Evaluation of Quality of Life, Weight Loss, and Comorbidities in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

    July 2018 in “ Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões ”
    Christiane Ramos Castanha, Álvaro Antônio Bandeira Ferraz, Alessandra Ramos Castanha, Giselle De Queiroz Menezes Batista Belo, Rosana Maria Resende Lacerda, Lúcio Vilar
    TLDR Bariatric surgery significantly reduces weight and improves health and quality of life, but can cause complications like hair loss and nutritional issues.
    The study assessed the effects of bariatric surgery on 103 patients with severe obesity, focusing on weight loss, comorbidities, and quality of life over an average follow-up of 42 months. The surgery led to a significant BMI reduction from 48.10 kg/m² to 31.05 kg/m² and an average excess weight loss of 69.35%. Comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea showed high resolution rates of 70.8%, 80.7%, and 90.2%, respectively. Quality of life improved for 94.1% of patients, with notable gains in self-esteem and physical activity. However, postoperative complications like hair loss (79.6%), nutritional deficiencies (37.9%), and anemia (35%) were common. Despite the overall positive outcomes, 5.9% of patients reported no improvement in quality of life, indicating the importance of comprehensive postoperative support.
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