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The World Health Organization predicts that by 2025 about 2.3 billion people will be overweight. Bariatric surgery is an option for weight loss according to medical guidelines, with the aim of increasing the individual's quality of life. Physical activity can assist in this process. The objective of the study was to know the level of physical activity and quality of life of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery. This is a review of the literature published between the years 2010 to 2020. The search was carried out on the PubMed portal, BVS and Portal Capes. The descriptors "quality of life", "physical activity" and "bariatric surgery" were used. No language restrictions were used and review articles were excluded. 423 articles were found that, after inserting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 29 were selected for the study. As a result, the prevalence of women seeking Bariatric Surgery was found. Weight loss has a positive relationship with quality of life as there is a change in lifestyle, associated diseases and improved self-esteem. In the first year after surgery, the greatest weight loss occurs. The body's functionality is a stimulus factor for physical activity. There is more physical activity in patients' daily lives, but it is still not a priority in their lifestyle. Post-bariatric individuals who do physical activity lose more weight and have less weight gain compared to those who do not do physical activity. Bariatric surgery is considered to help reduce BMI, improve quality of life, but it cannot be related to weight loss with the level of physical activity.

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