1. Dr. Terry Scarborough & Dr. Sherman Yu
Is weight-
loss surgery
the answer
for you?

2. What are you going to learn today?
• What is obesity?
• Your daily challenges
• What is obesity costing you?
• What are your surgical options?
• Summary
• What are your next steps?
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3. Welcome to TLC Surgery
• We are an entire practice dedicated to helping
you succeed with weight loss surgery and living
a longer, happier, healthier life!
• A multi-disciplinary Bariatric focused practice
• Lead by 2 fellowship trained, board certified Surgeons
• Nutritionists
• Psychologist
• Insurance Specialists
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4. How obesity
can affect
you

5. Many factors influence obesity
OBESIT
Y
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6. Obesity is…
…a medical condition in which excess body fat
has accumulated to the extent that it may have
an adverse effect on health, leading to
reduced life expectancy and/or increased
health problems.
It is also…
• multi-factorial (many different factors can cause obesity)
• life-long
• progressive
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• costly
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7. How do we measure obesity?
According to the National Institute of Health –
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on
height and weight that applies to both adult men and women
BMI Indicators
Healthy Range 18.5 – 24.9
Overweight 25.0 – 29.9
Obese 30.0 – 34.9
Severe Obesity 35.0 – 39.9
Morbid Obesity 40.0 – 49.9
Super-Morbid Obesity > 50
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NHLBI 2000 (NIH), Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
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8. Many serious illnesses are
associated with obesity
• Type-2 Diabetes1,3 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Hypertension1,3 (GERD)2,3
• Hyperlipidemia 1,3 • Degenerative joint disease (DJD)3
• Respiratory disease1,3
• Heart disease 2
• Sleep apnea1,2,3
• Gallstones1,2,3
• Depression3
• Fatty liver disease2,3
• Menstrual irregularity2
• Coronary artery disease1,3
• Amenorrhea2 • Stroke1
• Dysmenorrhea2 • Osteoarthritis1,2
• Urinary stress incontinence3 • Infertility2
• Asthma/pulmonary disorder2,3
• Cancer1,3
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1. NHLBI 2000 (NIH), Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
2. NIDDK 2006 (NIH), Understanding Adult Obesity.
3. Schneider BE & Mun EC. Diabetes Care. 2005; 28:475-80
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9. You’re not alone
• More than 65% of adults are overweight or obese.1
• 32% of children are overweight.1
• 4.8% of adults are morbidly obese.1
• Total medical cost for obesity in 2003 was $75 billion.2
• 325,000 obesity-related deaths occur annually.3
1. Wang, Y & Beydoun, MA. Epidemiol Rev. 2007; 29: 6-28.
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2. “Quick Facts: Economic and Health Burden of Chronic Disease,” CDC, updated 2007
3. Nordmann AJ et al., Arch Intern Med. 2006; 166:285-93..
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10. Daily
Challenges

11. You face obstacles and prejudices every
day
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12. High BMI can affect life expectancy
• In younger & middle aged women & men, increased BMI may
increase the risk of dying prematurely1
• Teens entering adulthood with BMI >40
die 8-13 years earlier than the general population2
3
ALL CAUSE MORTALITY
RELATIVE RISK OF
2
1
<18.5 18.5 - 21.0 - 23.0 - 25.0 - 27.0 - 30.0 - >35.0
20.9 22.9 24.9 26.9 29.9 34.9
WOMEN MEN BMI
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1. Freedman DM et al. Int J of Obesity. 2006; 30: 822-292.
2. Fontaine KR et al. JAMA. 2003; 289: 187-93.
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13. How much can
obesity
really cost?

