Bariatric Surgery Health Impacts

Bariatric surgery aids weight loss by altering metabolism and food absorption. Patients qualify if they have a BMI over 40, or over 35 with comorbidities like high blood pressure or diabetes. The surgery offers benefits beyond weight loss, improving conditions like diabetes and sleep apnea. Despite misconceptions, bariatric surgery is safe, with a low risk of major complications and death.

What are the two main ways bariatric surgery helps in weight loss?

• By improving mental health and motivation

• By altering metabolism and reducing calorie absorption

• By increasing appetite and food intake

• By enhancing muscle growth and strength

Which of the following BMI values qualifies a patient for bariatric surgery without additional health conditions?

• BMI over 30

• BMI over 35

• BMI over 40

• BMI over 25

What is one of the health conditions that can qualify a patient with a BMI over 35 for bariatric surgery?

• Low blood pressure

• COPD

• Asthma

• Anemia

Which health condition is NOT mentioned as being improved by bariatric surgery?

• Diabetes

• Arthritis

• High blood pressure

• Sleep apnea

How does the safety of bariatric surgery compare to gallbladder surgery?

• It is about as safe as gallbladder surgery

• It is more dangerous than gallbladder surgery

• It is not comparable to gallbladder surgery

• It is less safe than gallbladder surgery

What is the risk of death after a bariatric operation?

• Above 5%

• Below 1%

• Between 2% and 4%

• Exactly 1%