Overvaluation of Shape and Weight (Not BMI) Associated with Depressive Symptoms and Binge Eating Symptoms Pre- and Post-bariatric Surgery.

Eliza L GordonAlexandra L TerrillTimothy W SmithAnna R IbelePaige MartinezLarissa A McGarrity

Published in: Obesity surgery (2022)

Findings suggest that self-evaluation is more important in regard to changes in depressive and binge eating symptoms than is BMI (and vice versa), and support the importance of assessing and treating psychological considerations among persons seeking bariatric surgery.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
weight gain
body mass index
obese patients
physical activity
mental health
social support
bipolar disorder
stress induced