Identifying Lifestyle Patterns in Patients 5+ Years After Bariatric Surgery

The study delves into the behaviors of patients who had metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) more than 5 years ago. Analyzing various factors like diet, physical activity, sleep, smoking, and alcohol consumption, researchers uncovered two distinct lifestyle patterns. One pattern linked processed foods, risky alcohol consumption, and smoking, while the other associated with unprocessed foods and more sleep. These findings underscore the need for continued clinical support for long-term MBS patients to maintain healthier postoperative lifestyles.

Journal Article by de O Alencar L, Silva SA (…) de Carvalho KMB et 2 al. in Obes Surg

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