronic diseases.
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- Talia Sobel
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Women's Health, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 13737 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Women's Health, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 13737 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
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Baillot A, Brunet J, Lemelin L, Gabriel SA, Langlois MF, Tchernof A, Biertho L, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Garneau PY, Aimé A, Bouchard S, Romain AJ, Bernard P. Factors Associated with Excess Skin After Bariatric Surgery: a Mixed-Method Study. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2324-2334. [PMID: 37389805 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06698-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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PURPOSE After metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), many patients have excess skin (ES), which can cause inconveniences. Identifying factors related to ES quantity and inconveniences is crucial to inform interventions. The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic, physical, psychosocial, and behavioral factors associated with ES quantity and inconveniences. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mixed-method study with a sequential explanatory design was conducted with 124 adults (92% women, Mage 46.5 ± 9.9 years, Mtime post-MBS 34.2 ± 27.6 months). During phase I, ES quantity (arms, abdomen, thighs) and inconveniences and sociodemographic, anthropometric, clinical, and behavioral outcomes were assessed. In phase II, 7 focus groups were performed with 37 participants from phase I. A triangulation protocol was completed to identify convergences, complementarities, and dissonances from quantitative and qualitative data. RESULTS Quantitative data indicate only ES quantity on arms was associated with ES inconveniences on arms (r = .36, p < .01). Total ES quantity was associated with maximal body mass index (BMI) reached pre-MBS (r = .48, p < .05) and current BMI (r = .35, p < .05). Greater ES inconvenience was associated with higher social physique anxiety and age (R2 = .50, p < .01). Qualitative data were summarized into 4 themes: psychosocial experiences living with ES, physical ailments due to ES, essential support and unmet needs, and beliefs of ES quantity causes. CONCLUSION Measured ES quantity is related to higher BMI, but not reported inconveniences. Greater self-reported ES quantity and inconveniences were associated with body image concerns.
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- Aurélie Baillot
- Nursing Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, 283 Boul. Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau, Québec, J8X 3X7, Canada.
- Centre de Recherche en Médecine Psychosociale, Centre Intégré de Santé Et Services, Sociaux de L'Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada.
- Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Cancer Therapeutic Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Nursing Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, 283 Boul. Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau, Québec, J8X 3X7, Canada
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- Psychoeducation and Psychology Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
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- CHUS Research Center and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec Et École de Nutrition, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec Et Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Psychoeducation and Psychology Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Médecine Psychosociale, Centre Intégré de Santé Et Services, Sociaux de L'Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
- Psychoeducation and Psychology Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Université du Québec À Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Physical measurements and patients’ perception of excess skin on arms and thighs before and after bariatric surgery. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-021-01934-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Background
Bariatric surgery is an effective weight loss method for patients with obesity. One side effect of bariatric surgery is uncomfortable excess skin. Much remains to be learned about physical measurements and patients’ subjective perceptions of it. Here, we investigated the pre- to post-bariatric changes in patients’ perception and physical measurements of the skin on the arms and thighs, in order to find possible subgroups especially affected by post-operative excess skin and to identify predicting factors.
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One hundred forty-seven patients eligible for bariatric surgery completed the Sahlgrenska Excess Skin Questionnaire (SESQ) and underwent measurements of their skin before and 18 months after the procedure.
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Although most physical measurements decreased post-operatively, many patients reported increased discomfort. We identified one subgroup particularly prone to report excess skin on the arms post-operatively: women with high discomfort from excess skin on the arms and high body mass index (BMI), pre-operatively. Ptosis of the excess skin seems to be a feasible measurement for predicting post-operative discomfort. For every centimetre of ptosis pre-operatively, patients had 1.37- and 1.31-fold higher odds of achieving a score for post-operative discomfort from excess skin on the upper arms and thighs, respectively, of ≥ 6 (on a 0–10 scale).
