Doctors agree that it’s those improvements in patients’ physical, psychological and social metrics—especially in their confidence—that may lead to patients feeling better.
“I don’t think it has a direct correlation with anything negative like depression. I think it has more of a positive effect on personality,” Dr. Sue Decotiis, MD, a New York City weight loss doctor, concurs. “When people lose weight they have better self-esteem, and they feel more confident in their own skin.”
Dr. Decotiis adds that, anecdotally, she’s seen mood improvements in some patients.
