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What is bariatric surgery?
Weight reduction surgery for the morbidly obese
What is the definition of morbid obesity?
BMI > 40 or BMI > 35 with a related medical problem
What is the first type of food patients can have after bariatric surgery?
Liquid diet
What is a potential risk of bariatric surgery involving leakage of stomach contents?
Gastrointestinal leak
Which condition, characterized by high blood sugar, often improves after bariatric surgery?
Type 2 diabetes
What is the most common reason people undergo bariatric surgery?
To treat morbid obesity
What BMI value is considered overweight?
BMI between 25 and 29.9
What is the most important nutrient to focus on after bariatric surgery?
Protein
What is a serious complication where blood clots travel to the lungs after surgery?
Pulmonary embolism
What heart-related condition is reduced by bariatric surgery?
Heart disease or high cholesterol
What is a common type of bariatric surgery that reduces the stomach to a sleeve?
Sleeve gastrectomy
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index; a measure of body weight relative to height
What is a common beverage that patients are advised to avoid after bariatric surgery?
Carbonated drinks (soda)
What condition can occur if food moves too quickly through the stomach and causes symptoms like nausea?
Dumping syndrome
What condition related to breathing during sleep is commonly improved after bariatric surgery?
Sleep apnea
Which bariatric surgery involves creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the intestines?
Gastric bypass
What BMI value is considered underweight?
BMI below 18.5
What lifestyle change is essential for long-term success after bariatric surgery?
Regular physical activity
What vitamin deficiency is common after bariatric surgery?
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Which joint condition can improve due to weight loss after bariatric surgery?
Osteoarthritis
What is the term for weight regain after bariatric surgery?
Weight recidivism
What BMI value is considered obese?
BMI > 30
What is the term for eating too quickly after bariatric surgery, leading to discomfort?
Eating too fast or overeating
What is the risk of blood clots forming in the legs after surgery?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
What stomach problem might improve after bariatric surgery?
Acid reflux (GERD)