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We identified a subgroup especially affected by discomforting excess skin on arms and thighs after weight loss. Furthermore, we suggest a pre-operative pro-operative ptosis measuring to predict post-operative discomfort level. The result of this study further increases the knowledge of excess skin and should be useful in further improving patient education.
Level of Evidence: Level III, risk / prognostic study.
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Franco S, Vieira CM, Oliveira MRMD. Objetificação da mulher: implicações de gênero na iminência da cirurgia bariátrica. REVISTA ESTUDOS FEMINISTAS 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9584-2022v30n379438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Resumo: A cirurgia bariátrica, realizada predominantemente em mulheres (80% no Brasil e 77% no contexto mundial), representa, além da prevenção de riscos aos agravos de saúde, uma promessa de bem-estar subjetivo. Neste trabalho, analisou-se, a partir da perspectiva de teorias feministas e psicodinâmicas, associadas à literatura da saúde, narrativas e expressões não verbais de um grupo de mulheres na iminência de tal cirurgia. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que aquele grupo de mulheres buscava a cirurgia como um dispositivo para alcançar a magreza como o padrão feminino idealizado socialmente. O corpo gordo foi reconhecido como uma condição não humana e a cirurgia simbolizada como a libertação dessa condição e o resgate da sexualidade. Concluiu-se, portanto, que as questões de gênero devem ser reconhecidas para apoiarem as equipes de saúde a fim de se mitigar expectativas irreais e melhorar o desfecho do tratamento da obesidade grave.
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Loh HH, Shahar MA, Loh HS, Yee A. Female sexual dysfunction after bariatric surgery in women with obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scand J Surg 2022; 111:14574969211072395. [PMID: 35253540 DOI: 10.1177/14574969211072395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Obesity is prevalent and has a negative impact on women's health, including sexual dysfunction. Recent review articles suggest improvement in Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and proportion of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among women with obesity after bariatric surgery. METHODS We pooled data from 16 observational studies involving 953 women. The study outcomes were mean FSFI scores and proportion of FSD before and after bariatric surgery. We also sub-analyzed whether age and duration of follow-up affected these outcomes. RESULTS The mean age of the subjects was 39.4 ± 4.2 years. Body mass index (BMI) showed significant reduction postoperatively (p < 0.0001). Bariatric surgery led to significant improvement in total FSFI score (p = 0.0005), and all sexual domains except pain. Bariatric surgery reduced the odds of having FSD by 76% compared with those who did not undergo operation (OR 0.24, 95% CI = 0.17, 0.33, p < 0.0001). Our sub-analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in the proportion of FSD for patients <40 years of age. The improvement of total FSFI scores and reduction in proportion of FSD remained significant within the first 12 months after surgery. Univariate meta-regression showed that BMI was not a significant covariate for improvement of FSFI scores (β = 0.395, p = 0.1, 95% CI = 0.884, 0.095). CONCLUSIONS Bariatric surgery is shown to improve sexual function scores and prevalence of FSD. This is especially significant among women <40 years of age. This benefit remained significant within the first year after surgery. This appears to be an additional benefit for these patients.
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- Huai H Loh
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Jalan Datuk Muhammad Musa 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak Malaysia
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- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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de Lourdes M, Cerqueira L, Pinto-Bastos A, Marôco J, Palmeira L, Brandão I, Vaz AR, Conceição E. Understanding Uncontrolled Eating after Bariatric Surgery: The Role of Excessive Skin and Body Image Shame. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10132967. [PMID: 34279452 PMCID: PMC8268132 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Excess skin and disordered eating behaviors are referred to as some of the major negative consequences of bariatric surgery as well as body image shame. This study sought to explore how discomfort with excessive skin, body image shame, psychological distress, eating-related psychopathology, and negative urgency interact to understand uncontrolled eating among woman submitted to bariatric surgery. A cross-sectional sample of 137 women was evaluated postoperatively through self-report questionnaires assessing discomfort with excess skin, body image shame, eating-related psychopathology, negative urgency, and uncontrolled eating in a hospital center in the north of Portugal. Pearson correlations and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were performed. Body image shame mediated the relationship between discomfort with excess skin and eating-related psychopathology. In turn, the relationship between eating-related psychopathology and uncontrolled eating was mediated by negative urgency. This study highlights the impact of excess skin and body image shame on eating behavior post-bariatric-surgery. Considering the proven impact of uncontrolled eating on weight-loss results post-surgery, understanding the mechanisms underlying this problem is highly important. Our findings provide helpful insight for multidisciplinary teams committed to providing care to bariatric patients struggling with body image and eating difficulties.
