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Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Interventions Flashcards

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What BMI classifies someone as class I obesity?

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30-34.9

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What BMI classifies someone as class II obesity?

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35-40

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What BMI classifies someone as class III obesity?

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Over 40

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What are factors contributing to obesity?

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Environment
Psychology
Inactivity
Medications
Genetics
Hormones
Emotional stress
Lack of sleep
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What are medical complications of obesity?

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Pulmonary disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Gall bladder disease 
Gyencologic abnormalities
Osteoarthritis
Skin
Gout
Others
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What are reasons for bariatric surgery?

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Co-morbidity resolution
Chronic disease and obesity-related condition prevention
Improvement in quality of life

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What will bariatric surgery NOT do for a patient?

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Unlikely to achieve “normal” BMI or “thin” appearance
Surgery will not change environment, behaviours, relationships. With the lifestyle changes, almost any procedure will work. Without the lifestyle changes, no surgery will work long term

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What are indications for bariatric surgery?

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BMI of over 40
BMI of over 35 with obesity-related co-morbidity
Failure of diet and exercise
Compliant patient

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What are some of the current procedure methods? How do hormones affect these procedures?

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Restrictive (consume less food)
Malabsorptive (decreased absorption of calories eaten)
Combined restrictive and malabsorptive
Significant hormonal factors contribute to weight loss and disease remission in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy

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What are some of the current procedures?

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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG or VSG)
Bilio-pancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (not preformed in MB)
Adjustable gastric band (e.g., lap-band, slim band)
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Describe the roux-en-Y gastric bypass

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Combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure

Strong hormonal component to weight loss and comorbidity resolution

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Describe the sleeve gastrectomy

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Restrictive procedure with hormonal component

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Describe the bilbo-pancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

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Mainly malabsorptive, some restriction and hormonal change

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Describe the adjustable gastric band

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Purely restrictive procedure; there’s a ring around the stomach that inflates. As it inflates, it makes a small pouch and it makes the patient feel full
Fewer complications but higher failure rate
Lowest weight loss and disease resolution (10-15% total weight loss)
Reversible

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How does the roux-en-Y gastric bypass work?

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The stomach is divided into two parts.
Small stomach pouch (15-30 ml) causes restriction
Food enters the small stomach and goes down into the jejunum. Food bypasses the distal stomach, duodenum and a portion of the jejunum (results in malabsorption)
The duodenum and the rest of the stomach is reattached later
Significant hormonal changes also occur: increased insulin sensitivity and production, increased satiety, decreased hunger

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What are the results of the RYGB?

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Results in 30% total weight loss (average)

Best resolution of comorbidities (mainly type II diabetes mellitus)

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How does the sleeve gastrectomy work?

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The large curvature of the stomach (80% of the stomach) is removed, leaving a narrow tube
The pyloric sphincter is still there, which helps with satiety because the food doesn’t leave the stomach quickly (decreased hunger)
Limited macronutrient malabsorption

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What are the results of the sleeve gastrectomy?

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Results in 20% total weight loss

Comorbidity resolution between band and gastric bypass

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Describe the pre-op diet

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Goal is the shrink the liver to make surgery safer and easier
Some weight loss occurs, normal is 7-15 lbs
Boost diabetic: 5 bottles/day (950 kcal, 80g of protein, 80g carbohydrate per day)

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What type of diet should a patient be consuming post-op?

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High protein, high fibre, low-moderate carbohydrate diet life-long

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How much protein should a patient be consuming post-op?

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Minimum 60g/day for at least the first year
Generally 1g/kg/day
Some require protein supplements to meet needs

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How many calories should a patient be consuming post-op?

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Around 1200 kcal/day long-term

500-600 kcal/day for the first two weeks post-op, increasing as meal volume/tolerance increases

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How often should patients be eating post-op?

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Frequent meals: minimum 3 meals plus 1-3 snacks

Limited to 1-1.5 cups of food per meal

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How much fluid do patients need to consume post-op?

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Minimum 2L/day, separate from meals
Limit caffeine and caloric beverages
Avoid carbonated drinks
Try to separate fluids and solids

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What should the patient consume on operative day and post-op day 1 (in hospital)?

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Clear fluids and protein supplement

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What is phase 1 of post-op diet progression?

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Liquids
Days 1-7 post-op
Clear fluids and meal replacements/protein shakes

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What is phase 2 of post-op diet progression?

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Pureed foods
1-4 weeks post-op
Focus on protein-rich foods

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What is phase 3 of post-op diet progression?

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Soft, minced foods
4-8 weeks post-op
Portions: 0.5 cup of food per meal, 6-7 small meals per day
Begin to separate beverages from meals

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What is phase 4 of post-op diet progression?

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Regular food
Starts 8-12 weeks post-op
Portion: 0.75-1 cup per mea

30
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What are the required vitamins and minerals post-op?

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Multivitamin/mineral
Vitamin B12
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin D
Increased doses and/or other micronutrient supplements may be required
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How much of a multivitamin/mineral should a patient have?

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1 per day
At least 15 mg, 2 mg copper, zinc, selenium
100% RDA for at least 2/3 nutrients

32
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How much vitamin B12 should a patient have?

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500-100 ug/day

33
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How much iron should a patient have?

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25-40 mg, ferrous gluconate

At least 2 hours from calcium/thyroid medication

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How much calcium should a patient have?

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1200-1500 mg/day, in 3 doses
Must be taken with food
At least 2 hours from iron/thyroid medication

35
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How much vitamin D should a patient have?

