They are meant to cause weight loss when other methods have proven ineffective

What are bariatric surgical procedures meant for?

Hovermat, current medications, BMI, history, labs

What are some pre-op considerations you may have for your patient?

Heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, stroke

What are some comorbidities that can come with being obese?

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Which surgery removes about 80% of the stomach?

Gastric Bypass

What is another name for Roux-en-Y?

Bariatric Sensitivity

What is the name of the CBL we talked about?

One at thighs and one at ankles

Where would you position the safety straps on your patient?

Body aches, feeling tired and cold, dry skin, mood changes, thinning/loss of hair

What are some symptoms the patient may experience post-surgery?

Vitamin deficiencies, dumping syndrome, and most of these surgeries are irreversible

Name some possible disadvantages of bariatric surgery

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

In which bariatric surgery is a small tubular stomach pouch created and a large portion of the small intestine bypassed?

Bariatric retractors, staplers, longer trocars, foot boards

What are some supplies we need to have for our bariatric patients in the OR?

Laparoscopically

How are most bariatric procedures performed?

Psychological exam

What type of exam is conducted prior to bariatric surgery?

“If you would just fix your diet..”
“Surgery is a cop out”
“If you weren’t so lazy maybe you could lose the weight”

What were some quotes bariatric patients have heard from people?

More energy, healthier lifestyle, significant weight loss, food restriction, changes in hormones, diabetes might be resolved

What are three advantages to bariatric surgery?

30-50%

What percentage of the population is currently obese?

Roux-en-Y

What bariatric surgery is the “Gold Standard?”

Infection, blood clots, lung/breathing problems, leaks in the GI system and transfer addiction

What are some complications post-op?

Gastric Band

Which surgery does not require the stomach to be cut?

They restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold and they cause malabsorption of nutrients

How does bariatric surgery help the patient lose so much weight?

40 or higher OR 35 to 39.9 with other serious health problems

What BMI qualifies a person for bariatric surgery?

Eating and drinking at the same time

What can put you at risk for dumping syndrome?

Roux-en-Y

Which surgery takes a portion of the stomach and attaches it directly to the small intestine?

Gastric Band

Which type of bariatric surgery is reversible and adjustable?

Stay well-hydrated, DO NOT drink within 30 min of eating, small bites, chew completely, slowly add soft foods, don't lift more than 10 lbs or any strenuous exercise for 14 days post surgery

What are three education topics post surgery?