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The aim of this study is to evaluate the isolated effects of weight loss achieved after bariatric surgery on left ventricular (LV) geometry and diastolic functions in individuals with the \u201cMetabolically Healthy Obese\u201d (MHO) phenotype. Materials and Methods: The study included 28 patients (Surgical Group) who underwent Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) between January 2022 and December 2025, had a preoperative Body Mass Index (BMI) &gt; 40 kg\/m2, and had no known cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. The control group consisted of 25 age- and gender-matched metabolically healthy morbidly obese patients who had not undergone surgery. Demographic and echocardiographic data of all participants were analyzed at baseline and at 6 months. Results: Weight Loss: In the surgical group, BMI decreased from 46.21 kg\/m2 to 37.11 kg\/m2 at the 6th month, while no significant change was observed in the control group. Cardiac Structure: In the surgical group, Left Ventricular Mass Index was significantly decreased from 51.11 g\/m2 to 44.57 g\/m2. Cardiac Function: The E\/A ratio, an indicator of diastolic function, increased significantly from 1.19 to 1.34 in the surgical group, indicating notable improvement. No clinically meaningful change in systolic function was detected. Metabolic Parameters: The surgical group exhibited marked improvements in glucose and lipid profiles (decrease in Total Cholesterol, increase in HDL). Conclusions: The study demonstrates that bariatric surgery, independent of metabolic comorbidities, directly provides \u201creverse remodeling\u201d of cardiac structure and improves function through reduction of adipose tissue and alleviation of hemodynamic load. 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