Weight Loss Surgery And Substance Abuse

Weight loss surgery helps obese in trenching unhealthful food habits. However, the latest studies put forward these people at times step into a rebound relationship by way of other things like cigarettes, alcohol or drugs.

The survey conducted on 120 patients who have undergone bariatric surgery found that 50 percent of the patients are seen of substance abuse after two years of the procedure.

Lot of people, who underwent bariatric surgery settle by way of eating in retort to dissimilar emotional cues, says Alexis Conason a lead of obesity nutrition centre in a study circulated in the records of surgery at New York.

Patients having the habit of smoking and drinking before surgery noticed to be consuming more after two years of the procedure. Moreover, a report says one in twenty five patients used recreational drugs prior to the surgery, one in 8 said that they used two years afterwards.

Few of the experts think that the reason for substance use may be associated with the lifestyle changes and social activities.

Another study conducted on morbidly obese group is publicly isolated. After undergoing surgery, the patients not only turn out to be mentally healthy but also physically healthy and at time become social. They happily go on dates and parties that might include social alcoholic drinks. 

Alcohol consumption percentage was low among the patients earlier to surgery. Possibly, after surgery, the regularity of alcohol intake is increased.

The substance abuse among the bariatric patients is more after two years of the surgery. The first two years are very crucial in recovery after surgery, following a strict guidelines is needed to maintain good health and adjusting to emotions and bonding with their new fangled body.

The time length required for follow up may vary from patient to patient and their personal condition. The patients having alcohol trouble like excess drinking habits and it obstructs responsibility of family and work. If these kinds of issues occur, talk to a mental health care professional and doctors or seek advice through bariatric support. These patients need regular monitoring. 

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30. July 2012 11:34 by bariactric | Comments (0) | Permalink

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