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- Marta de Lourdes
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.d.L.); (L.C.); (A.P.-B.); (A.R.V.)
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.d.L.); (L.C.); (A.P.-B.); (A.R.V.)
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.d.L.); (L.C.); (A.P.-B.); (A.R.V.)
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- William James Centre for Research, ISPA–Instituto Universitário, 1100-304 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3001-802 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal;
- University Hospital Center of São João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.d.L.); (L.C.); (A.P.-B.); (A.R.V.)
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.d.L.); (L.C.); (A.P.-B.); (A.R.V.)
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Geerts MM, van den Berg EM, van Riel L, Peen J, Goudriaan AE, Dekker JJM. Behavioral and psychological factors associated with suboptimal weight loss in post-bariatric surgery patients. Eat Weight Disord 2021; 26:963-972. [PMID: 32472495 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00930-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for sustained weight loss in obesity. Studies have shown that not all patients lose the expected amount of weight. The aim of this study was to develop a better understanding of which behavioral and psychological factors are associated with suboptimal weight loss. METHODS The present paper describes a cross-sectional study that included 140 participants. The mean follow-up period after bariatric surgery was 3.16 years. Eating disorder pathology (Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire), impulsivity (Barratt Impulsiveness scale-II) and depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory) were compared with successful and suboptimal participants. A weight loss of more than or equal to 50% of excess weight, was considered to be successful. RESULTS More than 81% of the participants met the criterion for successful weight loss. The suboptimal weight loss group reported more symptoms of eating disorder pathology (p = .001), more loss of control over eating (p = .001), and more avoidant behavior due to poor body image (p < .001). The suboptimal weight loss group scored higher on impulsivity (p = .007) and on depression (p < .001). More early weight loss was associated with better weight outcome later on (r = .491). Reporting more eating disorder pathology, a longer follow-up period and pre-operative super-obesity (body mass index ≥ 50 kg/m2) at the time of surgery were associated with poorer weight loss (p < .001). CONCLUSION Eating disorder pathology, loss of control over eating and avoidant behavior due to poor body image, as well as depressive symptoms and impulsivity, (as reported postoperatively) are associated with suboptimal weight loss. Level III: Case-control analytic study.
