Weight Loss Surgery Ultimate Question and Answers

Question 1

After having weight loss surgery, what foods should I eat?

Accepted Answer

Low fat foods

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High fat protein such as beef and pork

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Diet shakes

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Ice cream and cheese

Question 2

How much excess weight is possible to remove through weight reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

50 to 80 percent

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Less than 40 percent

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About 85 to 95 percent

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All excess weight

Question 3

What does weight-loss surgery entail?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of the stomach

Answer

Liposuction

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Stomach transplant

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Tummy tuck

Question 4

What is the minimum Body Mass Index (BMI) to qualify for weight loss surgery?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Above 35 with an obesity-related medical condition

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Above 40 and unresponsive to other weight loss efforts

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Above 30 with certain medical conditions

Question 5

How long does the average hospital stay after weight loss surgery last?

Accepted Answer

2 - 5 days

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3 days

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3 weeks

Answer

7 - 9 days

Question 6

What kind of weight-loss surgery is the safest?

Accepted Answer

Gastric balloon

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Gastric bypass

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Lap band

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Duodenal switch

Question 7

What is the typical cost of weight loss surgery?

Accepted Answer

$14,000 to $23,000

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$9,000 to $12,000

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$3,000 to $5,000

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$29,000 to $35,000