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ea0035p748 | Obesity | ECE2014

Bariatric surgery and bone loss: novel mechanisms and comparison of different modalities

Brzozowska Malgorzata , Bliuc Dana , Hong Angel , Jorgensen John , Talbot Michael , Rigas Georgia , Chen Weiwen , Pocock Nicholas , Eisman John , White Christopher , Baldock Paul , Center Jacqueline

Although bariatric surgery is the most effective weight loss therapy, its skeletal consequences are unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of weight loss, gut hormones, adiponectin on bone loss in people undergoing Dieting (Diet), Gastric Banding (GB) and Gastric Sleeve (GS) over 24 months post-intervention.There were 15 Diet, 8 GB and 20 GS subjects with mean (±S.D.) age 53 (12) years and BMI 39 (6). At 12 months mea...