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- Marjolein M Geerts
- Novarum, Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity, Jacob Obrechtstraat 92, 1071 KR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Novarum, Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity, Jacob Obrechtstraat 92, 1071 KR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Novarum, Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity, Jacob Obrechtstraat 92, 1071 KR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Arkin, Klaprozenweg 111, 1033 NN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Novarum, Center for Eating Disorders and Obesity, Jacob Obrechtstraat 92, 1071 KR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Institute for Addiction Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Arkin, Klaprozenweg 111, 1033 NN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The Influence of Weight-Related Self-Esteem and Symptoms of Depression on Shape and Weight Concerns and Weight-Loss 12 Months After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2020; 31:1062-1072. [PMID: 33185838 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05097-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION While body image can improve following bariatric surgery, a portion of patients continue to experience concerns about weight and shape regardless of weight lost. Research is needed to identify risk factors for post-surgical weight and shape concerns given that body dissatisfaction may contribute to poor outcomes. AIMS To evaluate whether (1) change in weight-related self-esteem and symptoms of depression from pre- to 12-month post-surgery were associated with change in weight and shape concerns independent of weight-loss; (2) improvement in weight and shape concerns, symptoms of depression, and/or weight-related self-esteem predict greater weight-loss 12 months after bariatric surgery; and (3) improvements in weight-related self-esteem, symptoms of depression, weight concerns, or shape concerns predict weight loss. METHODS Fifty adults approved to receive bariatric surgery self-reported body mass index and completed validated measures of weight-related self-esteem, symptoms of depression, and weight and shape concerns pre- and 12-month post-surgery. RESULTS Improvements were observed for weight-related self-esteem, concerns over shape and weight, symptoms of depression, and body mass index from pre- to 12-month post-surgery. Improvement in weight-related self-esteem was associated with concomitant improvements in concerns over shape and weight, independent of weight loss. Improvement in symptoms of depression was associated with improvement in concerns over weight, but not shape. Finally, exploratory analyses indicated that improvements in weight-related self-esteem, and concerns over shape and weight, but not symptoms of depression were associated with improvement in weight-loss. CONCLUSIONS Weight-related self-esteem may represent an overlooked and important target throughout the bariatric surgery process that could enhance surgical outcomes.
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Barros LM, Gomes FADV, Carneiro FN, Galindo Neto NM, Frota NM, Caetano JÁ. Knowledge and attitude of candidates to gastroplasty about perioperative: randomized clinical trial. Rev Bras Enferm 2020; 73:e20180869. [PMID: 32965318 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention in the knowledge and attitude of candidates for gastroplasty. METHODS randomized controlled clinical trial with 56 preoperative patients (intervention=28; control=28). The control group received routine care from the health institution and the intervention group participated in a book-mediated educational intervention. Forms were used for clinical-epidemiological characterization and evaluation of knowledge/attitude about bariatric surgery, which were reapplied seven weeks after intervention. RBR-297fzx. RESULTS in the pre-test there was no significant difference between the groups (p=0.254). In the post-test, the group that received verbal guidance had a mean score of 19.5 (± 6.17) and the group reading the booklet averaged 31.1 (± 2.96), p=0.000. The attitude is adequate, especially for care such as vitamin supplement intake, water intake and physical activity practice. CONCLUSIONS the educational intervention mediated by booklet was effective in improving knowledge and attitude when compared to verbal guidance. Thus, it can be replicated during the preoperative preparation.
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- Lívia Moreira Barros
- Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brazileira. Redenção, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brazileira. Redenção, Ceará, Brazil
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Weight loss expectations and weight loss after surgery: the mediating role of body image and weight concerns. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:932-939. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Conceição EM, Fernandes M, de Lourdes M, Pinto-Bastos A, Vaz AR, Ramalho S. Perceived social support before and after bariatric surgery: association with depression, problematic eating behaviors, and weight outcomes. Eat Weight Disord 2020; 25:679-692. [PMID: 30859467 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00671-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Engaging in a healthy lifestyle after bariatric surgery is essential to optimize and sustain weight loss in the long term. There is promising evidence that social support of patients who undergo bariatric surgery plays an important role in promoting a better quality of life and adherence to the required behavioral changes and medical appointments. This study sought to investigate: (a) if post-operative patients experience different levels of perceived social support compared to pre-operative patients; (b) correlations between perceived social support, depression, disordered eating, and weight outcomes; (c) if social support is a moderator between psychological distress, and disordered eating behavior and weight outcomes. METHODS A group of 65 patients assessed pre-surgery and another group of 65 patients assessed post-surgery (M = 26.12; SD 7.97 months since surgery) responded to a set of self-report measures assessing social support, eating disorder psychopathology, disordered eating, and depression. RESULTS Greater social support was associated with lower depression, emotional eating, weight and shape concerns, and greater weight loss in pre- and post-surgery groups. Social support was found to be a moderator between different psychological/weight variables but only for the post-surgery group: the relation between depression and eating disorder psychopathology or weight loss was significant for patients scoring medium to high level is social support; the relation between grazing and weight regain was significant for patients scoring medium to low levels of social support. CONCLUSIONS The associations found between perceived social support and depression, disordered eating and weight outcomes highlight the importance of considering and working with the social support network of patients undergoing bariatric surgery to optimize treatment outcomes. Level of Evidence Level III: case-control study.
