WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: SELF-ESTEEM BOOSTER

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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: SELF-ESTEEM BOOSTER





A new study presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) reports that self-esteem improves dramatically after weight-loss surgery. Researchers tracked nearly 5,800 adults who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery between 2006 and 2019, finding that self-esteem scores rose by 131%—from 33.6 to 77.5 on a 100-point scale—within a year of the procedure.

The researchers, from Geisinger Medical Center, observed that patients who lost the most weight had the most significant gains in self-esteem, regardless of demographic factors such as age, gender, race, or type of procedure. All participants completed the Impact of Weight Quality of Life (IWQOL) survey before surgery and a year afterward to assess changes in quality of life and the effects of weight stigma.

The author, Dr. Justin Dhyani, emphasized the importance of understanding weight stigma and the psychological factors surrounding obesity when providing comprehensive care. He noted that while these issues shouldn't be the reason for pursuing bariatric surgery, they should be part of the broader discussion.

Weight stigma is linked to adverse health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. It affects between 19% and 42% of adults with obesity, with higher rates in women and those with higher BMIs.

Dr. Ann M. Rogers, President of ASMBS, commented on the findings, stressing the need for empathy and support for patients with obesity. She pointed out that weight stigma adds to the psychological challenges these patients face and called for a more understanding approach as patients make decisions about their health and treatment options.

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