Patient well-being after gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity.
The physical and psychosocial consequences of gastric bypass surgery were observed in 30 morbidly obese patients. Twenty-seven of these patients were satisfied with the results of surgery. Satisfaction was associated with improved health, a better self-image, and greater social activity. Dissatisfaction occurred when an appreciable amount of weight was not lost, or when the patient's expectations about the results of surgery were unrealistic.
D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D012649:Self Concept; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*