Abstract
Background and Objective: Bariatric surgery has been recognized as the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity. Despite the considerable positive results, adverse consequence can develop. Excessive Weight Loss (EXWL), a rare consequence of bariatric surgery, can lead to a broad adverse consequence. The aim of this study was determining of prevalence and the predicting model of EXWL in patient underwent bariatric surgery until 24 months after surgery.Material and Methods: Data have been extracted from the National Obesity Surgery Database in obesity clinic of * University of Medical Sciences. The subjects of this retrospective cohort study were morbid obese individuals who underwent three various types of bariatric surgery (One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG)) in period of 24 months ago. EXWL has been defined as excess weight loss more than 100% at any time until 24 months after surgery. SPSS (version 23) was used in data analysis.Results: Among 4214 subjects of this study, most excess weight loss after surgery has taken place in 18 months after surgery. 18.5% (n=407) of patients experienced EXWL with highest percentage among OAGB patients (22.6%). The females (20.4% vs.9.9%) and younger persons (35.45 ± 10.25 vs. 39.06 ± 10.76) were more susceptible to EXWL. patients with EXWL had significantly lower BMI (body mass index) (41.11± 4.51 vs. 46.73±6.26) (Kg/m2), and were less probable to had emotional eating. Visceral fat level, fat percentage and BMI were the best predictor of EXWL (P-value for all <0.05).Conclusions: Surgery should be adjusted in younger females with a lower BMI and healthy metabolic status who are more prone to EXWL. In such a way that minimize weight loss speed/value. It may be possible by selection of other surgery procedures, rather than OAGB, tighter follow ups and consultations of patients after surgery is emphasized for more EXWL vulnerable patients.