CME Webcast Teaches on Bariatric Surgery. On this CME webcast, we are going to bring you up to date on bariatric surgery including the role of the dietician and the role of the surgeon. We’re pleased to introduce our guests. Dr. Sabrena Noria is a bariatric surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery from the Ohio State University. And Roy Gildersleeve is a dietician from the OSU Comprehensive Weight Loss Center.
View a video introduction of this webcast
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to: understand the impact of bariatric surgery on weight loss and resolution of obesity-related medical comorbidities; understand that bariatric surgery is not a cure, that patients can regain weight, but there are options for those that do; Understand the pre-surgery evaluation process and education to support patient’s chances for success post-surgery; describe diet advancements, potential pitfalls, and interventions to keep patient healthy post-surgery.
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Bariatric surgery procedures
- The role of the dietician in a bariatric surgery program
- What the primary care provider needs to know after bariatric surgery
- The rise and fall of the lap band
- Potential vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery and their clinical presentation
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