The authors were approached by British Obesity Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) in September 2017 to produce guidelines for the provision of psychological support for patients preand post‐bariatric surgery. These guidelines were developed using seven stages: (a) review of evidence base; (b) ...
The incidence of these may increase after bariatric surgery as all procedures potentially cause clinically significant micronutrient deficiencies. Therefore, preparation for surgery and long‐term nutritional monitoring and follow‐up are essential components of bariatric surgical care. These guidelines update ...
Patient eligibility for bariatric surgery, also called weight-loss or metabolic surgery, has expanded over the last decade and its safety and effectiveness even further established in clinical studies and professional guidelines, but relatively few patients with a body mass index (BMI) below 35 actual...
General nutrition guidelines: Take your vitamins and mineral supplements every day as directed.After your surgery, your body will not absorb enough vitamins and minerals from the food you eat. Chewable or liquid supplements may be recommended for up to 6 months after surgery. The supplements you ...
Additional factors to consider in deciding whether a child or adolescent should undergo bariatric surgery include physical and psychological maturity, personal desire to undergo the procedure, previous attempts at weight loss, and ability to adhere to follow-up care....
Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most effective treatment for these patients. The primary goal of bariatric surgery is to reduce the body weight or the body mass index (BMI). However, it is increasingly recognized that this surgery can also help several medical comorbidities associated...
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutritional, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of the Bariatric Surgery Patient—2013 Update: Cosponsor... Given the potentially increased need for bariatric surgery as a treatment for obesity, it is apparent that clinical practice guidelines (CPG) on...
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, THE OBESITY SOCIETY, AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METABOLIC & BARIATRIC SURGERY MEDICAL GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR THE PERIOPERATIVE NUTRITIONAL, METABOLIC, AND NONSURGICAL SUPPORT... American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society,...
Bariatric surgery should be considered in individuals with a BMI of greater than 40 kg/m2and in those with a BMI of more than 35 kg/m2and obesity related co- morbidities. In future, guidelines may recommend surgery for those with BMIs of less than 35 kg/m2with diabetes or other metabolic...
As obesity continues to become more prevalent, bariatric surgery will become necessary for greater numbers of people. The current guidelines are aimed at a grade of obesity considered moderate to severe, but evidence is accumulating for the use of bariatric surgery in those with BMI levels of less...