Gilmartin, SJ, Long, AF and Soldin, M (2014) Changing Body Image and well-being: following the experience of massive weight loss and body contouring surgery. Healthcare, 2 (2). doi:10.3390/healthcare 202150. 150 - 165. ISSN 2227-9032
Abstract
This paper reports on the perception of changing body image and well-being for patients who had undergone plastic surgery following massive weight loss. The exploratory, qualitative study was undertaken with 20 patients from one teaching hospital in the south of England. Semi-structured interviews were carried out and a thematic analysis of the data undertaken. The results provide important insights regarding body contouring influencing body image change and the adjustment process involved. The ability to pursue self-esteem and the accruing social benefits is emphasized in the interrelated sub themes including social acceptance, undoing depression and sexual vitality. Body contouring surgery following massive weight loss appears to facilitate improvement in body image and well-being. Adjustment to the changing body image is both empowering and challenging. Supportive educational programmes need to be developed to assist this transition to a more positive body image and appreciation; these could usefully include access to and involvement with patient support groups.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited |
Keywords: | Massive weight loss; body contouring surgery; changing body image; adjusting to the changing body; improved well-being |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2015 11:17 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2023 21:43 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare2020150 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | MDPI |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3390/healthcare2020150 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:82530 |