The study aims to find out if a specific blood test, measuring the balance between two hormones (adiponectin and leptin), can predict how much weight a person might lose after sleeve gastrectomy, a surgery for obesity. The investigators want to see if this hormone ratio can help identify who will benefit most from the surgery. If the investigators find that people with a low hormone ratio are less likely to lose weight after surgery, doctors can guide them toward other weight-loss options, like lifestyle changes or different treatments, instead of surgery. This way, patients can get the care that's best for them.
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Change in body mass index at 8 months
Timeframe: 8 months after surgery