Physical activity with hindrances: a qualitative study of post bariatric patients’ experiences of physical activity in relation to excess skin

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Table 1. Main categories and subcategories.

Main categories	Subcategories
Knowledge about, changes in and wishes for physical activity after weight loss	The importance of being physically active Altered physical activity after bariatric surgery The desire to be more physically active Knowledge that exercising cannot reduce the excess skin
Several factors with excess skin affect the ability to be physically active	The excess skin is in the way and is limiting the ability to move The excess skin moves, and I am constantly reminded of it Excess skin causes medical problems when exercising Concerns about the reactions of others The importance of clothes
The role of mental processes	It’s all in my head Overcoming mental barriers Avoidance behaviour Physical activity with some persons works fine I do it anyway