A number ofsurgical weight-loss proceduresare available for the treatment ofobesity.
Bariatric surgery can also have effects on mental health.
These includegastric bypass,gastric banding, andgastric sleeve(sleeve gastrectomy) procedures, among others.
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The patients who had mental health symptoms were also less likely to have lost sufficient weight after surgery.
Furthermore, the researchers found that cognitive behavioral therapy did not help prevent mental health symptoms.
Weight Bias Internalization
Specific approaches to therapy could potentially benefit mental health after bariatric surgery.
Another research study found that weight bias internalization was common among patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
This bias led to low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
The researchers suggested that therapy specifically targeting weight bias internalization could be beneficial for patients' mental health.
A Word From Verywell
Obesity can have a substantial effect on mental health.
But weight loss alone might not be sufficient to alleviate issues of depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem.
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