Behavioral outcomes following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed after failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

A healthy diet and good eating behaviors are essential components of long-term success in weight maintenance after bariatric surgery. Although rates of revised bariatric surgery have increased, data on subsequent behavioral outcomes are sparse. The aim of our study was to investigate behavioral outcomes following revised laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (R-LSG) that was indicated for failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and compare with outcomes following primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (P-LSG).

Health behavior, food tolerance, and satisfaction after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Background: Success in maintaining weight loss after bariatric surgery requires the ability to implement long-term changes in eating habits and lifestyle. However, no data are available on patients' eating ability and behavioral aspects after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Methods: A total of 60 patients who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy from 2007 to 2009 completed a questionnaire on habits, weight loss, health behaviors (e.