Affiliations 

  • 1 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • 2 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
  • 3 Ministry of Health
Malays J Nutr, 2019;25(4):423-433.
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Abstract

Introduction: A retrospective study was conducted with the aim of determining
the factors that affect weight loss among post-bariatric surgery patients. Methods:
A successful weight loss outcome in this study was defined as achieving at
least 50% excess weight loss (EWL). Eligible participants were those who had
undergone bariatric surgery at least two years prior to the study. Adherence to
lifestyle recommendations post-bariatric surgery, binge eating, depression, and
social support were assessed. Results: A total of 51 post-bariatric surgery patients
were recruited with a mean post-operative period of 3.2±0.7 years. The mean preoperative weight of 116.6±28.8 kg and body mass index (BMI) 45.2±8.8 kg/m2 were
significantly reduced to 86.6±21.0 kg and 33.6±6.7 kg/m2, respectively, during
follow-up (p