Binge Eating Disorder and Loss of- control Eating following bariatric surgery: An update on research

Bariatric surgery remains a leading treatment for obesity due to its effectiveness in reducing food intake.However, outcomes may be influenced by various factors, and some patients fail to achieve desired weight reduction.Binge eating disorders or loss of control eating are the subject of interest as there is growing evidence indicating their impact on surgery outcomes.This paper aims to compare recent findings with the existing reviews on eating pathologies in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and summarize the newest discoveries addressing this topic.As patients continue to experience suboptimal weight loss or significant weight regain, there is a growing need to understand the underlying mechanisms of this process better.The comparison of previous reviews and recent findings underscores that greater emphasis should be placed on long-term observation alongside standard pre-surgery preparation.With new medical phenomena emerging, such as nibbling, grazing, and picking, clarification and unification of diagnostic processes should be the aim of future research.All researchers agree that self-monitoring plays a vital role in the postsurgery period.It should be considered a gold standard in all patients undergoing bariatric surgery, enabling the prompt addressing of the needs as they arise.