14. What are the costs for you?
Conventional treatments
Type of Diet Completing One Year 1 Weight Loss
at One Year 1
Atkins® 21/40 (53%) 2.1 kg (5 lbs.)
Zone 26/40 (65%) 3.2 kg (7 lbs.)
Weight Watchers ® 26/40 (65%) 3.0 kg (7 lbs.)
Ornish 20/40 (50%) 3.3 kg (7 lbs.)
Day-to-day living
Clothing, food
• 1. Dansinger, et al. JAMA 2005;293(1).
Atkins is a registered trademark of Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
Weight Watchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc.
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15. Insurance costs go up as BMI goes up
Percentage increase in costs comparing obese to
non-obese (BMI <25)
Body Mass Index (kg/m 2 )
Services 30 – 34.9 ≥ 35
Physician visits +14% +25%
Pharmacy +60% +78%
Laboratory +24% +85%
All outpatient services +21% +37%
All inpatient services +33% +70%
Overall +25% +44%
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Data from a 1993 health survey of members of a large HMO (n = 17,118) Quesenberry et al. Arch Intern Med 1998;158:466
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16. What are your
surgical options?

17. Are you a candidate for weight-loss
surgery?
• BMI >35 with co-morbidities or >40 without*
• Healthy enough to undergo a major operation
• Failed attempts at medical weight loss
• Absence of drug and alcohol problems
• No uncontrolled psychological conditions
• Consensus by our multi-disciplinary team
• Understands surgery and risks
Must be dedicated to a lifestyle change
and lifetime follow-ups
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*From the NIH consensus conference in 1991
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18. Not all weight loss surgeries are the
same
1. Restrictive
3. Malabsorptive
5. Combination
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19. Restrictive Procedures
• The
size of the stomach is reduced, which limits the
amount of food patients can eat.
• The smaller stomach pouch fills quickly, helping patients
feel satisfied with less food.
• Examples of restrictive bariatric procedures:
• Gastric banding
• Sleeve gastrectomy
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20. Malabsorptive Procedures
• The small intestine is rerouted so that food skips a portion
of it.
• Some calories and nutrients are not absorbed.
• Currently,
surgeons rarely perform strictly malabsorptive
procedures.
• Most procedures that involve malabsorption include
restriction and are called combination procedures.
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21. Combination Procedures
•The surgeon creates a small pouch, limiting the amount of food a
patient can eat.
•A section of the small intestine is rerouted, causing food to bypass
a large portion of the small intestine.
•Bypassinga portion of the small intestine means the patient’s
body absorbs fewer calories.
•Examples of combination bariatric procedures:
• Gastric bypass
• Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
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22. Risks of abdominal surgery
• Bleeding
• Pain
• Shoulder pain
• Infection
• Pneumonia
• Complications due to anesthesia & medications
• Deep vein thrombosis (Blood clot)
• Pulmonary embolism (Blood clot in lung)
• Injury to stomach, esophagus, or surrounding organs
• Death
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23. Risks of bariatric surgery
• Abdominal hernia • Gastrointestinal inflammation or
• Chest pain swelling
• Collapsed lung • Stoma obstruction
• Constipation or diarrhea • Stretching of the stomach
• Dehydration • Surgical procedure repeated
• Enlarged heart • Vomiting and nausea
• Gallstones, pain from passing a
gallstone, inflammation of the
gallbladder, or surgery to remove the
gallbladder
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24. Adjustable gastric banding is
one type of restrictive procedure
• Laparoscopic or Single Incision
• Second most frequently performed
bariatric procedure in U.S.
• Mean excess weight loss at 1 year
of 50%
• Requires implanted medical device
• Lowest rate of complications
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26. What are risks and
complications of gastric banding?
• Migration of implant (band erosion, band slippage, port displacement)
• Tubing-related complications (port disconnection, tubing kinking)
• Band leak
• Port-site infection
• Esophageal spasm
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Inflammation of the esophagus or stomach
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Note: Your weight, age and medical history play a significant role in determining your specific risks.
Your surgeon can inform you about your specific risks for bariatric surgery.
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27. What can you expect after
gastric banding?
Recovery takes time and patience.
• The diet is strict.
• The capacity of the stomach has changed.
• You may experience discomfort and pain as your body heals.
• Length of time to return to normal activities can vary from patient to
patient.
• Your healthcare team will advise you when to return to work and
resume prior activities.
• Lifestyle changes are necessary to ensure success.
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Reference: From REALIZEband.com; life with REALIZE then recovery expectations.
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28. What can you expect after
gastric banding?
Recovery takes time and patience.
• Most patients are ready for their first adjustment after eating solid foods
for the first week. The exact timing will depend on your progress.
• If you are losing 1-2 lbs. per week you may not need an
adjustment at that time.
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Reference: From REALIZEband.com; life with REALIZE then recovery expectations.
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29. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
is another restrictive option
• Laparoscopic or Single Incision
• A very good option between band
and bypass.
• Mean excess weight loss at 1 year
of 59%2
• No implanted medical device
• No need for adjustments
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1. ASMBS, Position Statement on Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Bariatric
Procedure. June 17, 2007.
2. Lee CM, et al. Surg Endosc (2007) 21: 1810–1816
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31. What are the risks and complications
of a vertical sleeve gastrectomy?
• Bleeding or infection
• Staple line leak
• Abdominal hernia
• Pulmonary Embolus
• Nausea and vomitting
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Note: Your weight, age and medical history play a significant role in determining your specific risks.
Your surgeon can inform you about your specific risks for bariatric surgery.
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32. A combination approach is most
common
• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric
Bypass
• Most frequently performed
bariatric procedure
• Mean excess weight loss at 1 year
of 67%1
• No implanted medical device
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1. Buchwald, H. et al., JAMA. 2004; 292:1724-37.
2. Buchwald H. 2004 ASBS Consensus Conference Statement, Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity: Health implications for
patients, health professionals, and third party payers. SOARD 2005;(1):371-8.
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34. What are the risks and complications
of the Roux-en-Y procedure?
• Dehiscence (separation of tissue that was stitched or stapled
together)
• Leaks from staple lines
• Ulcers
• Internal hernia
• Dumping syndrome, an unpleasant side effect that may include
vomiting, nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness, and diarrhea
• Inability to detect the stomach, duodenum, and parts of the small
intestine using X-ray or endoscopy, should problems arise after
surgery such as ulcers, bleeding, or malignancy
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Note: Your weight, age and medical history play a significant role in determining your specific risks.
Your surgeon can inform you about your specific risks for bariatric surgery.
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35. Duodenal Switch
• Weight loss: 90% EBW
• More risk of protein and
vitamin deficiency
• Requires maximum
compliance with vitamins
and protein
• Some patients have more
frequent stools
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36. Gastric Plication
• Newest procedure
• No removal of
stomach
• Not covered by
insurance
• Results similar to
gastric sleeve
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37. Summary

