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| What is a recommended appropriate amount of weight loss for an obese patient? |
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| What is the process for weight loss in obese individuals? |
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| Individuals should initially attempt to decrease weight by non-pharmacological means. Those who do not achieve weight goals may be considered for addition of medication to diet and lifestyle interventions. |
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| What are the inclusion criteria for bariatric surgery? |
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- Patient must have BMI >40 or BMI >35 and suffer from one or more severe obesity-related comorbidities
- Failed numerous lifestyle interventions for weight loss
- Be well-motivated
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| What types of food/liquids should gastric bypass patients avoid? |
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| Carbonated, sugary, caffeine-containing |
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| What is acute postgastric reduction surgery neuropathy? |
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| It is a disorder characterized by protracted nausea/vomiting that sometimes develops after gastric bypass |
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| What is the difference between high-protein hypocaloric feeding and permissive underfeeding? |
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| Permissive underfeeding is delivering inadequate amounts of all nutrients |
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