Does losing weight actually make people feel better?

I’ve been thinking about something and wanted to get some perspectives.

A friend of a friend is getting gastric bypass surgery, and their therapist said something that really stuck with me: apparently, lots of people lose weight but don’t actually feel happier afterward. That caught me off guard because I’ve always thought weight loss = happiness. Isn’t that what we’re all told?

Now I’m wondering: does losing weight really make people feel better, or is it more complicated than that?

I get that losing weight can boost health and confidence, but I guess if other stuff—like mental health, relationships, or just life—isn’t sorted, maybe the happiness doesn’t always follow?

If you’ve lost weight, I’d love to know: how did it actually feel? Did it change your happiness in the way you thought it would?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!