Section 2 - Dr. Eibes Video (Part 2)
Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete this section. This video includes the following information:
- The relationship between reflux and bariatrics including causes, treatment options, and risks
- Potential for hiatal hernia repair during surgery
- Surgical implications for the gallbladder and using medication to reduce your risk for developing gallstones
- Infertility and pregnancy (patients should wait at least one year after surgery before becoming pregnant)
- Excess skin after surgery and factors that may affect it
- Eligibility and exclusion criteria for weight loss surgery
- Surgery approval process and required pre-operative steps (including diet visits, a mental health evaluation, and lab work)
- Iowa Weight Loss Specialists patient outcomes including body composition changes and improvements in chronic conditions
Please watch the following video to complete section 2.
