Direct Measurement of Ingestive Behaviour in Relation to Sex Differences and Gastrointestinal Hormone Levels in Patients After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery (BS), especially procedures like Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), is the most effective treatment for obesity. Yet, the exact mechanisms governing its effect are somewhat elusive, with current research mainly focusing on post-operative food intake outcomes based on self-reported data, which might not fully capture the nuanced changes in eating behaviours. To address these gaps, our study plans to employ the newly developed "drinkometer", a device capable of analysing the intricate changes in drinking behaviour following BS. This tool promises to bring a more detailed perspective to the changes in ingestive behaviours, bypassing the inaccuracies of self-reporting methods. By expanding our research to encompass diverse patient demographics and examining potential links to physiological shifts like gut hormone level alterations, the study aims to provide a more rounded understanding of the long-term impacts of BS on eating behaviours.