OBESITY AND BARIATRIC SURGERY: BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACTS

Abstract

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of obesity is an emerging global problem and Bariatric Surgery continues to be the most effective intervention for obesity, with research indicating substantial weight reduction and improvements in comorbidities and psychosocial imbroglios related to this pathology. Objective: To understand the impacts of Bariatric Surgery using the Sleeve Technique in female patients. Method: Qualitative research, whose data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through the technique of content analysis in the thematic modality. Results: After data analysis, the research findings were listed in three categories: Benefits of Bariatric Surgery; The importance of pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical follow-up of bariatric surgery; Side Effects of Bariatric Surgery. Conclusion: Of the biopsychosocial impacts, the improvement of diabetes, hypertension and consequent decrease in the use of antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs, improved self-esteem and quality of life were highlighted by the research participants. Among the negative impacts, nutritional deficiency and dumping episodes stand out.