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COGNITIVE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
BEFORE AND AFTER THE BARIATRIC SURGERY
prepared By: Dalal Alroais NeuroPsychologist
Many people believe that going through a Bariatric surgery is enough for losing the unnecessary weightThe Bariatric surgery is the beginning because the person should add important changes to their lifestyle including habits and exercising
OBESITY AND DEPRESSION
Emotions such as :Psychological Stress, sadness feelings, tenseness can lead people to eat too muchObesity is often accompanied by depression and the two can trigger and affect each otherDepression can both cause and result from stress, which, in turn, may cause the person to change his eating and activity behaviors
Some people who have difficulty recovering from unexpected or emotionally exhausting events loss of a family member or close friend losing a job or facing a medical problem relationship difficulties begin eating too much of unhealthy foods or forgoing exercise, and these become habits and take long time to change
EATING DISORDER
Binge eating is a behavior associated with obesity and other disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, and it is also a symptom of depression
A study of obese people with binge eating disorder found that 51 percent had a history of depression Other research shows that obese women with binge eating disorders developed body dissatisfaction and depression
Many research suggests that obesity may be significantly associated with mood disordersEating disorders have been shown to be more common among adolescent girls and young adult women with type 1 diabetes than among their nondiabetic peersThe successful weight loss is associated with decreased depression, and the depression predicts poorer success in weight loss
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Psychological assessment is important for obese patients to determine their appropriateness for surgery
The psychological assessment involves two parts: a clinical interview and psychological tests
The clinical interview includes reasons for seeking Bariatric surgery, current eating behaviors, weight history, psychiatric symptoms current and past
It may also include understanding of the surgery, lifestyle changes and social support
The psychological testing provides an objective measure of the patient presentation style, psychological adjustment, and readiness for surgery
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment of eating habits and behaviors Motivation and attitude about a lifestyle
change
PSHYCHOLOGICAL CHANGESMental health conditions or emotional problems
Unhealthy habits of eating, such as binge eating, that could cause problems after
surgery Realistic expectations of what life will be like after the surgery
Patients are at risk for possible mood disorders and for
noncompliance after the weight loss surgery
The study, published in September 2014 in the journal Obesity Surgery, examined the possible causes and
frequency of depression in patients after bariatric surgery. The study
concluded that most of the patients’ emotional well-being improved in the
months following the surgery
The researchers also discovered that a subgroup of the 107 study participants experienced a relative increase in depression six months after the procedureThe majority of patients with discernible worsening in mood experienced these mood changes between six and 12 months post surgery
Bariatric patients seeking surgery have a higher prevalence of psychological distress compared to other obese patients who do not seek surgery They are often driven to pursue surgery due to a distressing event
A high prevalence of psychological comorbidities exists in obese patients, particularly mood disorders, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Extremely obese individuals are almost 5 times more likely than their average weight counterparts to have suffered from a major depressive episode in the past year
Cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy CBT have become an important aspect of the treatment of obesity
Cognition influence both feelings and behaviorsCBT in the treatment of obesity is to help patients change their negative eating behaviors and their lifestyle
These CBT interventions are self-monitoring techniques, stress management, social support, problem solving, and cognitive restructuring helping patients have more realistic weight loss goals, avoidance and challenging of self defeating beliefs
The psychologist functions as an assessor collecting data, an educator - providing information, and a therapist - reinforcing
motivation and managing the emotions that often appear during the Psychological evaluation
UNDERSTANDING OF THE SURGERY AND ITS ASSOCIATED LIFESTYLE CHANGES
As part of the psychological assessment, patients are asked to describe what the surgery requires the risks and possibility outcomes associated with it, and the behavioral changes that are required for success
The patients specific procedure laparoscopic gastric banding or gastric bypass determines the details of this discussion
If patients are unable to demonstrate a clear understanding of these factors, they are referred back to the surgeon and/or nutritionist for additional counseling
The need for intellectual testing has been apparent to determine the ability for consent
It's useful for patients to attend a group therapy and seminars and talked with people who have had the surgery: this enhances their understanding of the
surgery
During this discussion, the role of the surgery as a tool, and not as a magical cureis emphasized
The idea that the surgery “stops” them from overeating is challenged
They are reminded that the surgery allows them to feel satisfied with a small amount of food but that they are responsible for stopping when that point has been reached
It is important that the patient realize if they fail to stop, they will face consequences such as dumping after the surgery and possible weight gain after the surgery
This point undermines the notion that the surgery absolves patients of responsibility for their eating choices
Patients are encouraged to view the surgery as a tool that they can use to improve their health if they make the appropriate choices
Psychological evaluation after bariatric surgery should focus on an
assessment of depression, eating disorder ,behaviors, self-esteem and
social functioning
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