Perceived Psychosocial Outcomes of Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The grounded theory proposes that the extent to which patients successfully negotiate tension-generating changes may be a major determinant in the long-term outcome of gastric bypass, both weight loss and psychosocial adjustment.

Weight loss and quality of life after bariatric surgery: a study of 200 patients after vertical gastroplasty or adjustable gastric banding

“…Bocchieri et al (2002) reported unequivocally positive psychological changes in 31 obese patients in relation with weight loss after gastric bypass surgery. Moreover, physical activity and sexual life scores were better in patients with AGB; however, these AGB patients were significantly thinner and younger than those treated with VBGM, and thus more prone to recover some physical and sexual activity after slimming.…”

Adoption of Recommended Eating Behaviors Following Bariatric Surgery: Predicting Group Membership

“…Investigators who have conducted qualitative and quantitative research have characterized the adoption of new eating behaviors as a challenge for bariatric surgery patients (Bocchieri et al, 2002a(Bocchieri et al, , 2002bOgden et al, 2006;van Hout et al, 2006).…”

“…Research has suggested, however, that the establishment of new eating behaviors appears to be rather straightforward immediately following bariatric surgery due to the physically reduced capacity for food (Bocchieri et al, 2002b;Ogden et al, 2006;van Hout et al, 2006). Over time (e.g., 6-12 months), though, patients have been found to experiment with new foods, ignore dietary recommendations, or revert to old eating patterns resulting in unsatisfactory weight loss or weight regain (Bocchieri et al, 2002b;Ogden et al, 2006;van Hout et al, 2006).…”

“…Over time (e.g., 6-12 months), though, patients have been found to experiment with new foods, ignore dietary recommendations, or revert to old eating patterns resulting in unsatisfactory weight loss or weight regain (Bocchieri et al, 2002b;Ogden et al, 2006;van Hout et al, 2006). Ogden, Clementi, and Aylwin (2006) found that bariatric surgery patients recognized the negative consequences of exceeding their physical capacity for food and were cognizant of the benefits of following the recommended dietary behaviors.…”

Adherence, behavior change, and visualization: A qualitative study of the experiences of taking an obesity medication

“…The findings indicate that surgery can be effective for both weight loss and maintenance and brings with it a reduction in the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (9,10) and that orlistat can also result in substantial weight loss (11)(12)(13)(14). In addition, research has used a qualitative method to explore patients' experiences of surgery as a means to examine the mechanisms behind its success (15)(16)(17). Recent results from these studies indicated that surgery not only has non specific effects created by the weight loss such as improved quality of life, confidence and self esteem but also specific effects caused by the actual operation.…”