How do I choose a bariatric surgeon?
How do I choose a bariatric surgeon?
How do I choose a bariatric surgeon?
Here are 8 important tips to help you find the best surgeon for you.
- Get Referrals.
- Research the Bariatric Surgeon’s Credentials.
- Consider the Bariatric Surgeon’s Experience.
- Consider Gender.
- Research Hospital Quality.
- Evaluate Communication Style.
- Read Patient Reviews.
- Know What Your Insurance Covers.
How do I know if gastric bypass is right for me?
You may be a candidate for weight-loss surgery if:
- you are more than 100 pounds overweight.
- your BMI is greater than or equal to 40.
- your BMI is greater than or equal to 35 and you have a weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
What medical conditions disqualify you for bariatric surgery?
BMI ≥ 40, or more than 100 pounds overweight. BMI ≥ 35 and at least one or more obesity-related co-morbidities such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders, or heart disease.
What doctor do you see for gastric bypass?
Gastroenterologists play an integral role in the pre- and post-operative management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
What is dumping syndrome like?
Dumping syndrome is also known as rapid gastric emptying. People with dumping syndrome experience symptoms like nausea and abdominal cramping. These symptoms happen because your small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that has not been digested properly in the stomach.
Can food pass through you in 2 hours?
The normal range for transit time includes the following: gastric emptying (2 to 5 hours), small bowel transit (2 to 6 hours), colonic transit (10 to 59 hours), and whole gut transit (10 to 73 hours). Your digestion rate is also based on what you’ve eaten. Meat and fish can take as long as 2 days to fully digest.