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Question 1

Which of the following is a contraindication to bariatric surgery in most US centers?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled severe psychiatric illness

Answer

Uncontrolled severe psychiatric illness is a contraindication because patients must be able to adhere to lifelong behavioral and nutritional changes required after surgery.

Question 2

What is the minimum BMI typically required for bariatric surgery in the US when no obesity-related comorbidities are present?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

The standard threshold is BMI ≥40 without comorbidities, or BMI ≥35 with at least one obesity-related condition such as diabetes or sleep apnea.

Question 3

Which imaging study is commonly performed before bariatric surgery to evaluate the upper GI tract for ulcers or hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Answer

EGD (upper endoscopy) is routinely performed pre-operatively to identify H. pylori infection, ulcers, or hiatal hernia that could complicate or be exacerbated by surgery.

Question 4

Which dietary change is MOST critical in the first 2 weeks after bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Consuming only clear and full liquids

Answer

The immediate post-operative phase requires a liquid diet to allow healing of surgical connections and avoid stress on the new anatomy.

Question 5

What role does H. pylori play in pre-bariatric surgery evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It must be detected and eradicated to reduce risk of post-op ulcers

Answer

H. pylori infection increases risk of marginal ulcers post-surgery, so testing and eradication before the procedure is standard of care in most programs.

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