Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- Pharmacology, indications, and contraindications of anti-obesity medications
- When it is appropriate to refer patients being managed with anti-obesity medications for metabolic and bariatric surgery
- How to manage a patient requiring weight loss prior to metabolic and bariatric surgery
- When it is appropriate to refer patients who have undergone metabolic and bariatric surgery for anti-obesity medication management
| 3:45pm |
Introduction of Speakers Wayne J English, MD |
| 3:50pm |
Introduction to anti-obesity medications: A primer for surgeons John B Cleek, MD |
| 4:20pm |
Obesity Medicine Physician patient referrals for metabolic and bariatric surgery and the management of the patient requiring preoperative weight loss Angela Fitch, MD |
| 4:35pm |
Adjuvant anti-obesity medication treatment in the setting of weight regain and inadequate weight loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery: An academic institution’s experience Wayne J English, MD |
| 4:50pm |
Case Presentations: Patient #1 Weight Regain after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient #2 Excessive BMI Prior to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery |
| 5:05pm |
Questions and Answers |
| 5:15pm | Adjourn |