Weight-Loss Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass | theSITREP

In this episode of theSITREP, Mike and Jim chat with Dr. Ann Smith, Director of Bariatric Surgery, about Bariatric surgery: what is it, different types, qualifications, how it works, and much more. Visit chapters below to review the different topics discussed during this podcast.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To learn more about Bariatric Surgery, visit:
https://www.va.gov/wilkes-barre-health-care/programs/bariatric-surgery/#:~:text=To%20qualify%3A,to%20have%20a%20psychological%20evaluation.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:46 What is Bariatric surgery?
00:01:23 Why choose Bariatric surgery?
00:03:23 How does Bariatric surgery at VA compare with the private sector?
00:08:20 Does Bariatric surgery increase life expectancy?
00:09:28 What is the Bariatric surgery process?
00:10:56 What are the types of Bariatric surgery?
00:17:46 How to choose which Bariatric surgery is best?
00:19:28 Emotional support during the Bariatric surgery process.
00:22:14 Alcohol consumption before and after Bariatric surgery.
00:24:13 Does Bariatric surgery team work with patient’s family?
00:25:22 How does the day of Bariatric surgery go?
00:29:03 What is the recovery time for Bariatric surgery?
00:31:43 How much weight can I lose from Bariatric surgery?
00:35:41 How do follow-ups after Bariatric surgery work?
00:37:31 Is gaining weight after Bariatric surgery normal?
00:42:20 Are weight-loss medications an alternative to Bariatric surgery?
00:44:56 Using caffeine and nicotine before and after Bariatric surgery.
00:49:44 Does Bariatric surgery decrease risk of cancer?
00:51:14 Is there an advantage to using VA for Bariatric surgery?
00:52:45 Why don’t more people have Bariatric surgery?
00:56:31 Does Bariatric surgery help with diabetes?
00:57:32 Does Bariatric surgery help Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
00:58:43 Skin removal after Bariatric surgery.
01:00:03 Where to learn more about Bariatric surgery?
01:01:02 Closing remarks
01:01:27 End card

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