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- Eva M Conceição
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal.
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4010-057, Braga, Portugal
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Watson C, Riazi A, Ratcliffe D. Exploring the Experiences of Women Who Develop Restrictive Eating Behaviours After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2020; 30:2131-2139. [PMID: 32060849 PMCID: PMC7475057 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04424-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the experiences of women who had developed excessively restrictive eating behaviours following bariatric surgery. METHOD Five female participants, who were at least nine months post-bariatric surgery and exhibiting restrictive eating behaviours, were recruited from Bariatric Surgery Psychology Services and asked to complete qualitative face-to-face semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). RESULTS Three super-ordinate themes emerged: (1) experiences of weight stigma and weight history on self, (2) the impact of loose skin, (3) thoughts about food and disordered eating patterns. These captured the impact of past weight-related experiences-including weight stigma, intense fears of weight gain, negative cognitions about the self, the impact of excess skin, changes in the way the women thought about food and restrictive eating behaviours. DISCUSSION This study is one of the first to specifically explore restrictive eating disorders after bariatric surgery using a qualitative approach. The findings of this study may offer helpful aspects for professionals to hold in mind when identifying individuals with problematic restrictive eating behaviours following bariatric surgery. Body contouring surgery, internalised weight bias and weight stigma are explored in relation to the post-bariatric surgery treatment pathway. The current diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa are discussed to highlight difficulties in diagnosing this presentation in the post-bariatric surgery population, where people can have BMIs over 25 kg/m2 but are severely restricting energy intake.
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- Charlotte Watson
- Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, London, UK
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- Bariatric Surgery Psychology Department, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham, London, UK
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Jäger P, Wolicki A, Spohnholz J, Senkal M. Review: Sex-Specific Aspects in the Bariatric Treatment of Severely Obese Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E2734. [PMID: 32326591 PMCID: PMC7216185 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This systematic literature review aims to point out sex-specific special features that are important in the bariatric treatment of women suffering from severe obesity. A systematic literature search was carried out according to Cochrane and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. After the literature selection, the following categories were determined: sexuality and sexual function; contraception; fertility; sex hormones and polycystic ovary syndrome; menopause and osteoporosis; pregnancy and breastfeeding; pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence; female-specific cancer; and metabolism, outcome, and quality of life. For each category, the current status of research is illuminated and implications for bariatric treatment are determined. A summary that includes key messages is given for each subsection. An overall result of this paper is an understanding that sex-specific risks that follow or result from bariatric surgery should be considered more in aftercare. In order to increase the evidence, further research focusing on sex-specific differences in the outcome of bariatric surgery and promising treatment approaches to female-specific diseases is needed. Nevertheless, bariatric surgery shows good potential in the treatment of sex-specific aspects for severely obese women that goes far beyond mere weight loss and reduction of metabolic risks.
