This observational study is looking at how metabolic and bariatric surgery affects your body's fat metabolism (how your body processes fats) and certain immune cells called myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Researchers want to understand the connection between these changes after surgery. You may be able to join if you are a biological female between 35 and 60 years old, identify as white or black, have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, and have high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). The study will measure changes in fat metabolism and these immune cells at the beginning and again 52 weeks after surgery. The current status of this study is unclear, and it plans to enroll 20 participants.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and collect information without assigning treatments. It aims to enroll 20 participants.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 52 weeks after surgery to measure changes.

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