Patients who have had bariatric surgery are at high risk of fractures due to bone loss, but now researchers say that resistance, high-impact and balance exercises can protect these patients from bone mineral density loss.
Prior metabolic surgery and subsequent weight loss are associated with reduced rates of hospital admission for COVID-19.
Researchers compared mortality and life expectancy among patients treated with bariatric surgery or usual obesity care to examine the impact of bariatric surgery’s affect on life expectancy.
Researchers concluded that bariatric surgery is strongly associated with an increased risk for colon cancer, though further research may be needed to establish an association between bariatric surgery and an increased risk for rectal cancer.
Dyspnea score change positively linked to air trapping extent change, end-expiratory tracheal shape change.
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
Benefits seen for diabetes remission, weight loss, changes in metabolic parameters.
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
Researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of nurse-led education with follow-up services in bariatric surgery patients’ weight loss and overall quality of life.
