Perspectiva da pessoa submetida à cirurgia bariátrica

Resumo

Bariatric surgery is indicated in cases of age, comorbidities and body mass index that exceeds 40 kg / m². This study aims to describe the perceptions of people who underwent bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery (CB) is a widely used method in people who want a change in body aesthetics, and not only for the treatment of existing comorbidities. Certain changes may affect individuals undergoing bariatric surgery. This is an exploratory descriptive study with a qualitative approach, a case study method. Data were collected through open, standardized interviews and a semi-structured questionnaire for people who underwent bariatric surgery. After the data collection, the data were transcribed in full, organized and analyzed. The results are presented in four broad categories: 1) Obesity and its complications