Association of protein consumption and biochemical values of individuals filling 6 months after bariatric surgery

Obesity is defined as the increase in body fat mass beyond normal and it is a health problem which causes high morbidity and mortality with metabolic disorders. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for the treatment of obesity and the treatment of many metabolic problems associated with obesity. This study was carried out in order to gain information about protein consumption in the patients who had bariatric surgery in the 6th month after the operation and how their protein intake affects blood findings. The study was performed in 60 patients (42 female, 18 male) who applied to a special obesity counseling center in Istanbul and underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). A face-to-face questionnaire, 3-day food consumption record, and individual laboratory results were determined. 25% of the individuals are in the group of 26-35 and 51.7% in the group of 36 years and older. BMI values were 42,76 ± 2,94 kg / m² in men and 26,86 ± 2,67 kg / m² (p <0,05) and 42,33 ± 4,91 and 26,48 in women, respectively. 4.31 kg / m² (p <0.05). The majority of individuals have correctly reported protein-rich food sources. In biochemical measurements; glucose, creatinine and HbA1c values decreased at the 6th postoperative month; HDL, Ca, B12, vitamin D and iron levels were increased (p <0.05). As a result, LSG provides adequate and balanced nutrition in the long term and significant improvement in body weight, improvement in comorbidities and significant improvement in laboratory results. Keywords: Bariatric surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, weight loss, protein sources, biochemical parameters.