The Long-Term Impact of Postoperative Educational Programs on Weight Loss After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

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Reassessing Human Adipose Tissue

Aaron M. Cypess

Summary: This review reevaluates human adipose tissue, discussing its roles in obesity and its important complementary functions in the endocrine system.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2022)

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The association between patient attendance to a perioperative group-based lifestyle program and weight loss after bariatric surgery

Leontien M. G. Nijland et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between patient attendance to a perioperative group-based bariatric lifestyle program (GBLP) and weight loss up to 48 months postoperatively. The results showed that a higher patient attendance rate was associated with a small but significant increase in weight loss up to 3 years after surgery, but not 4 years.

SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES (2022)

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Diet and physical activity are associated with suboptimal weight loss and weight regain 10-15 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A cross-sectional study

Siren Nymo et al.

Summary: High intake of energy-dense foods and low physical activity are associated with suboptimal weight loss after bariatric surgery.

OBESITY RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE (2022)

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Long-term complications after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: What information to give to patients and practitioners, and why?

M. Auge et al.

Summary: Bariatric surgery is effective for treating morbid obesity, but complications can occur. Better understanding of post-surgical sequelae and the development of new follow-up strategies are needed to improve surgical outcomes and postoperative care.

JOURNAL OF VISCERAL SURGERY (2022)

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Where Are My Patients? Lost and Found in Bariatric Surgery

Paolino Luca et al.

Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2014 and 2017, finding that 29.7% of patients were lost to follow-up, with the primary reason being perceived unnecessary follow-up. Reasons for non-adherence included geographic distance, family, professional, and health problems. Despite greater weight loss in patients who adhered to follow-up, there was no significant difference between adherent and non-adherent patients.

OBESITY SURGERY (2021)

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Multidisciplinary Approach for Weight Regain-how to Manage this Challenging Condition: an Expert Review

Maria Paula Carlin Cambi et al.

Summary: The paper highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach with periodic monitoring in preventing or treating weight regain after bariatric surgery, emphasizing the need for tailored therapeutic options based on patients' anatomy, lifestyle behavior, and compliance. Specialized multidisciplinary care plays a key role in achieving optimal long-term weight loss and maintenance goals.

OBESITY SURGERY (2021)

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Optimizing Multivitamin Supplementation for Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients

Laura Heusschen et al.

Summary: A specialized multivitamin supplement for SG patients is effective in preventing deficiencies for most vitamins and minerals, especially in compliant patients. However, a strict follow-up regime is still necessary to monitor nutritional status and improve patient compliance.

OBESITY SURGERY (2021)

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Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery

Ines Barka et al.

Summary: Factors associated with loss to follow-up after bariatric surgery are challenging to identify. However, male gender and psychological issues related to obesity are independent predictors of poor compliance with follow-up appointments specifically for younger patients.

OBESITY SURGERY (2021)

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