Effect of Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy on Body Image

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1 MSc Student, Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery AND Alzahra Complex of Research Centers, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Instructor, Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Instructor, Department of Operating Room AND Ulcer Repair Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine AND Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Alzahra Complex of Research Centers, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the body image in two groups of patients with obesity, undergoing gastric bypass surgery and Sleeve gastrectomy.Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 126 morbid obese patients (two groups of 63), who underwent gastric bypass and Sleeve gastrectomy procedures from January 2017 to October 2017 at Alzahra Medical Training Center in Isfahan, Iran. Body image of all patients was assessed preoperatively and 6 months after the surgery using Multidimensional Body Self-Relation Questionnaire. All data were analyzed using SPSS software.Findings: Paired t test indicated that the mean of total body image score increased significantly in both groups after the surgery (P < 0.01); but independent t test showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups at baseline (P = 0.62), was well as 6 months after the surgery (P = 0.62).Conclusion: The mean total body image score was significantly improved at 6 months postoperatively. But in long term, following more weight loss and flabby or loose skin, their body image would change or decrease consequently. Therefore, it is recommended to follow up these patients in a longer periods.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 36, Issue 475 - Serial Number 475
March and April 2018
Pages 351-357

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  • Receive Date: 15 March 2018
  • Revise Date: 01 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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