Mr. C has type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea and peptic ulcer as a result of being overweight.
According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, to be qualified for bariatric surgery, the candidate must have the following:
1. BMI≥ 40 or more than 100 pounds overweight
2. BMI≥ 35 and at least one or more obesity-related comorbidities such as type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders or heart disease.
3. Inability to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts.
Due to the nature, costs, and complications of bariatric surgery, Mr. C has to be assessed and evaluated for his ability to go through this …show more content…
C is aware of his health conditions, he understands that he is overweight, has type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea and peptic ulcer, which is why he is seeking for bariatric surgery. Patient has to be assessed on the use of his medications to control blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol.
Patient failed to mention the use of C-pap for sleep apnea at night for adequate sleep and rest.
Nutritional assessment to help reduce intake of calories and increase protein, minerals, and fibers to promote elimination. Mr. C did not mention of any family member or significant order. He needs somebody that will help him and motivate him after surgery.
Information on activities and exercise are important. Mr. C requires to exercise either by walking outside, going to the gym or cycling to help him lose weight. He requires someone to motivate him and from history obtained, he never mentioned of his family of friends that can help him cope with these problems. Mr. C needs a support system to help him after surgery to meet his goals in weight loss and control other health
According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, to be qualified for bariatric surgery, the candidate must have the following:
1. BMI≥ 40 or more than 100 pounds overweight
2. BMI≥ 35 and at least one or more obesity-related comorbidities such as type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders or heart disease.
3. Inability to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts.
Due to the nature, costs, and complications of bariatric surgery, Mr. C has to be assessed and evaluated for his ability to go through this …show more content…
C is aware of his health conditions, he understands that he is overweight, has type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea and peptic ulcer, which is why he is seeking for bariatric surgery. Patient has to be assessed on the use of his medications to control blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol.
Patient failed to mention the use of C-pap for sleep apnea at night for adequate sleep and rest.
Nutritional assessment to help reduce intake of calories and increase protein, minerals, and fibers to promote elimination. Mr. C did not mention of any family member or significant order. He needs somebody that will help him and motivate him after surgery.
Information on activities and exercise are important. Mr. C requires to exercise either by walking outside, going to the gym or cycling to help him lose weight. He requires someone to motivate him and from history obtained, he never mentioned of his family of friends that can help him cope with these problems. Mr. C needs a support system to help him after surgery to meet his goals in weight loss and control other health