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- Pia Jäger
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Witten, Teaching hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Marienplatz 2, 58452 Witten, Germany
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, University hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625 Herne, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Witten, Teaching hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Marienplatz 2, 58452 Witten, Germany
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, University hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625 Herne, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Witten, Teaching hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Marienplatz 2, 58452 Witten, Germany
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, University hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625 Herne, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Witten, Teaching hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Marienplatz 2, 58452 Witten, Germany
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, University hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625 Herne, Germany
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Bertoletti J, Galvis Aparicio MJ, Bordignon S, Trentini CM. Body Image and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review of Literature. Bariatr Surg Pract Patient Care 2019. [DOI: 10.1089/bari.2018.0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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- Juliana Bertoletti
- Post-Graduation Program, Psychology Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program, Psychology Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program, Psychology Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program, Psychology Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this paper is to review the current status of research on psychosocial concerns following bariatric surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Bariatric surgery has a positive overall impact on weight and obesity-related comorbidities, as well as a positive short-term impact on mental health and psychosocial functioning. Nonetheless, research has documented a number of different psychosocial concerns that may emerge following surgery including maladaptive eating, substance use disorders, suicide, lack of social support, and excess skin. Moreover, special populations of patients may have distinctive psychosocial concerns based on sociodemographic factors such as age or severity of obesity. Available studies suggest that psychosocial interventions have a positive impact on post-surgery outcomes, particularly maladaptive eating. However, research is limited, and long-term data are lacking. Monitoring patients after bariatric surgery for negative psychosocial outcomes is warranted. Research is needed to develop and evaluate personalized approaches to optimize long-term weight loss and psychosocial adjustment.
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- Melissa A Kalarchian
- School of Nursing, Duquesne University School of Nursing, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15282, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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What Is the Impact of Comorbidities on the Risk for Postoperative Body-Contouring Surgery Complications in Postbariatric Patients? Obes Surg 2018; 29:552-559. [PMID: 30367325 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3554-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is an increasing number of patients presenting after massive weight loss for plastic surgery, and many of these patients have residual diseases that may compromise outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of comorbidities on the development of postoperative complications in postbariatric patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures at the Federal District North Wing Regional Hospital, Brasília, Brazil. METHODS Descriptive, analytical, and prospective study was performed on patients who underwent plastic surgery following RYGB from January 2011 to December 2016. Measures included BMI (body mass index) before RYGB and before plastic surgery, medical complications and comorbidities. RESULTS One hundred thirty-nine patients (130 female, 9 male) with a mean age of 41 years underwent 233 separate operations. The average BMI at the time of plastic surgery was 27.44 kg/m2. The average weight loss was 47.02 kg, and the mean pre-weight-loss BMI (max BMI) was 45.17 kg/m2. The most important pre-plastic comorbidities were arterial hypertension (11.5%), degenerative arthropathy (5.4%), diabetes mellitus (5.0%), and metabolic syndrome (4.3%). Of the 139 patients operated upon, 76.97% underwent abdominoplasty followed by mammoplasty (42.46%). The overall rate of complications was 26.65%. Initially, on univariate regression analyses, comorbidities influenced the development of postoperative complications. However, after multiple logistic regression, the most important comorbidities failed to predict an increased risk of complications. CONCLUSION In this group of patients, with these anthropometric and clinical profiles, the most important comorbidities (diabetes, arterial hypertension, and metabolic syndrome) failed to influence the incidence of postoperative complications in postbariatric patients after plastic surgery.
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Ivezaj V, Grilo CM. The complexity of body image following bariatric surgery: a systematic review of the literature. Obes Rev 2018; 19:1116-1140. [PMID: 29900655 PMCID: PMC6296375 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Poor body image is common among individuals seeking bariatric surgery and is associated with adverse psychosocial sequelae. Following massive weight loss secondary to bariatric surgery, many individuals experience excess skin and associated concerns, leading to subsequent body contouring procedures. Little is known, however, about body image changes and associated features from pre-to post-bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring. The objective of the present study was to conduct a comprehensive literature review of body image following bariatric surgery to help inform future clinical research and care. The articles for the current review were identified by searching PubMed and SCOPUS and references from relevant articles. A total of 60 articles examining body image post-bariatric surgery were identified, and 45 did not include body contouring surgery. Overall, there was great variation in standards of reporting sample characteristics and body image terms. When examining broad levels of body image dissatisfaction, the literature suggests general improvements in certain aspects of body image following bariatric surgery; however, few studies have systematically examined various body image domains from pre-to post-bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring surgery. In conclusion, there is a paucity of research that examines the multidimensional elements of body image following bariatric surgery.
