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Enfermería universitaria
On-line version ISSN 2395-8421Print version ISSN 1665-7063
Abstract
SALAZAR-MAYA, A.M. and HOYOS-DUQUE, T.N.. In search of the desired corporal image after bariatric surgery. Enferm. univ [online]. 2017, vol.14, n.1, pp.28-38. ISSN 2395-8421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reu.2016.12.002.
Medical and nutritional therapies do not always produce a significant and sustained weight loss; and because of this, the bariatric surgery is an alternative and the most effective method in the treatment of obesity. Bariatric surgery has been associated with improvements in obesity related pathologies, quality of life, selfesteem, and anxiety and depression. Bariatric surgery is intended to reduce the obesity related morbidity and mortality. The profession of nursing needs to address the issue with enhanced scientific, technological, and practical knowledge to foster the prevention of complications.
Objective:
To present the category In search of the desired corporal image after bariatric surgery.
Methods:
This is a qualitative study with 23 participants (9 men and 14 women). Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were collected until theoretical saturation.
Results:
The category In search of the desired corporal image after bariatric surgery is constituted by the following sub-categories: fulfilling the requisites for the reconstruction; although everything is flaccid, reconstructive surgery is not always advisable; making my life more difficult with the reconstruction; the vanity and addiction to esthetical surgeries.
Conclusions:
Bariatric surgery does not guarantee a thin corporal image, and the reconstruction of the corporal image does not guarantee a complete satisfaction. There are always diverse affectations left on the individuals.
Keywords : Obesity; Bariatric surgery; Body image; Qualitative research; Colombia.
