Quality of life in bariatric surgery.
BACKGROUND
Bariatric surgery is the treatment of choice for morbid obesity. Since bariatric operations alter gastrointestinal anatomy, they may induce symptoms that have a negative impact on quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to prospectively analyze QOL after bariatric surgery.


METHODS
The QOL index questionnaire (GIQLI) was applied to 45 surgically treated morbidly obese patients (15 vertical banded gastroplasty, 15 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP), and 15 distal RYGBP) and to 15 non-operated morbidly obese controls. Follow-up was of 1-year minimum. The GIQLI evaluates physical and mental well-being, digestion and bowel habits.


RESULTS
Physical and mental well-being as well as the overall QOL were significantly higher in the operated patients. There were no significant differences in digestion and bowel habits between the groups. Differences in QOL were not related to the type of surgical procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
Overall QOL was significantly better in operated than in non-operated patients. There is no negative impact of bariatric surgery on QOL related to GI symptoms.
Arcila
Denise
D
Department of Neurology, Obesity Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico.
Velázquez
David
D
Gamino
Rosa
R
Sierra
Mauricio
M
Salin-Pascual
Rafael
R
González-Barranco
Jorge
J
Herrera
Miguel F
MF
D000328:Adult; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000523:psychology; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires