Managing Obesity in Adults

“Laparoscopic gastric band surgery, a partnership in sustained weight

loss”

Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity

69 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie NSW

Dr George Petrou BSc (Med) MBBS FRACS

www.portlapsurgery.com.au

Obesity: Definition

• Imbalance between calorie intake & expenditure

• BMI (body mass index) = weight/height2

BMI > 25 = overweight (>50% adults)

BMI > 30 = obese (20% adults)

BMI > 35 = severe obesity (8% adults)

The most common chronic illness in the Western world

The increase in severe obesity (USA)

Sturm R. Arch Intern Med 2003;163(18):2146-8.

The weight problem in Australia today

NORMAL

BMI 18.5 – 24.9

OVERWEIGHT

BMI 25 – 29.9

Class I

BMI 30 – 34.9Class II

BMI 35 – 39.9

Class III

BMI 40

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1:10 of the Australian adult community may have a BMI >35

BEACH 2003-2004 the Australian adult population data consistent with AUSDIAB data

Health Risks and Increased Risk of Mortality

Diabetes

Hypertension

Sleep apnea

Depression

Joint pain

Infertility

Cancer

Acid reflux

Asthma

Calle EE, Michael MJ, Petrelli JM, et al. Body-mass index and mortality in a prospective cohort of US adults. N Eng J Med. 1999;341(15):1097-105.

Flegal KM, Graubard, B. I., Williamson, D.F., Gail, M.H. Excess deaths associated with underweight, overweight and obesity. JAMA. April 20, 2005 2005;293(15):1861-1867.

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Does Weight Loss Make a Difference?

Impact of Weight Loss on Risk Factors ~5%

Weight Loss

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2005;189:27-32. Ponce J et al. Obes Surg. 2004;14:1335-1342. Dixon JB, O'Brien PE. Diabetes Care. 2002;25:358-363.

Torquati A et al. J Gastrointest Surg. 2005;9:1112-1118. Skroubis G et al. Obes Surg. 2006;16:488-495. Pories WJ. Presented at:

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Most Common Surgical Options

Gastric Bypass (GBP)

The LAP-BAND® System Adjustable Gastric Banding

Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG)

The LAP-BAND ® System

Am I a candidate for Surgery?

NORMAL

BMI 18.5 – 24.9

OVERWEIGHT

BMI 25 – 29.9

Class I

BMI 30 – 34.9Class II

BMI 35 – 39.9

Class III

BMI 40

45% 4% 6%33% 12

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* BMI (Body Mass Index): A measurement of an individual’s weight in relation to height (kg/m2).

1:10 of the Australian adult community

BEACH 2003-2004 the Australian adult population data consistent with AUSDIAB data

Potential candidates for surgery

How much weight will I lose?

Slow, gradual weight loss (0.5 kg per week)

60% excess weight loss in 2 years

Requires life-long commitment to change

Requires long-term follow-up

The LAP-BAND® produces similar sustained weight loss as more

invasive surgery

%EWL

Years of Follow Up

O’Brien P, McPhail T, Chaston T, & Dixon J Obes Surg. 2006: 16; 1032-1040.

Weight loss is gradual!

BUT HOW DOES IT WORK?

The LAP-BAND® System Allows You to

Tame Your Hunger!

The LAB-BAND® System acts by allowing small meals to satisfy for a long period – You can choose to eat less without becoming hungry. It “Tames Hunger” providing a tool you can

work with to allow significant weight loss

The LAP-BAND® System Is Affordable

Private health insurance Reimburses cost of LAP-BAND device, theatre staff, time

and equipment to do operation

Reimburses most of hospital stay

There are “out of pocket” specialist fees

Can I take out insurance now? YES

BAND adjustments- $15 “out of pocket” charge per

adjustment

Next Steps If you would like to schedule a consultation to

see if the LAP-BAND® System is appropriate

for you:

– Contact our reception (02) 6584 3268

69 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie 2444

Reception @portlapsurgery.com.au

www.portlapsurgery.com.au