Association of increased physical activity with greater fat mass loss following metabolic bariatric surgery: A longitudinal observational study.

ABSTRACT: Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective treatment for weight loss, but a significant proportion of patients undergoing MBS experience weight regain or muscle loss. Exercise is recommended for patients undergoing MBS, but inconsistent outcomes have been reported on the effect of exercise on weight loss. This study investigated the association between increased physical activity and the changes in weight and body composition of Korean subjects with obesity after MBS. This study prospectively analyzed 78 subjects who underwent MBS from April 2019 to April 2022. The levels of physical activity were assessed using self-report questionnaires before and one year after MBS. Physical activity-related energy expenditure (MET-min/week) was calculated by multiplying the frequency, intensity,

SUBMITTER: Jang HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature