Answers to questions about the bariatric surgery
show
Following the bariatric surgery episode of Penn
Vital Signs, viewers were encouraged to email
their questions about procedure. Below are these
questions and answers.
| Margaret asks:
Sorry, I'm late with this question. I have
an appointment on 7/21 with Dr. Williams.
How soon after the initial consultation,
if I'm approved for the surgery, will the
surgery take place? |
| Kathryn
L. Burg MSN, CRNP responds:
The surgery would take place approximately
six to eight weeks after your initial consultation. |
| Cindy asks:
Do you have a group web site for people
that had the surgery to go and talk and
post photos? |
| Kathryn L. Burg MSN, CRNP responds:
We have a Yahoo! site where patients can
talk. Here is the information:
Online Support Group and Chat Room:
www.yahoogroups.com/group/UPENN-WLS
To subscribe send email to:
UPENN-WLS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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| Shannon asks:
I am 5'5" and weigh 210 pounds, age
20. Would I be considered for this surgery. |
| Kathryn L. Burg MSN, CRNP responds:
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 34.9. The
criteria for surgery is a BMI of 40 or greater
or a BMI of 35 with obesity-related medical
conditions. If you have other health problems
related to obesity, you would be a candidate
for surgery. |
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