Depression and infertility in women seeking bariatric surgery.

Background: Obesity has been associated with abnormalities in reproductive functioning and fertility in women. A number of potential mechanisms have been identified, including neuroendocrine functioning and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Associations between infertility, depression, and anxiety have been found in nonobese populations; however, the relationship between depression and infertility in women pursuing bariatric surgery has not been examined.

Predicting one and three month postoperative Somatic Concerns, Psychological Distress, and Maladaptive Eating Behaviors in bariatric surgery candidates with the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF).

Background: Presurgical psychological screening of bariatric surgery candidates includes some form of standardized psychological assessment. However, associations between presurgical psychological screening and postoperative outcome have not been extensively studied. Here, we explore associations between presurgical Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) scores and early postoperative Somatic Concerns, Psychological Distress, and Maladaptive Eating Behaviors.

Assessing psychosocial functioning of bariatric surgery candidates with the Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-2 restructured form (MMPI-2-RF).

Background: Psychological comorbidity is common in bariatric surgery candidates. Many multidisciplinary teams incorporate psychometric testing to screen for psychological factors that, if left unattended, may negatively impact surgical results. Here, we report descriptive findings and empirical correlates of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) scales among of bariatric surgery candidates undergoing a pre-surgical psychological evaluation.

Pilot evaluation of a substance abuse prevention group intervention for at-risk bariatric surgery candidates.

Background: Concerns have been raised about an increased incidence of substance abuse after bariatric surgery. Alcohol use after surgery may be particularly problematic because of changes in pharmacokinetics leading to greater intoxication. The present study evaluated a substance abuse prevention group pilot intervention for at-risk bariatric surgery candidates.

Psychological risk may influence drop-out prior to bariatric surgery.

Background: Factors necessitating a delay before psychological clearance for bariatric surgery have been previously identified; however, research has not examined why patients who begin the preoperative evaluation fail to complete surgery or drop-out of bariatric programs. This study sought to explore the potential psychosocial reasons for a failure to reach bariatric surgery. The setting was an academic medical center.

Psychosocial correlates of pelvic floor disorders in women seeking bariatric surgery.

Background: Women who struggle with obesity are at a significant risk for pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), defined as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and/or fecal incontinence. The association between PFDs and reduced quality of life has been demonstrated; however, the psychosocial correlates of PFDs in women undergoing bariatric surgery have yet to be examined. The present study explored the potential psychosocial correlates of PFD.

Older bariatric surgery candidates: is there greater psychological risk than for young and midlife candidates?

Background: Although severe obesity is dramatically increasing in older adults, many bariatric programs use age cutoffs due to concerns about greater perioperative morbidity and mortality risks. More recently, surgical outcomes have been reported in older adults. However, a paucity of data is available on the psychological risks of older bariatric candidates.

Positive response to binge eating intervention enhances postoperative weight loss.

Background: Binge eating disorder has been suggested as a predictor of negative outcomes, including weight regain and poorer weight loss, particularly if the symptoms (e.g., loss of control eating) remain after surgery.