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The Impact Of Obesity Surgery On Psychosocial Health, Sibel Taze, Oya Gumuskaya, Mustafa Taşkın

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Background: As obesity affects different dimensions of health, psychosocial wellbeing of patients can be predicted to significantly improve after bariatric surgery.

Method: This qualitative study focused on determining the experience of patients who underwent bariatric surgery and the psychosocial impact of it on their daily lives and provides nurses with detailed information regarding patients’ experience. While some of these outcomes were in line with the literature, they have also revealed new aspects and provided deeper understanding regarding individuals’ experiences.

Results: Five themes were identified: limitations in physical activity, social isolation due to negative body image, increased self-esteem, change in romantic …