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Introduction and objective: The bariatric surgery is effective in the treatment of obesity. Howeverm, contudo, can be repercussions on mental health. The main of this study was to evaluate the effects of bariatric surgery on self-image, self-esteem and depression in postoperative patients. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study on patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2015 and 2016. Consenting patients were interviewed by phone. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and the electronic medical records were examined. Depressive symptoms were identified by using the Beck Inventory, and self-esteem was measured by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: Seventy-one patients (76.1% women; mean age 39.8±10.3 years) participated. The majority were married (77.5%), had a high education level (54.9%), presence of comorbidities (62.0%), and anxiety symptoms (59.2%). Before surgery, 9.9 % had depressive symptoms, which increased to 38% after surgery, according to the following breakdown: 3.3% severe, 8.3% moderate to severe, and 26.7% mild to moderate. Anxiety symptoms were associated with the use of antidepressants (p = 0.003) and shorter postoperative time (p = 0.013). The majority (98.4%) presented a moderate self-esteem score (pË‚0,001). Conclusion: The findings revealed a moderate self-esteem and increased depressive symptoms as a result of bariatric surgery.

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