Life Experiences of Egyptian Women after bariatric surgery

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Lecturers of medical surgical nursing, faculty of Nursing, Cairo University

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Background: Obesity is a major worldwide health issue associated with multiple comorbidities. Gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch are all types of bariatric surgery that have been popular recently. Aim: This study aimed to explore the life experiences of Egyptian women after bariatric surgery. Methods:  Mixed design, quantitative and qualitative design. Sample: A purposive sample of 30 women participants who have undergone bariatric surgery for one to three years. Setting:  Bariatric surgery follow-up clinics in both governmental and private sectors located in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Monofia, and Assuit governorates in Egypt. Results: Participants' mean age was 34.8 + SD 7.06. and 43.3% of them are university graduates. The mean BMI decreased over time among participants 31.9+2.8, 28.4+2.9 & 26.2+2.8 after one, two, and 3 years respectively. Six main qualitative themes were detected; satisfaction regarding the operation decision, change of eating and hydration style, a greater sense of confidence and self-worth, weakness and fatigue, and a Positive social attitude and presence of unpleasant GIT symptoms and Dumping syndrome. Conclusions: Bariatric surgeries have the advantage of losing weight, treating or at least controlling chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, and having a positive societal attitude. On the other hand, most patients suffer from weakness and fatigue and unpleasant GIT symptoms like uncontrollable flatulence, loose stools, and gas pain. Recommendations: Further qualitative and quantitative studies about patients’ perspectives on bariatric surgeries are recommended.

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