Patient Information Book For Gastric Bypass Surgery - permanente.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction to the Kaiser Northern California Bariatric Programs
2. Overview of Obesity, Weight Loss, and Bariatric Surgery
What is Weight Loss?
How does surgery help with weight loss?
What is short term versus long term weight loss?
Conditions Improved with Weight Loss
3. Types of Weight Loss Surgery
• The different types of Weight Loss Surgery
• Open and Laparoscopic Procedures
• Anatomy of the Stomach and Intestines
• Roux en Y Gastric Bypass pg. 4
o Anatomy
o Surgical Procedure and Hospital Stay
o Weight Loss
o Short Term Side Effects and Complications
o Long Term Side Effects and Complications
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy pg. 10
o Anatomy
o Surgical Procedure and Hospital Stay
o Weight Loss
o Short Term Side Effects and Complications
o Long Term Side Effects and Complications
• Adjustable Gastric Banding pg. 13
o Surgical Procedure and Hospital Stay
o Weight Loss
o Short Term Side Effects and Complications
o Adjustments and Fills
o The Green Zone
o Long Term Side Effects and Complications
• Comparison of the Different Operations pg. 20
• Goals and Preparation Before Surgery pg. 22
o Who is the ideal candidate for surgery?
o Why do you need to lose weight BEFORE surgery?
o How do you lose weight BEFORE surgery?
• Hospitalization pg. 24
• Life After Surgery pg. 25
• Summary and Key Points pg. 29
4. Nutritional Guidelines
• Mindful Eating and Eating Behaviors pg. 2
• The Components of Nutrition pg. 9