What is Bariatric surgery?
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Bariatric surgery is a term used to describe a number of different procedures performed for the purpose of promoting weight loss in people with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater who have failed adequate diet and exercise programs and who have serious obesity-related conditions.
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How do members experience Bariatric surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 205 | 18 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 9 | 5 | |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 4 | 4 | |
| De Quervain syndrome | 1 | 0 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Esophageal varices | 1 | |
| Gastric ulcer | 1 | |
| Inguinal hernia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 5 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Apr 30, 1998
- Perceived effectiveness for obesity: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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