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- V Ivezaj
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Monpellier VM, Antoniou EE, Mulkens S, Janssen IMC, van der Molen ABM, Jansen ATM. Body image dissatisfaction and depression in postbariatric patients is associated with less weight loss and a desire for body contouring surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2018; 14:1507-1515. [PMID: 30131312 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overhanging skin in postbariatric patients leads to a negative body image. In patients with obesity, negative body image is related to more depressive symptoms and a higher weight. This relationship might also be important in postbariatric patients, because improvement of body image via body contouring surgery (BCS) could lead to better weight loss results. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the relationship between body image, depressive symptoms, and weight loss in a postbariatric population, focusing on desire for BCS. SETTING Outpatient clinic. METHODS One thousand twenty-four primary bariatric surgery patients were contacted, and 590 patients agreed to participate and filled in online questionnaires regarding body image (Body Shape Questionnaire and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales) and depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II). Differences between patients who had BCS, patients who desired BCS, and patients who did not desire BCS were studied. The mediating role of body image in the association between percentage total weight loss and depressive symptoms was assessed via a 2-mediator model. RESULTS There was a desire for BCS in 368 patients (62.4%); these patients had significantly lower scores on appearance evaluation and body image satisfaction scales and showed more depressive symptoms. Patients without a desire (n = 157, 26.6%) had lowest rates of depressive symptoms and a more positive body image. Sixty-five patients (11.0%) had undergone BCS. In the patients who desired BCS, percentage total weight loss was negatively affected by depressive symptoms via appearance evaluation and body-area satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS There are striking differences regarding body image satisfaction and depressive symptoms when comparing postbariatric patients and without desire for BCS. Body image satisfaction is associated with less depressive symptoms in all postbariatric patients. In patients who desired BCS, body image is one of the mediators of the relationship between percentage total weight loss and depressive symptoms. Therefore, body image should be taken seriously and be part of outcome assessment in postbariatric patients.
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- Valerie M Monpellier
- Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, Huis ter Heide, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, Huis ter Heide, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek West, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Hand surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Hand surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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ROSA SIMONECORRÊA, MACEDO JEFFERSONLESSASOARESDE, CASULARI LUIZAUGUSTO, CANEDO LUCASRIBEIRO, MARQUES JOÃOVITORALMEIDA. Anthropometric and clinical profiles of post-bariatric patients submitted to procedures in plastic surgery. Rev Col Bras Cir 2018; 45:e1613. [DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20181613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the profile of patients submitted to post-bariatric plastic surgery at the North Wing Regional Hospital, Brasília, DF. Methods: we conducted a prospective, descriptive and analytical study of patients submitted to Roux-en-Y gastroplasty, and subsequently to plastic surgery, from January 2011 to December 2016. We assessed body mass index before gastroplasty and after surgery plastic surgery, postoperative complications and comorbidities. Results: we studied 139 patients (130 women and nine men), with a mean age of 41 years, who underwent 233 operations. The mean BMI at the time of plastic surgery was 27.44kg/m2. The mean weight loss was 47.02kg and the mean maximum BMI was 45.17kg/m2. The mean time between bariatric surgery and plastic surgery was 42 months. The most important co-morbidities before plastic surgery were arterial hypertension (11.5%), arthropathy (5.4%), diabetes mellitus (5%) and metabolic syndrome (4.3%) (p<0.01). Of the 139 patients operated on, 76.97% underwent abdominoplasty followed by mammoplasty (42.46%), rhytidoplasty (17.27%) and brachioplasty (13.67%). Fourteen (13.08%) patients underwent herniorrhaphy combined with abdominoplasty. We performed anchor abdominoplasty in 19.42%. The rate of postoperative complications was 26.65%. Conclusion: the epidemiological profile of post-bariatric patients who underwent plastic surgery was similar to that reported in the literature, except for the low rate of associated surgeries and postoperative complications. Plastic surgery in post-bariatric patients has led to an improvement in the quality of life in most of these patients.
