Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Co-Morbid Conditions - Dr. Buchwald Powerpoint Slides

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I came across this and thought others might be interested:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t2dmcanadasummit.com%2Fppt%2FBuchwaldMontrealTalkMay2010.ppt&ei=wHRzU96UDq7isATUhoLoAQ&usg=AFQjCNHCEBNLXX1Y22yiaD1QaChIm9LRSg&sig2=u8_TfyiGOdkCKq-ewu_Lpw

[2muchfun 8,927]

Enlightening! Something I seldom think about is co-morbidities and how WLS is used to treat them? It's not just a weight loss tool anymore is it?

[Bandista 7,466]

Interesting, but I need an interpreter! Is that 61% weight loss statistic correlated to the weight for our heights on BMI charts? I am definitely noticing the BP result already. My other issue is apnea, and I am excited to see this resolved in so many of the patients in this study. I want to lose that friggin CPAP machine!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I suffered from all of these comorbidities prior to surgery. My Type I diabetes is now controlled, I am off cholesterol and blood pressure meds., and I am having a sleep study again soon to make sure my sleep apnea is gone. Hallelujah!! Healthy new me!

[KateB 63]

Good news,thanks for sharing. I never thought it would have any affect on polycystic ovarian syndrome.

[Bandarella 223]

@@KateB with PCOS, there is a connection between the condition and diabetes, so it's very relevant. Managing Bg through any means is helpful in PCOS.

What I found interesting is that adjustable gastric banding was shown to be less effective in managing comorbidities than the other WLS and that gastric sleeve was significantly more effective than AGB without the risk of RH with RNY. Good post@@BeagleLover