Interventions to improve long-term weight loss in patients following bariatric surgery: challenges and solutions

Figures & data

Table 1 Percentage of excess weight loss in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands

Surgical procedure	Percentage of excess weight loss
	2 years	5 years	10 years
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass	65.95%^Citation8	58%^Citation8	53.6%^Citation9
Sleeve gastrectomy	64%^Citation8	55%^Citation10,*	47.2%^Citation9
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band	51.8%^Citation9	49.6%^Citation9

Notes:

* Based on a small study of 26 clients. As sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new procedure, there are no appropriate long-term systematic reviews of sleeve gastrectomy.

Table 2 Recommended foods for optimal long-term healthy eating postbariatric surgery

Diet	Serving size	Recommended foods	Foods not recommended
Long-term healthy eating postbariatric surgery	125 g (one-half cup) per 30 minutes^Citation27	• Fruits • Vegetables • Lean meats, poultry, fish, seafood, legumes, eggs, nuts, and seeds • High-fiber bread and cereal foods • Low-fat dairy products^Citation27	• High-energy foods (those high in sugar or fat) • Pureed foods that do not produce adequate satiety^Citation27,Citation28

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