Bariatric Surgical Procedures

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1. Differentiate between the two types of procedures Bariatric surgical procedure is a treatment for weight loss and reduce obesity. There are many types of bariatric surgeries. The vertical banded gastroplasty, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy are known as limited procedures because they have the ability to interfere with the volume capacity of the proximal stomach. The biliopancreatic diversion and the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass have an abnormality in absorption as they interfere with normal digestive and absorption of food nutrients. 2. Differentiate between early and late dumping syndrome Early dumping syndrome occurs within 15 to 30 minutes from ingestion of a meal. It happens when the sudden influx of food into your intestine causes a lot of fluid to move from your bloodstream into your intestine as well. The extra fluid causes diarrhea and bloating. Substances released by your intestines speed your heart rate and lower your blood pressure which cause dizziness. Late dumping syndrome occurs between 1 and 3 hours after a meal. It is caused by an increase in …show more content…

Dietary adjustments include protein supplementations. It is recommended to intake more than 60g of protein per day in the early post-operative. Over time intake of fatty foods and snacks slowly increase. Postsurgical for patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass it is recommended more than 1g/kg ideal body weight/day to prevent protein deficiency. If there is protein deficiency, oral or enteral protein supplements will be administered. It is recommended for all patients in postsurgical to consume multivitamin supplements that contain at least the double of the daily recommended dose, 18mg of elemental iron and 400ug of folic acid. Also intake of 2g of calcium, 1000ug of vitamin B12 and 1000-2000 IU of vitamin D. Vitamins should also include Vitamin A, copper and

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