This research project aims to study how obesity affects the heart and metabolism, and how these effects change after significant weight loss following bariatric surgery. In particular, we want to look at how blood vessels and fat tissue function in people with obesity, to detect early signs of vascular problems and understand how fat tissue communicates with blood vessels. Our main idea is that obesity disrupts the normal function of blood vessels, partly due to substances released by fat tissue and changes in gut bacteria. We believe that 6 and 12 months after surgery - with proper weight loss - these problems will gradually improve. We expect to see better blood vessel function and lower levels of inflammation and fat-related substances in the blood, which could significantly reduce the overall risk of heart disease.
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changes at the vascular tissue
Timeframe: 12 months
To analyze the changes adipose tissue
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of study at 12 month