Gut Hormone Response, Appetite and Intestinal Transit Time in Good and Poor Weight Responders After Gastric Bypass

Gut Hormone Response, Appetite and Intestinal Transit Time in Good and Poor Weight Responders 1-2 Years After Gastric Bypass

The aim of the study is to describe differences in meal-stimulated gut hormone response, appetite and intestinal transit time between good and poor responders 1-2 years after Gastric Bypass surgery for obesity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 20-60 years
• Completed laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery without complications (cases)
• No previous gastric bypass surgery (controls)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes
• Disease or treatment interfering with appetite or gastrointestinal motility
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Excess weight loss 1 year after gastric bypass > 50% and =< 60% (cases)