Bariatric Surgery

Question 1

BMI for obese?

Answer 1

30-35

Question 2

BMI for overweight?

Answer 2

25-30

Question 3

BMI for normal?

Answer 3

20-25

Question 4

**bariatric surgical indication for obese ppl?

Answer 4

BMI>35

BMI=30->35 +additional disease(sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes)

+comorbidities, inability to move, joint pain, failure of diet

Question 5

What is the most common complication after bariatric surgery?

Answer 5

Acid reflux (GERD)***

+Dumping syndrome(red cheeks), hernias,