Bariatric in Special cases

📘 High-yield question on Bariatric Surgery Eligibility.
Q) 40 year old schizophrenic man with BMI 42, ideal for weight loss is
a) Medical management
b) LRYGB
c) Duodenal switch
d) Sleeve gastrectomy
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Bariatric Surgery

Surgery MCQ · Bariatric Surgery

Which of the following statements regarding bariatric surgery is false?

A. Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) produces less weight loss compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB).
B. Jejunoileal bypass is no longer commonly performed.
C. Dumping syndrome occurs primarily due to non-compliance with dietary advice.
D. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) requires follow-up only once every 4–6 weeks.
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