Lifestyle Management Flashcards
1
Q
Why are overweight people told to eat more slowly?
A
- Most satiety signals come from small bowels
- Takes 30-60 mins to activate
2
Q
Which patients are considered for obesity surgery?
A
BMI > 40 or 35
Co-morbidities
3
Q
What types of surgery is available for obese patients?
A
- Gastric bypass - malabsorptive
- more effective for weight loss but more complications
- Gastroplasty + gastric banding - restrictive
- vertical = more effective than horizontal
- gastric banding = greater weight loss + least invasive
