weight loss surgery

Question 1

name 8 risks of obesity?

Answer 1

HD
Lipid problems
hypertension
type 2 diabetes
dementia 
cancer
polycystic ovarian syndrome
NAFLD

Question 2

what is the effect of surgery and risk of MI?

Answer 2

decreases after surgery

Question 3

benefit of surgery?

Answer 3

cost effective

Question 4

types of surgeries to promote weight management?

Answer 4

gastric band

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

laparoscopic gastric bypass

Question 5

advantages of intra-gastric balloon?

Answer 5

non operable option
removable
BMI 27-50

Question 6

disadvantages of intra-gastric balloon?

Answer 6

once removed, potential weight regain
large hiatus hernia
anticoagulation

Question 7

survival rates of 1y bariatric surgery?

Answer 7

99.95% survival

Question 8

typical female presentation

Answer 8

35yrs
90kg
BMI - 35kg/m2
type 2 diabetes

Question 9

typical male presentation

Answer 9

55yrs
150kg
BMI - 55kg/m2
type 2 diabetes 
Iscahemic HD
CKD3
sleep apnoea

Question 10

tier progression of weight management?

Answer 10

1 - universal interventions
2 - lifestyle interventions
3 - specialist services
4 - surgery

Question 11

MDT?

Answer 11

surgeon
gastroenterologist 
anaesthetist
bariatric specialist nurse
psychologist 
dietician 
radiologist

Question 12

common problems following weight loss surgery?

Answer 12

increased thirst 
nausea & vomiting 
acid reflux 
excess skin 
hair loss