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Weight loss surgery leads to a significant increase in self-esteem
Self-esteem has more than doubled, according to a new study* presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. Researchers at Geisinger Medical Center found that after bariatric surgery, self-esteem scores rose from 33.6 to 77.5 - an increase of more than 40 points. The higher the score on a scale from 0 to 100, the higher the self-esteem and quality of life. The amount of weight loss appears to bolster increases in self-esteem - levels were higher among those who lost weight despite demographic differences, including gender, age and race or...
Weight loss surgery leads to a significant increase in self-esteem
Self-esteem has more than doubled, according to a new study* presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Researchers at Geisinger Medical Center found that after bariatric surgery, self-esteem scores rose from 33.6 to 77.5 - an increase of more than 40 points. The higher the score on a scale from 0 to 100, the higher the self-esteem and quality of life. The amount of weight loss appeared to bolster increases in self-esteem—scores were highest among those who underwent demographic differences, including gender, age, and race or type of bariatric procedure.
Researchers used a prospectively maintained database to identify 5,749 patients ages 18 and older with body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater who had metabolic and bariatric surgery between 2006 and 2019. Patients completed the Weight Quality of Life Impact (IWQOLó) preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively to assess weight stigma.
Understanding weight stigma and psychosocial factors associated with obesity is important to providing holistic care. While these factors should not determine the decision to have bariatric surgery, they should be an important part of the conversation. “
Justin Dhyani, MD, study co-author of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.
Weight stigma is linked to adverse health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and low self-esteem. Among adults with obesity, the prevalence of weight discrimination is 19% to 42%, with higher rates reported among those with higher BMIs and women.
“Weight stigma is a serious issue that places additional psychological burden on patients struggling with obesity, and there is no excuse for it,” said Ann M. Rogers, MD, MD, FACS, Fasmbs, president, ASMBS, who was not involved in the study. “This study shows that we need to understand what patients are going through and support and empower them as they manage their health and make decisions about treatment.”
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