The presentation is about the nutritional challenges and non-nutritional challenges that are managed by nutritional therapy and lifestyle modifications post bariatric surgery, the article lists the short term and long term challenges and complications, the metabolic explanation, guidelines and recommendations.
This is abstract of the article “Bariatric surgery stands as a definitive treatment option for obesity, which is considered a chronic ailment. This review article outlines the various types of bariatric procedures and their associated complications, both early and late. It mainly focuses on the nutritional aspects and the significance of pre- and postoperative nutrition care in optimizing surgical and health outcomes, and addressing challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing bariatric patients. The article advocates for comprehensive support, education, and tailored care plans to improve patient outcomes and enhance their overall quality of life in the long term.”
I’ll also talk about the role of muscle mass and weight regain, blood glucose dysregulation. As well as some metabolic, neurological and behavioral explanation behind obesity like NPY (Neuropeptide Y) and PYY (Peptide YY), SCFAs (short chain fatty acids) Dopamine addiction and leptin resistance.