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Conceptualization of body image in the bariatric surgery patient. Appl Nurs Res 2018; 41:52-58. [PMID: 29853215 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2018.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bariatric (weight loss) surgery is more popular than ever. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2016 reported that 216,000 bariatric procedures were performed in the United States. Bariatric surgery has major physiological benefits; its use is expected to increase globally. However, patients may not anticipate the profound impact that rapid and massive weight loss may have on their body image after bariatric surgery. The construct of body image in this population needs to be explicated to facilitate continued research regarding this increasingly prevalent healthcare procedure. This article describes the formulation of a model of relevant concepts and dimensions within the construct of body image in the bariatric surgery patient. In the process of creating the model, we identified many factors influencing body image in patients before and after bariatric surgery, summarized eight measures, and developed a new definition based on prior work. Theoretical considerations are discussed. The long-term objective of this model building approach is to encourage researchers and clinicians to test the feasibility of systematic clinical measurement of body image at office visits before as well as multiple times after bariatric surgery.
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What Is Known About the Correlates and Impact of Excess Skin After Bariatric Surgery: a Scoping Review. Obes Surg 2017; 27:2488-2498. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-017-2814-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Sexual life after weight loss surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2017; 13:855-861. [PMID: 28366669 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research revealed a relationship between higher body mass index (BMI) and lower sexual functioning. However, the role of psychosocial variables, such as body image, in this relationship has been understudied. OBJECTIVE To assess sexual life before and after weight loss surgery (WLS) and examine the role of body image and BMI in these changes. SETTING WLS center at a major urban community hospital. METHODS 327 participants (275 women and 52 men) who underwent either laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (n = 225) or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (n = 102) were assessed on measures of sexual life preoperatively and at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. The number of completers were n = 126 at 1-month follow-up, n = 84 at 3 months, n = 86 at 6 months, n = 84 at 12 months, and n = 55 at 24 months. RESULTS There was a significant increase in quality of sexual life over time, F(5,479.5) = 24.3, P<.001. Greater body image dissatisfaction predicted lower quality of sexual life when controlling for BMI, F(1,580.3) = 36.9, P<.001, but BMI did not predict quality of sexual life when controlling for body dissatisfaction, F(1,566.6)<.01, P = .94. A mediation analysis revealed that the relationship BMI had with sexual life was through its influence on body dissatisfaction. CONCLUSION Participants experienced improvements in quality of sexual life over time after WLS, and decrease in body image dissatisfaction was the strongest predictor of these improvements. These results underscore the importance of body image, independent of weight loss, in postsurgical sexual life.
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Conceição EM, Utzinger LM, Pisetsky EM. Eating Disorders and Problematic Eating Behaviours Before and After Bariatric Surgery: Characterization, Assessment and Association with Treatment Outcomes. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2015; 23:417-25. [PMID: 26315343 PMCID: PMC4861632 DOI: 10.1002/erv.2397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Accumulating evidence suggests that bariatric surgery candidates are likely to present with eating disorders (EDs) and/or problematic eating behaviours (EBs), and research suggests that these problems may persist or develop after bariatric surgery. While there is growing evidence indicating that EDs and EBs may impact bariatric surgery outcomes, the definitions and assessment methods used lack consensus, and findings have been mixed. The aims of this paper were (1) to summarize the existing literature on pre‐operative and post‐operative EDs and problematic EBs; (2) to discuss the terms, definitions and assessment measures used across studies; and (3) to consider the extent to which the presence of these problems impact surgery outcomes. We highlight the importance of investigators utilizing consistent definitions and assessment methodologies across studies. © 2015 The Authors. European Eating Disorders Review published by Eating Disorders Association and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- Department of Clinical Research, Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, Fargo, ND, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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