Morbid Obesity: Effects of Conservative Treatments and Gastric Bypass Surgery

Morbid Obesity: Effects of Conservative Treatments and Gastric Bypass Surgery

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of conservative treatments of obesity with surgery (gastric bypass).

The aim of this study is to evaluate 3 different treatments of obesity with gastric bypass. Two groups will be treated in different clinics and 1 group will be treated at our outpatient clinic. Sixty patients will participate in each group. Behavioural changes and weight loss over 4-5 years will be followed. We will also analyse changes in hormones, mental status, sexual behaviour, effect of training and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index (BMI) > 40 or BMI > 35 with complications

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable atherosclerotic disease
• Psychologically unstable
• Unable to participate in the training program