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Depression and Morbid Obesity
Morbid Obesity and Depression
| Gastric Bypass % of Patients |
Gastric Banding % of Patients |
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|---|---|---|
| Depression Improved | 47% | No data available |
Clinical depression is a mood disorder during which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday living for extended periods of time. This is very different from having a bad day, feeling unhappy, or just “down in the dumps.” You may want to consider bariatric surgery’s improvement rates for this condition.
People with depression may experience:
- Lower quality of life
- Sadness
- Lack of interest in, and withdrawal from, usual activities
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty making decisions
- Insomnia or excessive sleep
- Stomach aches and digestive problems
- Sexual dysfunction
- Thoughts of death, suicide, or self-mutilation
 Cancer Risks with Morbid Obesity |
 Health Benefits |
 Morbid Obesity and Elevated Cholesterol |