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2000 IU/day

Taken with calcium for best absorption

36
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When should patients start taking required vitamins and minerals?

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Patients should take all supplements by 2 weeks post-op
Large tablets must be cut, crushed or chewed for the first while (tablets/capsules smaller than an M&M are generally fine to swallow whole)

37
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Do vitamins and minerals have to be solid?

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Liquid supplements may be better absorbed and/or tolerated

Alternative routes/types of supplementation are also available (injections, dissolvable strips, chewables)

38
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What are some potential early complications of surgery?

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Staple line leak
Bleed
Nausea and vomiting
Dehydration

39
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What ares some potential late complications of surgery?

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Adhesions/small bowel obstruction
Gastric and/or anastomotic ulcers
Stomal stenosis
Cholelithiasis
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
Pouch dilation (stretching)
40
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What are some early nutrition complications?

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Food intolerances

Dumping syndrome

41
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Describe food intolerances

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Fresh breads, pasta, rick, corn, fruit and vegetables skins, tough meats, lactose
Intolerances are individual; some resolve over time
Increasing intolerances could signal complications (ulcer, stricture, etc.)
Multiple intolerances may decrease diet quality, macro- and micronutrient intake

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Describe dumping syndrome

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Caused by the rapid transit of simple/free sugars or greasy foods into lower small intestine
0-60 minutes after eating
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, hypoglycemic symptoms
Treatment: avoid suspect foods and beverages, read food labels/ingredients lists carefully

43
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What are some late nutrition complications/

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Hair loss
Kidney stones (oxalate)
Reactive hypoglycemia
Lack of appetite

44
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Describe hair loss

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Common 3-6 months post-op
Stress response
Over 9 months post-op is likely due to nutrient deficiency

45
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What causes kidney stones?

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Increased oxalate retention, decreased fat intake, decreased calcium intake, inadequate hydration, other metabolic factors

46
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How are kidney stones treated?

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Minimum 2 L of fluid/day, at least 100 mg calcium, low oxalate diet

47
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Describe reactive hypoglycemia

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Causes: inadequate CHO, missed meals, excessive exercise or medication, increased incretin release
1-3 hours after meals (hypoglycaemic symptoms)
Focus on complex/high fibre CHO, combining CHO and protein for snacks

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Describe a lack of appetite

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Hunger cutes change or may be absent due to decreased appetite-stimulating gut hormones (e.g, ghrelin, etc.)
Use reminders to eat, regular meal pattern, measure portions
Occasionally appetite-stimulating medications may be added

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What are common micronutrient deficiencies?

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Iron
Zinc
Copper
Vitamin A (rare)
Thiamine
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
50
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Describe iron deficiency

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Up to 51% of patients become deficient
Symptoms: fatigue, headaches, insomnia, hair loss
Treatment: up to 300 mg oral elemental iron + 250 mg vitamin C (at least 2 hours between iron/calcium/thyroid medication)
May need iron infusions in refractory cases

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Describe zinc deficiency

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Up to 28=36% 1 year post-op; potentially refractory requiring ongoing supplementation (requires concurrent copper supplementation

52
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Describe copper deficiency

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Increasing prevalence, appears over 2 years post-op
Symptoms: ataxic gait, extremity numbness, unexplained anemia
1 mg Cu: 8-15 mg Zn in supplements to prevent deficiency

53
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Describe vitamin A deficiency

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Rare, up to 10-17% of patients
More common with poor diet and inadequate supplementation
Occular changes lead to finding
Some patients require ongoing high-dose supplements

54
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Describe thiamine deficiency

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More common with persistent vomiting and reduced food intake

55
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Describe vitamin B12 deficiency

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Low acid environment, decreased digestion of vitamin from foods
Exclusion of distal stomach, therefore reduced intrinsic factor produced
May require alternative routes

56
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Describe vitamin D deficiency

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Decreased absorption from foods, decreased intake of vitamin D rich foods
May require short-term high doses to reach normal levels

57
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What medications needs to be changed?

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NSAIDs
Oral contraceptives
Anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, etc.
Avoid extended release or enteric coated medications

58
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How are NSAIDs changed?

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They post an increased risk of ulcer

Must be avoided roused only in small doses for 2-3 days

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How are oral contraceptives changed?

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Absorption rates vary after surgery, but are generally decreased. We are unable to predict absorption or effectiveness
Patients should choose non-oral hormonal contraceptives or barrier methods

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How are anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, etc. changed?

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Absorption changes are common and variable post-op
Unable to predict how a patient will respond to meds post-op
Close monitoring by patient and care team of symptoms to readjust medication in the early post-op period

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Why should patients avoid extended-release or enteric located medications?

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Decreased absorption area
Increased transit through gut
Decreased bioavailability for patients

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Can patients consume alcohol?

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There is an increased alcohol sensitivity; due to weight loss, faster gastric emptying and ethanol absorption and slower metabolic clearance
Increased ulcer risk with increase intake
Patients should abstain from alcohol for 12 months post-op (may reintroduce alcohol in small amounts if no complications)

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Can patients become pregnant?

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Patients should wait at least 12-18 months after surgery to get pregnant
Increased risk to fetus during period of rapid weight loss, greatest risk of nutritional deficiencies

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How often do patients needs to follow up?

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Patients are seen at least 5 times in the first year post-op by bariatric team
Annual follow up visits including nutritional monitoring/bloodwork are lifelong
More frequent follow up may be need if complications develop

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