Research
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Surgical weight loss leads to significant psychosocial improvements, including enhanced body image, self-esteem, marital satisfaction, and vocational functioning, often reversing pre-existing psychological disturbances.
Beyond weight loss, surgery often brings profound psychological benefits, including improved self-esteem, better body image, and stronger social and marital relationships. Many patients report feeling more confident, engaging more in social activities, and experiencing less discrimination after surgery.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Many patients report... increased self-esteem, body image, and self-confidence... Marital and sexual relations are particularly responsive to the effects of weight loss... 80% of patients reported a dramatic increase in their social activity.
Why this rating
Based on multiple patient-reported outcome studies and surveys.
Source
Psychological and social aspects of the surgical treatment of obesity
Albert J. Stunkard et al. · American Journal of Psychiatry · 1986
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