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Learning Objectives
Outline the epidemiology of obesity and bariatric surgery in the United States.
Describe the different types of bariatric surgery and the criteria for patients who may be candidates for weight-loss surgeries.
Discuss possible perioperative complications of bariatric surgery.
Review the care of patients after bariatric surgery, including expected weight loss.
State the effects that bariatric surgery may have on obesity-related diseases, with particular attention to cardiovascular risk factors.
Describe potential long-term complications of bariatric surgery, including nutritional deficiencies and medication absorption issues.
Identify options for non-surgical treatments for obesity, including lifestyle change and weight-loss medication.