Psychological Aspects of Obesity and Obesity Surgery: A Simple Review

Manal Mohammed E. Alhawiti *

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Sarah Muqbil B. Altmimi

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Alanoud Abdullah M. Alzahrani

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Hezam Shalan Alshahrani

University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia.

Ghaiah Jaber A. Alharbi

King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

Nojood Burhan M. Hamdi

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Abrar Marwan A. Alamrani

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Rawan Ahmed H. Alshehri

University of Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Shuruq Mohammed H. Alzahuf

University of Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Renda Ali M. Alhabib

University of Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Amal Mohammad H. Albalawi

Vision College, Saudi Arabia.

Ali Mansour Z. Al Abbas

University of Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Duaa Saeed Q. Alsaqer

University of Almaarefa, Saudi Arabia.

Marwan Fahad H. Altemani

Department of Internal Medicine, King Salman armed Force Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah

Department of Internal Medicine, King Salman armed Force Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Grade III and IV obese patients had higher levels of depression than grade II obese patients, lower self-esteem, and lower quality of life. Thus, an important but often overlooked outcome is the assessment of the impact of surgery on mental health. This is an important outcome measure because it can contribute to a patient's concept of overall well-being. Although British Columbia has an edge in managing obesity, psychosocial and behavioral factors can influence postoperative outcomes. According to some authors, mental illness severe enough to require treatment may be a negative predictor of surgical outcome. This review reviews the literature on the impact of liposuction surgery on the psychological functioning of patients with obesity. Most studies have shown that people with obesity, especially those requiring surgery, report significantly worse quality of life. This may be due to impaired physical and psychosocial functioning, discrimination and psychiatric consequences, or it may be due to overweight and associated morbidity. Finally, most research and clinical experience shows that people with obesity who seek surgical treatment for obesity are more likely to have psychological problems, abnormal eating behaviors, and quality of life. Life declines more than the average person, but bariatric surgery can help improve your mental state. Patients, improve the patient's quality of life.

Keywords: Physiological aspects of obesity, obesity surgery, psychological problems, quality of life


How to Cite

Alhawiti, M. M. E., Altmimi, S. M. B., Alzahrani, A. A. M., Alshahrani, H. S., Alharbi, G. J. A., Hamdi, N. B. M., Alamrani, A. M. A., Alshehri, R. A. H., Alzahuf, S. M. H., Alhabib, R. A. M., Albalawi, A. M. H., Al Abbas, A. M. Z., Q. Alsaqer, D. S., Altemani, M. F. H. and Ajwah, I. M. (2021) “Psychological Aspects of Obesity and Obesity Surgery: A Simple Review”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(43A), pp. 299–308. doi: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32490.