Overview
The retrospective cohort study will compare the prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors between older patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and older patients with obesity without previous bariatric surgery.
Description
The aim of the study is to compare the prevalence of sarcopenia and nutritional status between adults older than 65 years who have previously undergone bariatric surgery and patients with obesity but without previous bariatric surgery. Current sarcopenia will be assessed during a cross-sectional assessment after surgery using the criteria from the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed informed consent
- Age 65 years or older
- Group 1 & 2: Previous bariatric surgery for obesity 1 - 10 years ago
- Group 3: No previous weight loss surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current diagnosis of cancer
- Advanced organ failure, including chronic kidney disease Stage 5, liver cirrhosis Stage 3, intestinal failure, heart failure stage D, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage 4.
- Immobility
- Neuromuscular degenerative conditions
- Gastrointestinal conditions including coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, previous resection of the small intestine, gastroparesis
- Unable to follow the procedures of the studies due to cognitive impairment such as diagnosed dementia.
- Allergy/intolerance to milk, or soy or spirulina