Bariatric Surgery Flashcards
Surgical procedure performed on the stomach
or intestines to induce weight loss
bariatric surgery
Qualifications for surgery
BMI greater than ____ OR
BMI greater than ____ with a _______ such as diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, hyperlipidemia
Bariatric Coverage depending on ______
40
35
co-morbidity
insurance
gastric bypass description (GBP)
restrictive and malabsorptive
sleeve gastrectomy
restrictive
adjustable gastric Band
restrictive and adjustable
Long term average loss of ______% excess weight with bypass
Long term average loss of ____% excess weight with sleeve
Resolution or improvement of ________:
– Diabetes
– Hypertension
– GERD
– Reduction in medications
– Quality of life
60-80
50
comorbidities
advantages of gastric bypass
gold standard of wt loss surgery
restrictive and malabsorptive
usual weight loss is 60-80% excess body weight in the first 2 yrs
disadvantages of gastric bypass
Gastrointestinal rerouting
Portion of digestive tract is bypassed, which may result in
nutritional deficiencies
“Dumping syndrome” can occur
Difficult to reverse
More cuts = more changes of leaks
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNY)
jejune attaches to small gastric pouch
duodenum attached to lower in jejunum for pancreas juices to be available
mix in jejunem
Gastric Bypass Complications
Dumping Syndrome
Leaks
Blood clots
Bleeding
Ulcers
Wound infections
Bowel obstruction
Internal hernias
Organ failure
Sepsis
Death
Sleeve Gastrectomy Advantages
- Restrictive
- Continuity of gastrointestinal tract
- No rerouting
- Decrease in hunger by removing fundus and therefore ghrelin
production - Usually achieve loss of 50% excess body weight at 2 years
Sleeve Gastrectomy Disadvantages
Pouch can stretch
Complications:
- Reflux / Leaks / Sepsis / Nausea and Vomiting
- Bleeding / Blood Clots / Vitamin Deficiencies / Death
which surgery to choose…
Very High BMI?
Type 2 Diabetic on Insulin?
GERD? Ulcers? Barrett’s?
Smoker?
NSAID use?
Prior Hernia Repairs?
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
Sleeve
Sleeve
Sleeve
All contraindications are individualized
– Previous ___________
– Previous_______ surgery
– ________: varying degrees
* ________: NO
– _____ didn’t clear them
– Very complicated medical history & any surgery is too high risk
Nissen Fundoplication
stomach
Cirrhosis
Portal Hypertension
Psych
Most Common Nutritional Concerns Post Op
Intolerance to certain foods from _________
____________
____________
Inadequate ______ intake
Weight _____
“_____ Mentality”
nausea and vomiting
Dumping syndrome
Nutritional deficiencies
protein
regain
Diet
Dietary Guidelines in Preparation for Surgery
Eat _______ per day based on _______ and ___ and or ______
– Starch: _____ per meal, eaten ____ on the plate
3 meals
lean protein
fruit
vegetable
1 serving
last