2017 Study Examines Trends in Emotional Well-Being After Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is a life-changing event. In addition to helping people lose weight and keep it off, there are significant emotional benefits. Patients become less depressed and anxious and more confident as they lose excess weight. Researchers have noted that one … Continue reading Mental Health Improvement After Bariatric Surgery — Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU