Efficacy of Aerobic Training Program on Weight Reduction after Gastric Banding (A Randomized, Controlled Trial)

The purpose of this study was to determine if differences on weight reduction existed between a group of 20 morbid obese female patients (Study Group) who had undergone Gastric Banding (GB) and who received Aerobic training program and other group of 20 obese patients (Control Group) had undergone GB only. Methods: data were obtained for each patient from history about the presence of any functional, social or economic problems and psychological status; determination body mass index (BMI), serum cholesterol and triglycerides level were done after six weeks postoperative (pre- exercise) and at six months postoperative. The physical therapy program began, six weeks post operative for experimental group. Including aerobic exercises performed on the stationary bicycle, for 40 min, 3 sessions per week for 6 months Results: showed a statistically significant decrease in BMI, total serum cholesterol and triglycerides in both groups, with a higher rate of reduction in experimental group. Conclusion: these results suggested that aerobic training program had a significant effect on weight reduction after Gastric Banding (GB) than Gastric Banding (GB) only.