No relationship was identified between changes in weight and walking performance post-surgery .
Although physical activity performed after bariatric surgery is associated with enhanced weight loss outcomes , there is limited information on patients ' physical activity behaviour in this context .
This systematic review and meta- analysis assessed pre-operative to post-operative changes in physical activity and physical function outcomes among obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery .
Health‐related quality of life after gastric banding
Bariatric surgery ameliorates  obesity‐associated diseases  , result ing in psychological and social benefits . Long‐term studies of its effects on quality of life ( QOL ) assessed with well established instruments are lacking . This prospect i ve study investigated the long‐term effects of  gastric b and ing  on health‐related QOL using an obesity‐specific vali date d measure
No relationship was identified between changes in weight and walking performance post-surgery .
Although physical activity performed after bariatric surgery is associated with enhanced weight loss outcomes , there is limited information on patients ' physical activity behaviour in this context .
This systematic review and meta- analysis assessed pre-operative to post-operative changes in physical activity and physical function outcomes among obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery .