Education only — not medical advice
Surgery decision aid
Question prompts only — not a go/no-go verdict. Cite ASMBS/IFSO 2022 and Israel MoH circular themes.
Compare conversation topics
Sleeve
- How would sleeve affect my reflux if I already have GERD?
- What weight and diabetes outcomes are typical vs bypass in people like me?
Bypass
- What malabsorption / vitamin monitoring schedule would I need after bypass?
- How does bypass compare for T2DM remission themes in guidelines?
Stay on / start meds
- Could highly effective AOMs (GLP-1 / dual) be tried or optimized before surgery?
- What happens if medicines are paused after surgery?
Questions to bring
- What BMI / comorbidity criteria apply in my country / HMO (ASMBS/IFSO 2022 vs Israel MoH circular may differ)?
- What lifelong vitamin, protein, and follow-up commitments are required?
- How do fertility / pregnancy plans affect timing?
- What are GERD, dumping, and malnutrition risks for each option?
- Am I ready for multidisciplinary assessment (psych, dietitian, surgery committee)?
Cite: ASMBS/IFSO 2022 · Israel MoH MR04_2024 · NICE NG246 — Trust Library