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Bariatric Support Groups Predicts Long-term Weight Loss.

Alba Andreu¹, Amanda Jimenez^1,2,3, Josep Vidal^1,2,4

¹Obesity Unit, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.

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|February 8, 2020

Summary

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Attending bariatric surgery support groups significantly improves short- and long-term weight loss. Increased participation in these programs correlates with greater total body weight and excess weight loss after surgery.

Keywords:

Bariatric surgery Multidisciplinary team Peer support Weight loss

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Area of Science:

Bariatric Surgery
Obesity Management
Behavioral Health

Background:

Bariatric surgery support groups are crucial components of patient care.
Limited evidence currently exists linking support group attendance to bariatric surgery weight outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of bariatric support group attendance on weight loss.
To assess short- and long-term weight loss outcomes following bariatric surgery.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 531 patients undergoing bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) was analyzed.
Participants were enrolled in a bariatric support group program with two phases: Novel-BSGP (0-12 months) and Experienced-BSGP (12-60 months).
Linear regression models were used to determine the association between support group attendance and weight loss metrics.

Main Results:

60.8% and 24.3% of participants attended at least one session of the Novel-BSGP and Experienced-BSGP, respectively.
Attendance in the first year significantly predicted one-year % total body weight loss (%TBWL) and % excess weight loss (%EWL).
Attendance in years 2-5 positively correlated with 5-year %TBWL and %EWL.

Conclusions:

Post-surgical bariatric support group programs demonstrate a significant positive effect on weight loss.
Support group participation is associated with improved short- and long-term weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery.