Bariatric surgery (e.g.,gastric bypass)is which of the following?
A) the recommended treatment for those with binge eating disorder
B) less effective for those with binge eating disorder in the short term, but more effective than any other treatment in the long term
C) ineffective long-term treatment for those with binge eating disorder; they are likely to regain their weight following surgery
D) unsafe for those with binge eating disorder; they are at far greater risk of medical complications from the surgery than their overweight counterparts without binge eating disorder.

Question

Bariatric surgery (e.g.,gastric bypass)is which of the following?
A) the recommended treatment for those with binge eating disorder
B) less effective for those with binge eating disorder in the short term, but more effective than any other treatment in the long term
C) ineffective long-term treatment for those with binge eating disorder; they are likely to regain their weight following surgery
D) unsafe for those with binge eating disorder; they are at far greater risk of medical complications from the surgery than their overweight counterparts without binge eating disorder.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery is not recommended as a first-line treatment for binge eating disorder. While it may result in significant weight loss in the short term, research suggests that individuals with binge eating disorder are more likely to experience recurrence of their symptoms and regain their weight following surgery. Therefore, bariatric surgery is not an effective long-term treatment for binge eating disorder.

Bariatric Surgery (E.g.,gastric Bypass)is Which of the Following