38. Choosing the procedure that’s
right for you
Considerations
• Age
• Health Risk (depending on comorbidities)
• Amount of weight to lose
• Lifestyle
• Eating behaviors
Mutual decision between patient and surgeon
• Discuss with surgeon during initial consultation
• Discuss with family and friends
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39. Surgery can help you change your life
• Improves or resolves obesity-related illnesses
• Decreases mortality risk
• Reduces healthcare utilization and direct healthcare costs
Remember…surgery is a tool that requires your strong
commitment to a lifestyle change and lifetime of follow-
up
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* Christou NV, Sampalis JS, Liberman M, et al. Surgery Decreases Long-Term Mortality, Morbidity, and Health Care Use in Morbidly Obese
Patients. Annals of Surgery 2004;240(3):416-424.
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40. Resolving your co-morbid conditions
•Following bariatric surgery, most patients resolve or
improve their co-morbid conditions
100%
90% 86% 86% 84%
77%
79%
80% 72%
70% 62%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Diabetes Hypertension Sleep Apnea High
Cholesterol*
Resolved
Resolved/Improved
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Buchwald, et al JAMA Oct 2004.
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41. What are
your next steps?

42. You’ve already taken the first step
 Attend seminar (Complete!)
• Obtain referral from Primary Care Physician (PCP)
• Initial consultation with surgeon
• Psychological evaluation
• Nutritional evaluation & counseling with one of our dieticians
• Verify benefits and obtain insurance authorization
• Pre-operative testing
• Surgery
• Lifelong follow-up appointments and support groups
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43. Questions?
1200 Binz Suite # 950
Houston, Tx 77004
• When (office hours): Mon-Thurs. 8:00-5:00, Fri. 8:00-4:30
• Phone numbers: (713) 493-7700
• Fax number: (281) 971-4065
• Email: tlc@tlcsurgery.com
• Web: www.tlcsurgery.com
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