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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2020

Does taste preference predict weight regain after bariatric surgery?

Yuxi Zhang, Neeraja Nagarajan, Cecilia Portwood, Kimberly R Smith, Vidyulata Kamath, Susan Carnell, Timothy H Moran, Kimberley E Steele

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Yuxi ZhangUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine, 800 Rose Street MN 150, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA. yzh383@uky.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-2803-9279
Neeraja NagarajanDepartment of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Cecilia PortwoodDepartment of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kimberly R SmithDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Vidyulata KamathDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Susan CarnellDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Timothy H MoranDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kimberley E SteeleDepartment of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Funding

Institute for Clinical and Translational ResearchKL2TR001077 · NCATS · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI FORD, DANIEL ERNEST · 2013 to 2017
$9.2M
Impact of hypothalamic gliosis on appetite regulation and obesity risk in childrenR01DK117623 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI SCHUR, ELLEN A · 2019 to 2023
$3.7M
Imaging small blood and lymphatic vessel abnormalities of the olfactory system in schizophreniaR01NS108452 · NINDS · HUGO W. MOSER RES INST KENNEDY KRIEGER · PI HUA, JUN, KAMATH, VIDYULATA · 2018 to 2022
$3.2M
Early Brain Development and Childhood ObesityR01DK113286 · NIDDK · WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND · PI CARNELL, SUSAN, D'SA, VIREN ANDREW · 2018 to 2023
$2.5M
NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK117623NIH HHS 1K23DK100559NIH HHS KL2TR001077NIH HHS R01DK113286NIH HHS R01DK117623NIH HHS R01NS108452NIH HHS RO1DK103710NIH HHS RO1DK 104867NIH HHS RO1DK19302NIH HHS UO1HD086861
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Abstract

backgroundWhile bariatric surgery is well established as a means of inducing sustained weight loss, the rate of weight loss typically declines after a year, and weight regain has been observed. Preoperative taste preferences have been suspected to play a role in weight regain, possibly by influencing post-operative dietary practices. We sought to investigate the association between preoperative taste preferences and weight regain following bariatric surgery.

methodsPatients who underwent bariatric surgery with at least 2 years of follow-up were included. Demographics and weight were collected in follow-up visits; while patient recall of preoperative taste preference was assessed, using a multiple-choice question in the study survey administered at least 6 months post-surgery. Weight regain was calculated as weight at 2 years minus weight at 1 year post-surgery, with weight regain denoted by positive values and weight loss by negative. Linear regression models were utilized to study associations between weight regain and preoperative taste preferences with and without adjusting for demographic factors and surgery type.

resultsPatients undergoing RYGB had less weight regain (- 4.5 kg, p = 0.033) compared to patients undergoing VSG. Compared to patients with no preferences, patients with sweet food or salty food preferences had 5.5 kg (p = 0.038) and 6.1 kg (p = 0.048) weight regain, respectively, at 2 years post-surgery. After adjustment, patients with salty food preference had 6.8 kg (p = 0.027) weight regain compared to patients with no preferences.

conclusionsPreoperative salty taste preference was associated with weight regain at 2 years post-surgery in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Findings of this project might have implications for predicting long-term weight loss maintenance for patients with known preoperative taste preferences. Our study suggests that patients with preoperative salty taste preference may need further post-operative psychosocial support and resources to prevent weight regain and to ensure healthy and sufficient weight loss.

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Bariatric SurgeryFemaleFood PreferencesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative PeriodSurveys and QuestionnairesTasteWeight GainBariatric surgeryTaste preferencesWeight regain

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