Guidelines

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Mini-Gastric Bypass Patient Guidelines

Patients should meet the following guidelines:

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Communication Access

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Preoperative Screening Information

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Between 16 and 65 Years of Age

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A BMI of 40 kg/m2 or Above

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”5″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]Or a BMI of 35 to 40 kg/m2 with comorbidity.  A good rule of thumb is a body weight over 100 lbs above your ideal body weight – no more than 350 lbs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”20″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]

Presently Working – In or Out of Home

[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”5″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]Patients who are students or stay-at-home moms/dads can meet these guidelines if they are mobile and able to be active.  Disabled and wheelchair-bound patients are generally not good candidates for the surgery, however, each case is reviewed on an individual basis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”20″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]

No Previous Obesity Surgery (except Lap Band)

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Supportive Personal Physician

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• Support the patient’s desire to undergo Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass
• Perform a detailed and complete preoperative evaluation
• Agree to be actively involved in your postoperative follow-up medical care

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No History of Major Psychiatric Illness

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No Other History of:

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• Recent prednisone therapy for any reason
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Other collagen vascular disease

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Documented Evidence of:

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• Commitment to participate in a postoperative exercise program.
• Willingness to work with medical team by following directions and communicating in a timely manner.
• Commitment to maintain the initial postoperative and yearly long-term follow-up with your surgeon to decrease the risks of complications such as ulcers or vitamin, mineral and other nutritional deficiencies.

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