Experience of women in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery: a phenomenological study

• Published in: Online Brazilian journal of nursing Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 1
• Main Authors: de Oliveira, Deise Moura, Merighi, Miriam Aparecida Barbosa, Kortchmar, Estela, Braga, Vanessa Augusta, da Silva, Marcelo Henrique, de Jesus, Maria Cristina Pinto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Niteroi Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group 01-01-2016; Universidade Federal Fluminense, Mestrado Profissional em Enfermagem
• Subjects: Bariatric surgery; Forecasts and trends; Observations; Patient outcomes; Postoperative period; Women's health
• ISSN: 1676-4285; 1676-4285
• DOI: 10.17665/1676-4285.20165167

Aim: understand the experience of women in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery. Method: qualitative study based on Social Phenomenology of Alfred Schutz. The study included eight women, whose testimonies were obtained in the period October-December 2012 through interviews with open questions. Results: The category "Rescue of everyday activities" reveals that surgery allowed the control of chronic diseases associated with obesity, autonomy for self-care and daily activities, the rescue of self-esteem and social inclusion. The category "Challenges" shows that women live with the need to adopt healthy eating habits that can enable the achievement and maintenance of the desired weight. Conclusion: Although this study evidences a gain in quality of life of the "bariatriczied" woman, it also underscores the need for a shared and longitudinal care with this clientele by a multidisciplinary team, due to the chronic nature of obesity. Descriptors: Obesity; Bariatric Surgery; Qualitative Research.