Leandro Fernandez Professor Elmore ENC 1102 2900498 February 5‚ 2012 The Irony in “Bariatric Surgery: The Unspoken Truth” In Escudero’s essay‚ “Bariatric Surgery: The Unspoken Truth‚” he explores the risks and benefits of gastric bypass surgery. In this argumentative essay the author explains what the surgery is‚ what it does and how the different lifestyles of the patients change drastically in order to support their new body. Escudero mentions how before reaching a decision there should
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Bariatric Surgery Indication: No studies evaluate the commonly used indications for bariatric surgery. Consensus guidelines suggest that the surgical treatment of obesity should be reserved for patients with a body-mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m(2) or with BMI >35 kg/m(2) and 1 or more significant co morbid conditions‚ when less invasive methods of weight loss have failed and the patient is at high risk for obesity-associated morbidity and mortality (strength of recommendation: C‚ based on
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Results: 123 bariatric surgery procedures were performed from May 2008 to December 2011. All procedures were completed laparoscopically. 27 patients had obstructive sleep apnoea. Out of these18 patients were previously diagnosed to have OSAHS while nine patients with an ESS of more than 11 were referred for a sleep study‚ which confirmed OSAHS. One patient was on sedative medications and was therefore excluded from the study (Figure1). The response rate for the survey was 81%(21/26). The details
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Bariatric surgery or better known as obesity surgery is a becoming a very common thing now. I mean you even have TV shows about it like my 600 pound life‚ and it shows what they go through. Reading about this I learned about so many risks that are taken during this surgery. Some are risks that are worth taking‚ this surgery can eliminate or improves diabetes‚ high cholesterol‚ hypertension‚ and sleep apnea‚ and reduces patient’s odds of dying by nearly half. There are two types of bariatric surgery
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Weight loss surgery is not a sufficient way to lose weight. Weight loss surgery is not an effective way of losing weight due to the many inconsistent tendencies that may occur. Such statistics‚ showing that most people regain their weight by relapsing. Also weight loss surgery is taking the easier way out. But their are also positive things about weight loss surgery which does not make it the easier way out. Some pros to weight loss surgery are that the surgery is kind of a boost for people who
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Bariatric Surgery Have you been considering bariatric surgery to aid in your weight loss efforts? Then there are a few things you should know… So first of all‚ Why bariatric surgery? Currently‚ weight loss surgery is the most effective and sustainable treatment option for severe obesity as long as the individual is motivated to make the lifestyle changes required. Obesity is a major health problem because of its serious health consequences including: increased mortality risk‚ and associated social
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Nurses Role when caring for patients who have bariatric surgery; The good‚ the bad‚ the ugly Andrea K. & Jessie L. Montana State University Obesity affects more than one-third of U.S. adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Obesity is defined by World Health Organization as an individual that has a BMI greater than 30. Obesity alone can hinder a person’s daily living lifestyle. However along with obesity come several co-morbidities that can
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From someone that work in a general surgeon office that had surgeons that did bariatric surgery‚ I know some of the pro and cons of having this surgery done. Also there is some requirements that for some people it’s too much. Such having a psychiatric evaluation or seeing a dietitian. So this is how it would work in the office I worked in. When they would call the office they would have to go thru many questions. Such as is there any heart problems‚ psychiatric problems‚ weight‚ and height was
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Evaluating the research process: Obesity and treatment meanings in bariatric surgery candidates HCS 465 University of Phoenix June 3‚ 2015 Once a research study has come to a closure‚ it is often reviewed by its peers. Research evaluation is a vital process that determines whether a program or study is effective and how effective. Research studies must be successful in its results or at least bring light to new knowledge. If it does neither‚ then not only would it not allowed to proceed‚ but also
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The Unspoken Truth Hamlet‚ The Prince of Denmark‚ son of Queen Gertrude and the late King Hamlet‚ and the nephew of the present King‚ Claudius. He is a young man‚ often hesitant and indecisive with his actions. His character displays a miserable‚ hostile‚ contemptuous attitude as well as a powerful inner turmoil after learning of his uncle’s betrayal. It is expected that someone of his stature would act in a more distinct manner. However‚ through juxtaposition and figurative language‚ author
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