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Cheryl Holsworth1, Susan Gallagher1
1Cheryl Holsworth is Senior Specialist Bariatric Surgery, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California. Susan Gallagher is Senior Clinical Advisor, Celebration Institute Inc, 8790 Skyline Lane, Conroe, TX 77302 (susangallagher@hotmail.com).
Abstract:
Nearly 160 million Americans are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. Morbid obesity and its numerous comorbidities are threats to a person's health. Moreover, hospitalized individuals living with adiposity-based chronic conditions are at risk for certain immobility hazards. Many individuals who are morbidly obese look to metabolic surgery as a means for achieving sustainable weight loss. This article addresses critical care needs of people living with excess weight or weight maldistribution, along with specific needs of those undergoing metabolic surgery.
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