The average impact of bariatric surgery on quality of life corresponded to an effect size of 0.88 ( 95 % CI : 0.80 - 0.96 ) , indicating that bariatric surgery has a significant positive influence on quality of life in general .
The impact varied considerably across studies with bariatric surgery showing a significantly greater positive influence on physical quality of life compared to mental quality of life .
Bariatric surgery is effective in improving quality of life , especially when looking at physical well-being .
Greater focus on the psychological well-being of the person undergoing surgery for obesity may lead to a better post-surgery prognosis for more people
This study aims to review the obesity literature in order to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on quality of life and the between- study variation by examining the st and ardized mean magnitude of effect in change in the levels of quality of life .
Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Asia
Background : Laparoscopic adjustable gastric b and ing ( LAGB ) is a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity . Previous studies in Western countries disclosed a significant improvement in co-morbidities and health-related quality of life . Data from Asia and regarding the specific GI quality of life following LAGB are lacking . Methods : From May 2002 to May 2005 , 107 consecutive patients – 48 men and 59 women , with mean age 31.4 years ( range 17 - 57 years ) with morbid obesity ( mean weight 115.8 kg , range 81 - 174 kg ; mean BMI 41.3 kg/m2 , range 32.0 - 59.8 kg/m2 ) underwent LAGB in a prospect i ve trial . All b and s were placed via the pars flaccida technique .  Quality of life was measured by the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index ( GIQLI ) , a 36item question naire before LAGB , and at 3 , 6 , 12 and 24 months after surgery . Results : All procedures were performed laparoscopically with no conversions . There was neither intra-operative complications nor major postoperative complications . Minor complications occurred in 3 patients ( 2.8 % ) ; all were transient stoma obstruction . At follow-up , only one b and ( 0.94 % ) was removed at 3 months postoperatively because of the patient 's intolerance . No gastric slippage occurred . 4 patients ( 3.7 % ) had tubing problems and required revision surgery for port adjustment . Mean BMI decreased from 41.3 to 33.1 after 2 years . Percent excess BMI loss averaged 48.1 % at 2 years ( range 6.7 - 139.2 ) . All co-morbidities were eliminated significantly . 80 % of patients were satisfied with the results at 2 years . However , the GIQLI score remained similar before and after surgery . Preoperative score was 110.8 + 15 points . The score became 116.2 + 13 , 114.7 + 13 , 108.5 + 14 and 107.2 + 17 at 3 , 6 , 12 and 24 months . The patients had improvement in 3 domains of general health ( social , physical and emotional functions ) , but decrease in the domain of symptoms . Conclusion : Although LAGB was successful in weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities in morbidly obese patients , the GIQLI did not improve . This feature will be the major disadvantage of LAGB
The average impact of bariatric surgery on quality of life corresponded to an effect size of 0.88 ( 95 % CI : 0.80 - 0.96 ) , indicating that bariatric surgery has a significant positive influence on quality of life in general .
The impact varied considerably across studies with bariatric surgery showing a significantly greater positive influence on physical quality of life compared to mental quality of life .
Bariatric surgery is effective in improving quality of life , especially when looking at physical well-being .
Greater focus on the psychological well-being of the person undergoing surgery for obesity may lead to a better post-surgery prognosis for more people
This study aims to review the obesity literature in order to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on quality of life and the between- study variation by examining the st and ardized mean magnitude of effect in change in the levels of quality of life .