SMi Source Lesson Obesity: Gastric Bypass

  • SMi Source lesson Obesity: Gastric Bypass has the following microlearning topics

  • 1. Introduction: Gastric Bypass

    2. Procedure

  • Lesson Obesity: Gastric Bypass teaches these concepts

  • Gastric Bypass, Introduction: Gastric Bypass, Gastro Intestinal Surgery

    Gastric Bypass, Introduction: Gastric Bypass, Gastro Intestinal Surgery, Restrictive and Malabsorptive Operations

    Gastric Bypass, Introduction: Gastric Bypass, Malabsorptive Procedure

  • Lesson Obesity: Gastric Bypass addresses these key points

  • Gastro Intestinal Surgery

    • Also called bariatric surgery
    • Alters the digestive process
    • Involves reducing stomach capacity 
    • Include bypassing some of the small intestine

    Two basic types of surgery:

    • Restrictive
      • Reduces stomach size
    • Malabsorptive
      • Less of the digestive tract that absorbs calories and nutrients is available for use

    Malabsorptive Procedure

    • Consists of creating a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake 
    • Section of small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach
    • Procedure reduces capacity to store, process and absorb nutrients but still maintains ability to secrete appropriate gut enzymes and hormones

    Malabsorptive Surgery Complications

    • Restrictive Surgery Complications
    • Vitamin deficiencies
    • Mineral deficiencies