Abstract:

Introduction: Obesity is a chronic and multifactorial disease that is currently a major problem for public health. With the high rate of obese people, consequently the number of people seeking and performing bariatric surgery has increased, as it is a faster way to lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a satisfactory and long-lasting treatment for morbid obesity and comorbidities; however, post-surgery nutritional deficiencies, neurological and cardiac complications, and also psychological maintenance are required because the body and eating changes can influence a disturbed behavior, leading to eating disorders such as binge eating disorder (BED). Aim: To correlate the Eating Compulsive Disorder in post-bariatric patients. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, qualitative research. It was conducted online through questionnaires answered by Google Forms, forwarded through social networks. Individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery were selected, aged between 19 and 65 years, regardless of gender, income and whether or not they have binge eating. Results and discussion: Using the Periodic Eating Compulsion Scale (PCFS) in post-bariatric patients, it was found that among the 234 participants, 58 had binge eating, 45 were classified as moderate binge eaters and 13 as severe binge eaters, and most of them do not receive multidisciplinary follow-up. Conclusion: We conclude that there is a prevalence of BED in post-bariatric patients, and it is important to have nutritionists, psychologists, and the participation of a support group after the surgery.

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