ArticleObesity surgery2019
A Qualitative Analysis of Problematic and Non-problematic Alcohol Use After Bariatric Surgery.
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- Alcohol Misuse post Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review of Longer-term Studies with Focus on new Onset Alcohol use Disorder and Differences Between Surgery Types.Current obesity reports · 2024Pooled it
- Dietary experiences after bariatric surgery in patients with obesity: A qualitative systematic review.Obesity surgery · 2022Pooled it
- Patient Perspectives on the Course of Alcohol Use After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Implications for Prevention, Intervention, and Future Research.Clinical obesity · 2026Article
- The Nutritional Condition of Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder Following Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Experiences and Perspectives of Racially Diverse Patients 5 Years Post-Bariatric Surgery: Qualitative Findings from the BELONG II Study.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
- Patients' Experiences of Treatment Burden After Bariatric Surgery-An Exploratory Study of Sex- and Gender Differences.Obesity surgery · 2025Review
- Long Term Patient Experiences After Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2025Article
- Alcohol Use Disorder Following Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Review
- Food and alcohol disturbance among people who have undergone bariatric surgery.Obesity science & practice · 2024Article
- Preventing alcohol use post-bariatric surgery: patient perspectives on a technology-based approach.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- The Role of Resilience in Psychological Health Among Bariatric Surgery Patients.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
- Predictors of Alcohol Use after Bariatric Surgery.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2021Article
- Liver Transplantation After Bariatric Surgery: a Clinical Cohort Study.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesBariatric surgery is an effective weight loss tool, but an under-communicated side effect may include the increased risk for alcohol problems. Few studies have examined contributors towards alcohol problems following surgery using a qualitative approach. Therefore, the current study aimed to generate insight informed by participants with problematic alcohol use following bariatric surgery, in comparison with participants without.
methodsParticipants (14; females, n = 9; males, n = 5) completed semi-structured interviews using questions relating to alcohol use, relationship to food, support and surgical experiences. Thematic analysis was conducted to provide insight into the factors which influenced drinking behaviours that participants engaged in following bariatric surgery, and motivations for drinking or limiting alcohol.
resultsFive core themes were identified between both participants with and without problematic alcohol use: (1) drinking motivations, (2) self-image, (3) impact of restriction on eating behaviour, (4) support needs and (5) surgical preparedness. A sixth core theme ("resilience") was identified specifically amongst participants without problematic alcohol use. Divergent experiences, cognitions and behaviours formed sub-themes within the five core themes and highlighted the differences between participants with and without problematic alcohol use within the core themes.
conclusionThis study is the first to qualitatively assess themes relating to the development of problematic alcohol use after bariatric surgery while additionally using a comparison group without problematic alcohol use. The findings highlight key features which contribute to problematic alcohol use, as well as experiences and cognitions that may be helpful in preventing this phenomenon in bariatric populations.
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