The influence of gut microbiome, metabolites, omics, hormones, and stress on general and
mental health is increasingly being recognized. Ancient cultures recognized the importance …

Abstract Background This Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement
(CPS) is intended to provide clinicians an overview of bariatric surgery (ie, bariatric …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although bariatric surgery is today's gold standard treatment
for obesity, weight regain affects the success rate of the procedure. Recent studies have …

Objective: In a large multisite cohort of Veterans who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
(RYGB) or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), initiation of (ie, incident) and persistence …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: It is recommended that bariatric surgery candidates undergo
psychological assessment. However, no specific instrument exists to assess the …

Background To determine if self-reported baseline psychological distress moderates the
association between lifetime psychiatric diagnosis and weight loss 1 year after bariatric …

Purpose The objective of the study was to assess whether the history of psychiatric treatment
was associated with (1) body weight and BMI on admission for bariatric surgery,(2) weight …

Background Antidepressant medication can be associated with weight gain. Consideration
should be given to the specific agent prescribed to optimize bariatric surgery outcomes. Aim …

Purpose Previous studies have shown that bariatric surgery reduces the risk of
cardiovascular outcomes. Less is known about the effects of bariatric surgery on psychiatric …

Purpose Bariatric surgery is associated with elevated risks for adverse birth outcomes, such
as small-for-gestational-age infants (SGA). Maternal mental health is a critical regulator of …