Obesity remains a critical public health issue in the United States with bariatric surgery emerging as one of the most effective interventions for achieving sustained weight loss and reducing obesity-related comorbidities. However, post-surgical adherence to dietary, physical activity, and follow-up care guidelines is essential for long-term success and remains a significant challenge. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention targeting dietary changes, physical activity, and follow-up care on weight loss outcomes among bariatric surgery patients. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine nutritional needs, behavioral and psychosocial support, long-term outcomes, and technology-based interventions affecting adherence. The findings demonstrate the need for multidisciplinary, individualized support to prevent weight regain and promote optimal health outcomes. The Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory (SCDT) to be used to develop an evidence-based educational program designed to enhance self-care behaviors in post-bariatric surgery patients. The proposed intervention will incorporate education, ongoing support, and follow-up strategies rooted in SCDT to assess and address self-care deficits, with the goal of empowering patients to maintain adherence and improve quality of life after surgery.
