Bariatric surgery, which alters the gastrointestinal tract, is increasingly used for weight loss, with over half a million procedures performed annually worldwide. The drive to pursue these surgeries is complex, but they are primarily marketed as weight-loss tools. In the U.S., over 40 percent of adults face weight stigma, which affects both mental health and healthcare access. Although some experience reduced stigma post-surgery, many individuals continue to face discrimination. Research by Larissa McGarrity investigates the ongoing impact of weight stigma on patients' recovery after surgery, revealing significant variations in experiences.
Bariatric surgeries involve removing, restricting or rerouting parts of the gastrointestinal tract to change the amount of food the stomach can digest or absorb.
Research suggests that more than 40 percent of adults report experiencing weight stigma, which impacts psychological health and access to quality health care.
While weight loss can reduce stigma for some individuals post-bariatric surgery, many others do not experience a disappearance of discrimination.
Larissa McGarrity conducted research on how weight stigma affects recovery after bariatric surgery, analyzing the complex intersection of stigma and health outcomes.
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