Gastrointestinal - Obesity & Bariatric Surgery

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Obesity BMI

> 30 kg/m2

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Obesity health hazards

Type 2 diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancers

Osteoarthritis

Fatty liver

Obstructive sleep apnea

Depression

Hypertension

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Who is eligible for bariatric surgery, regardless of comorbidities?

BMI over 40

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Who is eligible for bariatric surgery, given that they have comorbidities?

BMI >35

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Types of bariatric surgery

Restrictive

Malabsorptive

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Restrictive bariatric surgery

Limit caloric intake by decreasing stomach size

Uses gastric banding

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Issue with restrictive bariatric surgery

Can still overeat and extend pouch

Can consume high calorie liquids

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Malabsorptive bariatric surgery

Decrease effectiveness of nutrient absorption by shortening the length of the functional small intestine