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Analysis of the trajectory of depressive symptoms and influencing factors in patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery

  • By

  • Jia-li Zhang

  • Yi Zhu

  • Yan Shao

  • Jing Wang

  • Cheng-yan Pu

  • Xiao-yi Yang

  • Ya-jing Xu

  • Yi Shen

  • June 10, 2026

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    The study enrolled 184 obese patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery to assess depressive symptoms pre- and postoperatively.

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    Depressive scores significantly decreased at 1, 3, and 6 months post-surgery, indicating improvement in emotional health.

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    Anxiety was identified as a consistent risk factor for developing depression in patients after metabolic and bariatric surgery.

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    Patients with comorbid anxiety, low medication adherence, and high vitamin B12 levels had higher preoperative depression severity.

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    Postoperative follow-up is crucial for managing emotional health in patients, especially those with anxiety disorders.

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Analysis of the trajectory of depressive symptoms and influencing factors in patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery

  • by Jia-li Zhang, Yi Zhu, Yan Shao, Jing Wang, Cheng-yan Pu, Xiao-yi Yang, Ya-jing Xu, Yi Shen

  • June 10, 2026

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