Beyond Bariatric Surgery - Streaming Video - 6 Hours (w/Home-study exam)

Describes the physiological and anatomical changes associated with bariatric surgery, endoscopic bariatric therapies, and fat-reducing procedures. Identifies the components of nutritional and psychological preoperative assessments for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Describes pre-operative and post-operative nutrition guidelines for bariatric surgery patients. 4) identify mental, physical, and emotional challenges faced by pre-operative and post-operative bariatric surgery patients. Assesses and manage nutrition complications including constipation, diarrhea, dumping syndrome, reactive hypoglycemia, gout, and kidney stones in post-operative bariatric surgery patients. Applies strategies for running effective support groups for pre-operative and post-operative bariatric surgery patients. Identifies appropriate treatments for managing post-operative weight regain. Describes how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
$83.00

Part 1

  • Bariatric Surgery Then and Now (LA): A brief history of bariatric surgical operations including anatomy and physiology of commonly performed surgeries such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
  • Newcomers to the Field (LA): Overview of endoscopic bariatric procedures including gastric balloons
  • Adipose Tissue-Reducing Procedures (LA): What sets these apart from bariatric procedures?
  • Choosing Words Wisely (PD): Patient-first language and reframing the way we discuss obesity and treatments
  • Ready for Surgery? (LA & PD): What to cover in preoperative psychological & nutritional assessments
  • Setting Patients Up for Success (PD): Facilitating success by setting expectations for postoperative outcomes
  • To Diet or Not to Diet? (LA): Reviewing the evidence (or lack thereof?) behind preoperative diets & weight loss
  • Getting Patients Moving (LA): Selling the case for preoperative exercise to patients

Part 2

  • What to Eat and When (LA): Guidance for postoperative diet progression including considerations from enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols
  • Meeting Micronutrient Needs (LA): Guidance for postoperative micronutrient supplementation
  • Dealing with Postoperative Behavioral Issues (PD): Early intervention to help patients mentally, physically, and emotionally adjust to postoperative changes
  • Managing Nutrition Complications (LA): Troubleshooting diarrhea, constipation, GERD, dumping syndrome, gout, kidney stones, & reactive hypoglycemia
  • Grazing Patterns (LA): Defining grazing and recognizing its impact on postoperative outcomes
  • Facilitating Support Groups (PD): Running engaging groups to facilitate long-term success
  • Success Beyond the Scale (PD & LA): Refocus patients on improved quality of life and success beyond weight loss
  • Addressing Weight Regain (PD & LA): Identifying patients at risk for weight regain and strategies for management

 

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 Learning Objectives

  1. describe the physiological and anatomical changes associated with bariatric surgery, endoscopic bariatric therapies, and fat-reducing procedures.

  2. identify the components of nutritional and psychological preoperative assessments for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

  3. describe pre-operative and post-operative nutrition guidelines for bariatric surgery patients.

  4. identify mental, physical, and emotional challenges faced by pre-operative and post-operative bariatric surgery patients.

  5. assess and manage nutrition complications including constipation, diarrhea, dumping syndrome, reactive hypoglycemia, gout, and kidney stones in post-operative bariatric surgery patients.

  6. apply strategies for running effective support groups for pre-operative and post-operative bariatric surgery patients.

  7. identify appropriate treatments for managing post-operative weight regain.

  8. describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.

Products specifications
Contact Hours: 6
Instructor L. Andramalos, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
Instructor P. Davidson, Ph.D.
More Information About This Course: Beyond Bariatric Surgery Accreditation PDF
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