Psychosocial Predictors of Change in Depressive Symptoms Following Gastric Banding Surgery.

Kymberlie PreissDavid ClarkePaul O'BrienXochitl de la Piedad GarciaAnnemarie HindleLeah Brennan

Published in: Obesity surgery (2019)

Depressive symptoms improved significantly and rapidly after bariatric surgery, and body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem predicted change in depressive symptoms. Interventions targeting body image and self-esteem may improve depressive symptoms for those undergoing weight loss interventions.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
weight loss
sleep quality
minimally invasive
bariatric surgery
mental health
adipose tissue
roux en y gastric bypass
cancer therapy
coronary artery disease
drug delivery