Friday, May 22, 2026 / Le vendredi 22 mai 2026
PLENARY SESSION #2 / SÉANCE PLÉNIÈRE #2
The Dark Side of the Moon: Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Le côté obscur de la lune : regain de poids après une chirurgie bariatrique
11:00am - 11:10am / 11h00 – 11h10
Nutritional Perspective
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the nutritional factors involved in weight regain following metabolic surgery.
- Analyze the role of macronutrient intake (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibers) in long-term weight control after surgery.
- Understand changes in hunger and satiety signals following metabolic surgery and their impact on eating behaviors.
- Identify nutritional intervention strategies to support the prevention or management of weight regain.
Speaker:
Ms. Marianne Legault, Nutritionist, IUCPQ
Marianne Legault has been a registered dietitian since 2020. With a master’s degree focusing on structural changes in the brain following bariatric surgery, she now applies her knowledge as a clinical dietitian in bariatric medicine and bariatric surgery at the Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et Pneumologie de Québec.
At the same time, she continues her research on obesity as a doctoral student in nutrition. Her project aims to understand how physical activity and nutrition can enhance the effectiveness of incretin-based treatments, preserve muscle mass, and improve overall heath.
She is also research professional whitin a team studying eating behaviors, brain and cognitive changes, and nutritional status in the context of obesity and its treatments.
Perspective nutritionnelle
Conférencière :
Mme Marianne Legault, nutritionniste, IUCPQ
Marianne Legault has been a registered dietitian since 2020. With a master’s degree focusing on structural changes in the brain following bariatric surgery, she now applies her knowledge as a clinical dietitian in bariatric medicine and bariatric surgery at the Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et Pneumologie de Québec.
At the same time, she continues her research on obesity as a doctoral student in nutrition. Her project aims to understand how physical activity and nutrition can enhance the effectiveness of incretin-based treatments, preserve muscle mass, and improve overall heath.
She is also research professional whitin a team studying eating behaviors, brain and cognitive changes, and nutritional status in the context of obesity and its treatments.