Publications by authors named "Paola De Negri"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how dietary and behavioral counseling impacts weight loss and maintenance after bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG).
- It compared two groups of obese patients: one receiving standard surgical follow-up and the other receiving additional dietetic support, finding that while dietary support improved adherence to the program, it did not significantly alter weight outcomes after two years.
- The results suggest that while counseling helps patients stick to their bariatric plans, it doesn't change overall weight loss success, highlighting the need for ongoing motivation and behavioral strategies.
Purposes: Aberrant eating patterns are frequently observed in bariatric patients. Since bariatric operations produce alterations in food transit and in appetite/satiety balance, postoperative eating behavior changes are not surprising.
Methods: 88 consecutive obese patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP, 50 cases) and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG, 38 cases) were retrospectively evaluated.