Associations of dietitian follow-up counselling visits and physical exercise with weight loss one year after sleeve gastrectomy.

Patients with better adherence to RD follow-up meetings were also more physically active. Patients on physical exercise also achieved greater weight reduction following SG, and reported less pain or discomfort. Nutritional counselling and physical exercise are necessary to ensure maximal and sustainable benefits from SG.  LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, Cohort study.