Natvik Eli, Råheim Målfrid, Andersen John Roger, Moltu Christian
a Department of Health and Caring Sciences , Western Norway University of Applied Sciences , Førde , Norway.
b Center for Health Research , District General Hospital of Førde , Førde , Norway.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2018 Dec;13(1):1487762. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2018.1487762.
Losing weight and keeping it off for the long term is difficult. Weight regain is common. Experiences of successful non-surgical weight loss after severe obesity are largely unexplored. We know little about long-term weight loss processes, and how health care services can be of help to those living them.
Drawing on in-depth interviews of 8 women and 2 men, the aim of this phenomenological study is to describe the experiences of adults who have been severely obese, who have lost weight and maintained weight loss for the long term (>5 years).
Findings show that after severe obesity, sustained weight loss has no endpoint, yet is always easy to end. Keeping weight off means committing to oneself, continuing profound changes and cultivating sensitivity towards oneself and others. A phenomenological understanding of sustained weight loss can inform professionals who deal with health issues and challenges occurring in the life of people leaving severe obesity.
长期减肥并维持体重减轻很困难。体重反弹很常见。严重肥胖后成功非手术减肥的经历在很大程度上未被探索。我们对长期减肥过程知之甚少,也不清楚医疗保健服务如何帮助经历这些过程的人。
通过对8名女性和2名男性的深入访谈,这项现象学研究的目的是描述曾经严重肥胖、已成功减肥并长期(>5年)维持体重减轻的成年人的经历。
研究结果表明,严重肥胖后,持续减肥没有终点,但却总是容易终止。维持体重意味着对自己负责,持续进行深刻改变,并培养对自己和他人的敏感度。对持续减肥的现象学理解可以为处理摆脱严重肥胖的人生活中出现的健康问题和挑战的专业人员提供参考。