PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY

• Main Authors: Jesús Pérez Hornero, Maria José Gastañaduy Tilve, Rocío Basanta Matos2
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Spanish Psychological Association (Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos) 2020-01-01
• Series: Papeles del Psicólogo
• Subjects: key words: psychological evaluation; psychological treatment; post bariatric surgery
• Online Access: http://www.papelesdelpsicologo.es/English/2916.pdf

The aim of this paper is to reflect on the evaluation, follow-up, and psychological support of morbidly obese patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. We have carried out a bibliographic review of the current situation on this subject and we present our monitoring model, defining the variables that it is necessary to evaluate and the areas in which these patients need support. The number of publications on these aspects is increasing, and there is growing evidence of the emergence of an eating pathology that develops after bariatric surgery, which hinders the expected weight loss. Finally, this work attempts to justify the importance and necessity of the follow-up of these patients after surgery, beyond limiting ourselves to presurgical selection and preparation. It is also necessary to adapt the diagnostic criteria and evaluation instruments to this specific population.