Surgical Treatments for Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Bariatric surgery occurs because?
A
tried weight loss programs have failed and have a BMI higher than 35, as well as health problems
2
Q
Gastric Banding, aka gastroplasty, is?
A
adjustable band is put at top of stomach, affecting stomach size (volume of 30 ml), and slows rate at which food leaves the stomach
3
Q
What is Gastric Bypass?
A
connecting small intestine to upper part of stomach
4
Q
What does gastric bypass do?
A
small stomach limits intake, shorter SI limits absorption, rapid weight loss
5
Q
Liposuction is?
A
vacuuming out subcutaneous fat with a hollow needle which generally does not decrease risk
6
Q
reasonable goal for weight loss is ?
A
~10% initial weight in 6 months
