The purpose of this research study is to investigate how body weight and weight-loss surgery affect the natural chemicals found in scalp hair over time. We will also find out how common and severe hair thinning/hair loss and muscle loss are in the first 6 months after bariatric surgery.
Age range
21 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Amino acid concentration
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of study duration at 6 months