Bariatric Surgical Risk/Benefit Calculator

[GreenTealael 25,523]

The MBSAQIP Bariatric Surgical Risk/Benefit Calculator (A tool clinicians are using to estimate progress)

Hope it helps someone!

https://riskcalculator.facs.org/bariatric/?_ga=2.112690692.1282950073.1698781773-393992475.1698781773

[NickelChip 1,340]

This is exciting to see the chances of hypertension remission. I just went to the eye doctor a few days ago and she showed me the photo of my eyes where she can see the difference in blood vessel size as a result of my high blood pressure, (even though it's fairly well controlled on meds). It really makes it hit home that these conditions have consequences you can see a picture of it, and I would be so excited if my blood pressure was no longer an issue.

Also, this chart estimate a 12-month BMI that is lower than some of the other calculators I've seen, so fingers crossed!

[Spinoza 1,489]

Super interesting thank you! My only co-morbidity was reflux. Interesting that the sleeve would be expected to cure that for 54% of people like me and bypass 63%. I had thought the differences in risks were much greater. I plumped for the sleeve because I knew that in the past when I lost a lot of weight my reflux settled and I thought I was gambling on it settling again. It did, but the gamble and the odds I based it on weren't right.

[diadori 22]

Thank you for this tool. I am just starting on the journey of deciding whether WLS is right for me and this was a very big help.

[BeanitoDiego 153]

Very cool information, @GreenTealael! Thank you very much for sharing that calculator.