Humoyun Nuralievich Kuchkarov (1)
Bariatric surgery is recognized as an effective intervention for the treatment of obesity, resulting not only in considerable weight reduction but also in notable psychological and behavioral changes. The present study was designed to assess the clinical course of eating behavior disturbances and affective symptoms, including anxiety and depression, during the postoperative period in patients who underwent bariatric surgery. The research focused on the dynamics of emotional, external, and restrained eating patterns, along with levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, within the first three months after surgery. Psychological assessment was carried out using the DEBQ and HADS questionnaires. The findings indicated that, compared to the preoperative period, the first three months after surgery were characterized by a significant decrease in emotional eating as well as anxiety and depressive manifestations. These results highlight the importance of long-term psychological follow-up for bariatric patients and the integration of comprehensive psychocorrective strategies aimed at maintaining emotional stability and healthy eating behavior.
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