Personal Descriptions of Life Before and After Bariatric Surgery From Overweight or Obese Men

Edward, Karen‐Leigh; Hii, Michael W; Giandinoto, Jo-Ann; Hennessy, Julie; Thompson, Lisa

doi:10.1177/1557988316630770

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“…Recently, a study conducted by Lindekilde et al 41 to determine the effects of BS on body image found significant differences in recovery variables such as general body image, appearance evaluation, orientation, and body satisfaction between the pre-BS and post-BS third month time points. In concordance with our study, other studies [33][34][35][36][37][38] found positive changes in body image after BS. In some studies conducted on this subject, the effects of BS on QoL or body image were evaluated 3, 12, and 24 months after BS.…”

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“…In another study, from pre-BS to the post-BS 6, 12, and 24 months, it was found that body image and QoL improved with weight loss. 37 Similarly, in this study, it was found that the average of both body image and QoL scores increased from pre-BS to post-BS. In addition, in this study, linear regression analysis identified a relationship between body image and PF, RP, and RE of QoL.…”

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Effect on Quality of Life of the Changing Body Image of Individuals with Obesity Surgery

YılmazPınar

YılmazMeryem

2019

Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care

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Background and Objective: Obesity is a chronic and epidemic disease that negatively affects the quality of life (QoL) and body image. Bariatric surgery (BS) has increased the QoL and positive changes in body image with weight loss. This study was conducted to assess the effects of changing body image and QoL of individuals who have undergone BS because of morbid obesity. Methods: This prospective study included 91 consecutive participants with morbid obesity. Data were collected using questionnaire and the Short Form 36 for QoL, body image questionnaire, and at four follow-up times: pre-BS, the first day post-BS, first month, and third month. Results: The mean age of the participants was 37.08 years. Pre-BS average body mass index was 48.52, it decreased to 36.20 at the third month post-BS. The average scores of gender and body image were higher in men than those of women; that the body image changed positively as a result of weight loss at the third month, and accordingly, the QoL increased. In the linear regression analysis, body image and QoL were found to be significantly related to physical functioning (b = 0.366, p = 0.000), role limitations because of physical health problems (b = 0.322, p = 0.002), and role limitations because of emotional problems (b = 0.404, p = 0.000). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the BS changed the body image of the individuals positively, and this change in the body image created a positive impact on the QoL in early time after BS.

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Effect on Quality of Life of the Changing Body Image of Individuals with Obesity Surgery

YılmazPınar

YılmazMeryem

2019

Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care

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“…Given that treatment‐seeking samples for obesity tend to include more women than men , it will also be useful to examine weight stigma in samples of men seeking treatment for obesity. Two recent qualitative studies of men seeking bariatric surgery for obesity have illustrated how gender may shape treatment experiences; for example, men noted surgery changed their self‐concept around masculinity, and male bariatric patients noted that information about the surgery procedure (e.g., recovery, patient experiences, health benefits) was largely geared toward women . Future research should also assess mechanisms that may drive gender differences in the weight stigma and health relationship.…”

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Overlooked and Understudied: Health Consequences of Weight Stigma in Men

Himmelstein

Puhl

Quinn

2019

Obesity

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Objective A substantial amount of literature has suggested that weight stigma impairs health. Evidence on gender differences in weight stigma has been mixed, but studies of weight stigma within men have been primarily absent from the literature. Methods In two samples of men recruited nationally from across the United States (N = 1,753), participants completed self‐report measures assessing their height, weight, demographics, weight stigma (experienced and internalized), psychological well‐being (depression), health behaviors (sleep, alcohol, smoking, binge eating, dieting, physical activity), and self‐rated health. Results Regression analyses showed that, independent of race, socioeconomic status, and BMI, experienced weight stigma and weight bias internalization among men were associated with poor health, including greater depressive symptoms, increased dieting, lower self‐reported health, and increased odds of binge eating. Neither internalized nor experienced weight stigma was consistently associated with physical activity, smoking, drinking, or trouble sleeping. Conclusions These findings suggest that both experienced and internalized weight stigma are associated with several indices of poor health in men. It may be informative for future work to examine how men cope with weight stigma, particularly if certain coping responses to stigma involve behaviors that contribute to poorer health.

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“…Although the treatment of MO has focused essentially on diet, physical exercise or pharmacotherapy (Srivastava & Apovian, 2018), bariatric surgery has been shown to be a reliable method for weight loss and improving the quality of life on a physical, psychological and sexual level. As the majority of candidates for bariatric surgery are women, there is a scarcity of literature related to men's experiences of bariatric surgery (Edward, Hii, Hennessy, & Thompson, 2018). Although some studies have focused on men's experiences in bariatric surgery (Cohn, Raman, & Sui, 2019; Lynch, McGowan, & Zalesin, 2018), little is known about how they experience their sexuality.…”

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Granero‐Molina

Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

et al. 2020

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aim and Objectives: To describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual men diagnosed with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery programme. Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that affects men's physical, psychological and sexual health. Evidence suggests that MO could be linked to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sexual life and social disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in patients with MO. Design: This is a qualitative study based on Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, and the COREQ checklist was employed to report on the current study. Methods: Convenience and purposive sampling was carried out and included 24 indepth interviews with heterosexual men with MO in a bariatric surgery programme between October 2018-March 2019 in Spain. Results: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: (a) a corporality which is judged and condemned; and (b) adapting sexual practices to bariatric surgery. Conclusions: Men with MO reject a body that limits their physical, social and sexual life. A negative body image and low self-esteem, which do not respond to the traditional masculine role or new masculinities, reduce men's self-concept. Men with MO feel rejection, stigma and isolation. Support from their partner is fundamental to adapt. Relevance to clinical practice: The results of the study draw attention to how heterosexual men with MO experience their sexuality in a bariatric surgery programme and the challenges nurses face. Recognising the problem, helping to develop coping strategies or referring to specialists in sexuality could improve the quality of life in patients and their partners.

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Personal Descriptions of Life Before and After Bariatric Surgery From Overweight or Obese Men

Cited by 20 publications

References 32 publications

Effect on Quality of Life of the Changing Body Image of Individuals with Obesity Surgery

Effect on Quality of Life of the Changing Body Image of Individuals with Obesity Surgery

Overlooked and Understudied: Health Consequences of Weight Stigma in Men

Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

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