Bariatric surgery Part 2: Diet, nutrition and common issues
Long-term monitoring and ongoing education are fundamental in successful outcomes for bariatric clients
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 10am to 11am AEDT
The presentation will cover:
Pre-operative assessment and education
Predictors of potential barriers to success
Follow-up regimens
Post-operative monitoring
Biochemical monitoring
Pregnancy post-surgery
Addressing and managing weight regain after surgery
Long-term outcomes
Nutritional deficiencies
New and innovative surgeries
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the presenter
Merril Bohn, a Melbourne-based Accredited Practicing Dietitian, has been working in the area of bariatric surgery as part of her clinical dietetic work for more than 25 years. She has extensive experience in the area of gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Merril was the first Allied Health dietitian representative on the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and NZ (OSSANZ) executive and has been instrumental in getting bariatric dietitians together, establishing both a networking and clinical program at OSSANZ conferences. Merril is a sought-after speaker on bariatric nutrition and an active member of the DAA Obesity Interest group.
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Presentation notes
Multiple choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading
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