Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training to Prevent Fat-Free Mass Loss Following Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery

"The intervention consists of two components:~1. Resistance Exercise Training Participants will engage in a 24-week resistance training program. This program includes one supervised session per week supervised by a qualified kinesiologist, complemented by two to three additional unsupervised sessions per week performed at home.~2. Protein Supplementation~Participants will receive daily protein supplements for a total duration of 12 weeks. The dosage will be progressively increased:~* 20 grams per day during weeks 1-4~* 40 grams per day during weeks 5-8~* 60 grams per day during weeks 9-12 After the 12-week supplementation period, participants will receive additional dietary counseling sessions with a dietitian. These sessions aim to support the maintenance of adequate protein intake through dietary intake."