Increased post-operative cardiopulmonary fitness in gastric bypass patients is explained by weight loss

Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB) leads to a major weight loss in obese patients. However, given that most patients remain obese after the weight loss, regular exercise should be part of a healthier lifestyle. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the cardiopulmonary fitness in obese patien...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 2016-12, Vol.26 (12), p.1428-1434
Main Authors: Lund, M. T., Hansen, M., Wimmelmann, C. L., Taudorf, L. R., Helge, J. W., Mortensen, E. L., Dela, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude to Health
Body Composition
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Cardiovascular system
Exercise
Exercise Test
Female
Gastric Bypass
Gastrointestinal surgery
Humans
Male
Obesity, Morbid - physiopathology
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Oxygen Consumption
physical activity
Physical Fitness
Postoperative period
RYGB
Self Concept
Treatment Outcome
VO2 max
Weight control
Weight Loss
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Summary:Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB) leads to a major weight loss in obese patients. However, given that most patients remain obese after the weight loss, regular exercise should be part of a healthier lifestyle. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the cardiopulmonary fitness in obese patients before and after RYGB. Thirty‐four patients had body composition and cardiopulmonary fitness (VO2max) assessed and completed questionnaires regarding physical activity and function twice before RYGB (time points A and B) and 4 and 18 months after surgery (time points C and D). Weight loss was 37 ± 2 kg during the study period. VO2max increased (A: 21 ± 1 vs D: 29 mL/min/kg, P 
ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.12593