Retrospective Study of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients: Trends and Needs for Increased Dietary Guidance
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Authors
Atkin, Kelcie
Issue Date
2012
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Thesis
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en_US
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Laproscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), although procedurally highly
effective, also requires a high level of patient commitment to lifelong dietary and lifestyle
changes that dictate its effectiveness. By retrospectively examining the patient files of
105 LRYGB patients throughout their first 13 months post-operation, this study
anticipated to identify a statistically significant correlation between the number of times a
one-year post operative LRYGB patient meets with a registered dietitian (RD) and that
patient’s overall success of weight loss as determined by the rate and continued
maintenance of weight loss. After evaluating the data set, it was determined that the
sample size was too small to yield a statistically relevant conclusion. However, two
statistically significant observations were uncovered: (1) a significant decline in weight
loss in both males and females was observed in the 4th chronological month post-surgery;
and (2) and as months from surgery date increased, the average percent of weight loss
observed declined. One conclusion that can be drawn from these observations is that all
members of the healthcare team involved with gastric bypass patients should focus
particular attention on patient follow-ups and the patient’s weight-loss maintenance in the
4th chronological month post-surgery and thereafter.
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