Psychobiological effects of gastric restriction surgery for morbid obesity.

Abstract

A sample of 36 patients who had undergone gastric reduction surgery for severe obesity was seen postoperatively and psychobiological changes assessed. Subjects reported substantial weight losses with reduced food intake and normalisation of eating habits. In the majority of patients positive changes had occurred in attitudes and improvements were found in mood, social and sexual functioning. Low rates of psychological disturbance were reported.