Growing Up After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

This study investigates the effects of adolescent bariatric surgery among young adults approximately 10 years post-surgery. Participants were recruited from a hospital-based bariatric registry. We used an exploratory, qualitatively-driven mixed methods design. Findings were integrated with medical c...

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Published in:Clinical nursing research 2023-01, Vol.32 (1), p.115-125
Main Authors: DeMello, Annalyn S., Acorda, Darlene E., Thompson, Debbe, Allen, David L., Aman, Rahema, Brandt, Mary L., Sisley, Stephanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Bariatric Surgery
Body image
Feeding Behavior
Female
Gastric restriction surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Habits
Health care
Healthy food
Humans
Interpersonal relations
Life transitions
Male
Medical education
Obesity
Postoperative care
Qualitative research
Quality of Life
Surgery
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teenagers
Weight Loss
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:This study investigates the effects of adolescent bariatric surgery among young adults approximately 10 years post-surgery. Participants were recruited from a hospital-based bariatric registry. We used an exploratory, qualitatively-driven mixed methods design. Findings were integrated with medical chart data and the SF-36, Body QoL, and the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire. Of the 22 participants who completed surveys (14 females and 8 males), 20 participants also completed a phone interview. Median participant age was 25 years (range = 19–30). Median weight-loss was 23% (6.0%‒58%). Four themes emerged: taking control, weight loss challenges, body image adjustment, and growing up. Participants reported physical benefits of surgery yet were challenged by eating habits, body image, and interpersonal relationships. Participants were indifferent to preventative healthcare, despite the potential for vitamin deficiencies and the return of weight-related comorbidities. Clinicians can facilitate the transition to young adulthood by providing continued mental support, education, and medical monitoring.
ISSN:1054-7738
1552-3799
DOI:10.1177/10547738221120338