MugsyMann
on 8/10/12 4:42 pm - Keller, TX

RNY on 04/12/10

I talked to my academic adviser yesterday and was informed that as part of my psychology degree plan that I need to come up with and conduct an independent research project. I want it to be something weight loss surgery related. I am considering something in regards to transfer addictions. Any other suggestions?

M M
on 8/10/12 4:49 pm

RNY on 04/05/04

That is a super topic. There is some current information out there regarding gastric bypass and alcoholism.

Google - JAMA -

Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders Before and After Bariatric Surgery

Wendy C. King, PhD; Jia-Yuh Chen, MS; James E. Mitchell, MD; Melissa A. Kalarchian, PhD; Kristine J. JAMA. 2012;307(23):2516-2525. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.6147

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Louise1974
on 8/10/12 6:35 pm

Exacerbation of PTSD sx post WLS? I am interested in this as I see many folks who have been "protecting" themselves with weight and when it comes off histories of sexual abuse become really problematic.

Tammy H.
on 8/11/12 12:55 am - Greenville, OH

RNY on 02/27/06

I saw a show on tv where this lady lost a lot of weight, and then became addicted to shopping and hoarding...Am sure a project on addictions would be very interesting.

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