A Huge Favor for the "Men of OH?"
Hey Massachusetts!
In an attempt to move beyond simple "hearsay" and anecdotal information, I'm hoping to gather a large base of 'observational information' from the Bariatric Community.
For the "Full Story" of what this is aimed at, checkout-
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/action,replies/board_id,4856/topic_id,2587771/cat_i
d,4456/a,messageboard/
Thanks for your time.......
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A Huge Favor for the "Men of OH?"
If you have the opportunity, Please help by copy/pasting this survey into a word file and printing. Take it with you to your next meeting with your Bariatric Surgeon or even the Clinic, and ask if they could provide any answers. Then, Copy past back into this Thread ---http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/action,replies/board_id,4856/topic_id,2650001/cat_i
d,1416/a,messageboard/
So that the results can be "harvested" and Compiled for future statistical data base of Observations. Eventually the overall statistics will be made available as a posting here for all to utilize. I'm doing a "mass e-mail" to the Docs listed with OH.
Thank you All So Much in Advance!
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Survey of Male/Female Differences
as Regards to Aspects of Bariatric Surgery:
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General information-
(all replies are confidential and will be used only in compiling
Data base of "General Observations.")
Answers provided by- Dr.? _____ / Clinic Representative?_____
City/State of Practice?______________/____________
Years Performing Bariatric Surgery?________
Types of Procedures Performed:
RNY Open_____ RNY Lap_____ Lap-Band_____ DS_____ VBG_____ Other_____
Rough approximation of number of procedures a year_________
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What percentage of your patients are Male?____________
(or estimation, check one-)
Less than 10%___ / 10% to 20%___ / 20% to 30%___
30% to 50%___ / More than 50%___
Answer the following as -
Strongly Agree -(5) / Somewhat Agree -(4) / Agree -(3)
Somewhat Disagree -(2) / Strongly Disagree -(1) / No Observation - (0)
_____ 1.) A Larger percentage of my Male patients are Less Compliant
With Dietary Protocols Than my Female Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 2.) A Larger percentage of my Male patients are More Motivated towards
Exercise than my Female Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 3.) A Larger percentage of my Male patients reach "Goal Weights"
Sooner than my Female Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 4.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients Maintain "Goal Weights"
Better than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 5.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients have difficulty with
Calcium Levels than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 6.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients have difficulty with
Iron Levels than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 7.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients have some difficulties with
Nutrition / 'Lab-Work' in general than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 8.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients take a more active role
In educating themselves about the Bariatric Procedure than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 9.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients present more Co-Morbidities
Prior to Surgery than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
_____ 10.) A Larger percentage of my Female patients experience post-operative
Complications than my Male Patients.
approx. % of Men? _____ / approx. % of Women?_____
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In General,
What would you rank as the TOP 5
Most Observable Differences
Seen in how Women and Men differ as to regards to Bariatric Surgery?
What would you rank as the Seen in how Women and Men differ as to regards to Bariatric Surgery?
(Place (1) for Most Observed, (2) for Second Most, etc...)
_____Level of Pre-Operative Anxiety
_____Level of Pre-Operative Preparedness
_____Number/Severity of Pre-Operative Co-Morbidities
_____Level of Post-Surgical Depression
_____Self-Esteem issues related to Obesity
_____Post-Operative Exercise Program
_____Post-Operative Diet
_____Utilization of Support Group/s
_____Later Plastic Surgery Needs
_____Calcium Deficiency Issues Post-Operatively
_____Iron Deficiency Issues Post-Operatively
_____B-12 Deficiency Issues Post-Operatively
_____Low Albumin Levels Post-Operatively
_____General Nutritional Issues Post-Operatively
_____Improvement of Sleep Apnea Post-Operatively
_____Improvement of Blood Pressure Post-Operatively
_____Improvement of Diabetes Post-Operatively
_____Improvement of Mobility Post-Operatively
_____Improvement of Depression Issues Post-Operatively
_____General Compliance with Post-Operative Protocols
_____Other? (comments-______________________________
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In General Rating/Ranking, Based on your Observations-
Answer the following if you have noticed, or perceived a difference.
1.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are Quicker to reach "Goal Weight?"
2.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are Better at Maintaining "Goal Weight?"
3.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Show more Dramatic Health benefits?
4.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are Less likely to Present Surgical Complications?
5.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are Less likely to Present Post-Operative Nutritional Complications?
6.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Appear to be More knowledgeable about their Procedure?
7.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are More Likely to be Compliant Patients?
8.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are More Likely to Develop Hernias Post-Operatively?
9.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Are Less likely to have Post-Operative Plastic Surgery Needs?
10.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Tend to be Older overall when seeking Bariatric Procedure?
11.)Men_____ or Women _____ 50/50 _____
Tend to be riskier candidates due to health when seeking Bariatric Procedure?
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Any Quick Observation as to a major difference in Men and Women
As it relates to Weight-Loss Surgery?
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Thank you So very much for your Time and input.
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Survey of Male/Female differences
as regards to aspects of Bariatric Surgery:
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That's it Folks!
I'll have a Completed one loaded into the "Response" Thread soon-
Best Wishes-
Dx