Question 1

What is excess weight in bariatric medicine?

Accepted Answer

Excess weight = current weight minus ideal body weight (IBW at BMI 25). A 100 kg person with IBW 70 kg has 30 kg excess weight.

Question 2

What is EWL%?

Accepted Answer

EWL% = (weight lost / excess weight) × 100. 50% EWL is considered good; 75%+ excellent. Most patients achieve 60–80% EWL at 12–18 months post-surgery.

Question 3

How much weight after gastric sleeve?

Accepted Answer

Average 60–70% of excess weight in 12–18 months. Results vary by diet, exercise, starting weight, and metabolism.

Question 4

Minimum BMI for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Standard: BMI ≥40, or 35–39.9 with serious comorbidities (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea). Some centers consider 30–35 with metabolic disease.

Question 5

When does weight loss stop after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most reach their lowest weight 12–18 months post-op. Some 5–10% regain is common after 5 years. Long-term success depends on diet, exercise, and follow-up care.

Fazla Kilo &Bariatrik Değerlendirme

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Bariatrik Değerlendirme