EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN SEVERELY OBESE PATIENTS POST-BARIATRIC SURGERY
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Bariatric surgery, quality of life, obesity, comorbidities, BMI, emotional well-being
Abstract
Introduction: The world is suffering from the problem of obesity, and bariatric surgery is the only solution for the severely obese patient. The present research indicates the effect that bariatric surgery has in enhancing the QoL of severely obese patients with reference to physical, emotional, and social aspects of the patient’s life.
Objectives: The impact of bariatric surgery on the quality of life of severely obese patients regarding physical health, psychological well-being, and social functioning was compared.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, from January to June 2024. The patients involved in this study were 350 who were undergoing bariatric surgery. Self-administered questionnaires to evaluate pre- and post-surgical satisfaction were undertaken using the BAROS scale, and the resolution of other conditions associated with breast cancer was determined. Preparatory to the surgery and six months post-surgery, the patients’ BMIs were recorded.
Results: There were profitable changes in BMI, physical health, perceived emotional health, and social adjustment. The management of other associated diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, was observed.
Conclusion: Bariatric surgery significantly enhances quality of life in severely obese patients, with improvements in health and psychological outcomes.
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Muhammad Haider Ali
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Syeda Maryam Ilyas
MBBS FCPS, Specialist Registrar General Surgery, HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Aneeqa Nasir Qureshi
Senior Registrar General Surgery Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
Kalsoom hibba
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Zara Gul
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Aftab Faheem
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Usman Ali
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan
Ahsan Saleem Khan
Resident Surgeon HMC Peshawar, Pakistan