Bariatric surgery induces sustained weight loss and metabolic benefits via notable effects on
the gut–brain axis that lead to alterations in the neuroendocrine regulation of appetite and …

Although bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe and complex obesity,
less is known about its psychosocial impact. This systematic review synthesizes qualitative …

The Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), recently validated in college students and binge
eaters, is a means to assess “food addiction” in accordance with DSM-IV criteria for …

Objectives Bariatric surgery is the most clinically effective treatment for people with severe
and complex obesity, however, the psychosocial outcomes are less clear. Follow-up care …

Benefits of bariatric surgery for obesity related comorbidities are well established. However,
in the longer term, patients can become vulnerable to procedure specific problems …

Post-bariatric surgery patients are overrepresented in substance abuse treatment,
particularly those who have had the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) procedure. The …

Introduction Bariatric surgery (BS) produces superior weight loss compared to non-surgical
interventions. However, studies suggest bariatric patients who have undergone gastric …

Introduction: Pain management can be challenging following bariatric surgery, and patients
with obesity tend to increase opioid use after undergoing surgery. This report quantifies …

Introduction New persistent opioid use following surgery is a common iatrogenic
complication, develo** in roughly 6% of patients after elective surgery. Despite increased …

Background Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity. However,
following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery, a small minority of patients develop …