Bariatric Surgery and Depression

In a Study of Patients Following Bariatric Surgery, Symptoms of Depression Improved*

	Gastric Bypass % of Patients	Gastric Banding % of Patients
Depression Improved	47%²	No data available

*In medical terminology, "improved" is defined as reducing the known symptoms and signs of the condition or disease.

Symptoms and Signs of Depression

Clinical depression is a mood disorder during which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday living for extended periods of time. This is very different from having a bad day, feeling unhappy, or just “down in the dumps.” You may want to consider bariatric surgery’s improvement rates for this condition.

People with depression may experience:

-	Lower quality of life
-	Sadness
-	Lack of interest in, and withdrawal from, usual activities
-	Feelings of hopelessness
-	Lack of energy
-	Difficulty concentrating
-	Difficulty making decisions
-	Insomnia or excessive sleep
-	Stomach aches and digestive problems
-	Sexual dysfunction
-	Thoughts of death, suicide, or self-mutilation