This document discusses the importance of exercise after bariatric surgery. It provides the following key points: 1. Exercise after bariatric surgery helps with weight loss, maintaining metabolic rate, toning the body, preserving muscle mass, and avoiding weight regain. 2. Studies show that exercise after surgery aids in weight maintenance and improves metabolic effects by preserving fat free mass which impacts resting energy expenditure. 3. Resistance exercise is especially important for elderly bariatric patients to maintain muscle mass and physical function. Exercise has been shown to cause more fat loss and muscle gain after surgery.