Physical activity and sedentary behavior in bariatric patients long-term post-surgery
Ryan E R Reid1, Tamara E Carver, Kathleen M Andersen
1Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, 475 avenue des Pins Ouest, Montreal, QC, H2W 1S4, Canada, ryan.reid@mail.mcgill.ca.
Obesity Surgery
|February 23, 2015
Summary
Bariatric surgery patients often remain sedentary and inactive long-term, falling short of physical activity guidelines. Post-surgical care must prioritize activity levels for sustained weight management and health.
Area of Science:
- Obesity research
- Bariatric surgery outcomes
- Physical activity and health
Background:
- Long-term sedentary behaviors and physical activity levels are crucial after bariatric surgery for sustained weight loss and health.
- Understanding post-bariatric surgery activity patterns is essential for developing effective long-term management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify sedentary behaviors and physical activity using accelerometry in individuals years after bariatric surgery.
- To compare measured activity levels against established health guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ActivPAL™3 accelerometers and sleeping journals to measure daily sedentary time, sit-to-stand transitions, and steps per day.
- Assessed participants' self-perceived changes in physical activity levels compared to pre-surgery status.
Main Results:
- Participants averaged 9.7 hours of sedentary time daily and 6375 steps, with only 11.27% reaching 10,000 steps.
- A negative correlation was found between daily steps and sedentary time (r = -0.466, p ≤ 0.001).
- Self-reported activity levels pre-surgery did not significantly correlate with post-surgery activity metrics.
Conclusions:
- Individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery are often insufficiently active and excessively sedentary compared to recommended guidelines.
- Healthcare providers should integrate physical activity and sedentary time considerations into post-bariatric surgery guidelines.
- Prioritizing activity monitoring and intervention is vital for optimizing long-term weight maintenance and health outcomes in this population.
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