Name: Bariatric Surgery: A Surgeon’s Guide to Lasting Weight Loss
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Created byDr.Jihad Kudsi

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand Bariatric Surgery Options – Learn about different types of weight loss surgeries, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.
Prepare for Surgery and Recovery – Gain insights into pre-surgery requirements, the recovery process, and how to optimize healing.
Develop a Sustainable Weight Loss Plan – Learn how to maintain long-term weight loss through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
Prevent and Manage Post-Surgery Complications – Identify potential risks and complications and how to address them effectively.

Course content

6 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 21m total length

Welcome!2:29
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?2:35
Evaluate bariatric surgery as a long-term option for severe obesity, define obesity as a disease, and review the top four U.S. procedures for body mass index above 30.
Pros & Cons Of Sleeve Gastrectomy2:12
Sleeve gastrectomy is irreversible weight‑loss surgery that removes part of the stomach to form a banana‑sized pouch, enabling 60%+ excess weight loss and improvements in diabetes and sleep apnea.
What Is Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass3:47
Explore the roux-en-y gastric bypass, creating a stomach pouch and a y-shaped intestinal connection to reduce intake, improving diabetes and sleep apnea while noting dumping syndrome and lifelong nutritional needs.
Who Should Get A Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch?2:49
Explore the duodenal switch, creating a banana-shaped sleeve and bypassing 75% of the small intestine to lower hunger, improve blood sugar, drive weight loss, and note vitamin deficiencies and complications.
An Explanation Of Sadi-S2:26
This lecture explains the single anastomosis duodenal ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (sads), its one-connection design, how food reaches the small intestine, weight loss and diabetes remission, plus risks.
How To Choose Which Surgery Is Best For You?1:59
Discuss with your surgeon to determine the safest option - sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, or switches - based on your medical history, BMI, heartburn, hiatal hernia, and diabetes goals.

How To Choose Your Surgeon?5:01
Choose a bariatric surgeon by verifying board-certified general surgery status, fellowship training in bariatric surgery, and sleeve or gastric bypass experience, then attend informational sessions and a thorough focused consultation.
Essential Tests Before Surgery4:22
Preoperative tests assess psychology, nutrition, heart and lung function, sleep apnea, gallbladder status, and upper GI health to ensure patients are optimized for bariatric surgery.
Preparing Yourself For Surgery5:08
Prepare for bariatric surgery by improving health and mental readiness, avoid preoperative weight gain and smoking, and plan exercise and diet before and after surgery; track progress with photos.

Checking In and Out: Your Hospital Stay4:20
Navigate your hospital stay after bariatric surgery by understanding discharge timing, the care team, and strategies to prevent blood clots, manage pain, and maintain nutrition.
Knowing What To Eat Is Vital5:13
Master the post bariatric diet progression through liquid, pureed, soft, and regular stages. Learn hydration, protein-first meals, portion control, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Home Sweet Home and Back to Work4:40
Navigate post-surgery recovery after bariatric surgery with guidance on pain, when to contact your surgeon, staying hydrated, eating in smaller amounts, and returning to work at a comfortable pace.

An Eating Plan For The Rest of Your Life4:50
After bariatric surgery, pursue lifelong health with protein-first meals, controlled net carbs (20–30 g), healthy fats, and lifelong vitamins.
Exercising And Beyond!4:29
Prioritize regular exercise after bariatric surgery to speed recovery, burn fat, build muscle, control appetite, and prevent weight regain with at least one hour (40 minutes aerobic, 20 minutes strength).
Protect Your Relationships4:19
Protect your relationships by involving your partner in your weight loss journey, managing hormonal emotions, and balancing dating, parenting, and pregnancy decisions in a supportive family environment.
The Surgery Is Complete, What’s Next?5:09
Evaluate excess skin after weight loss, decide when to pursue plastic surgery, and compare abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, lower body lift, and liposuction with guidance on surgeon choice.

Myths Of Weight Loss Surgery: Separating Fact From Fiction7:48
Expose and debunk 16 myths about bariatric surgery, clarifying its medical role, eligibility, risks, recovery, hunger, insurance, pregnancy, and long-term lifestyle changes for lasting weight loss.
How Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve Your Health & Well-Being2:49
Reduces hunger, boosts energy, stabilizes hormones and insulin resistance, supports adherence to diet and exercise for long-term obesity control, improving quality of life, fertility, and lowering cancer risk and medications.
Last Tips To Never Gain Again!4:37
Track food and drink with a log, plan frequent meals, and practice mindful eating. Lean on your surgeon, join support groups, and stay persistent; weight loss is not linear.

Requirements

No prior medical knowledge is required – This course is designed for anyone considering or undergoing bariatric surgery.
A willingness to make lifestyle changes – Success after surgery requires commitment to new habits.
An interest in long-term weight management – Learn how to sustain weight loss with expert guidance.
Access to a dietitian or healthcare provider is beneficial but not required – This course complements professional medical advice.

Description

Are you considering bariatric surgery or have you recently undergone a weight loss procedure? This course, taught by Dr. Jihad Kudsi, MD, FACS, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist, is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about preparing for surgery, recovering successfully, and maintaining long-term weight loss.

Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, but success depends on understanding the procedure, lifestyle changes, and post-operative care. This course will guide you through the essentials of gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and other weight loss surgeries, helping you make an informed decision about your health.

What You’ll Learn:

The different types of bariatric surgery and how they work
How to prepare mentally and physically for surgery
Essential post-surgery recovery tips to heal faster
Nutrition and meal planning for long-term weight maintenance
Exercise strategies that work for bariatric patients
How to prevent and manage common complications
Strategies to avoid weight regain and sustain lifelong results

Downloadable Resources Included:

This course includes comprehensive PDF resources to help you on your weight loss journey:

Bariatric Checklist – A pre- and post-surgery checklist to keep you on track
Dr. Kudsi’s Nutrition Classes – Expert guidance on bariatric nutrition
Healthy Grocery Shopping List – Essential foods for sustainable weight loss
Meal Plan Ideas – Practical meal planning tips tailored for bariatric patients
My Plate Meal Ideas – Portion control strategies for optimal nutrition
Weekly Exercise Regimen – Structured workout plans designed for post-bariatric patients

Who Is This Course For?

Individuals considering gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or other bariatric procedures
Patients who have already undergone surgery and need post-op guidance
Healthcare professionals interested in understanding bariatric patient care
Anyone struggling with obesity and looking for sustainable weight loss strategies

About Dr. Jihad Kudsi:

Dr. Jihad Kudsi, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon in general surgery and obesity medicine, with extensive expertise in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at University of Chicago/AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital and is the Chair of Surgery at Duly Health and Care.

Dr. Kudsi completed his General Surgery Internship at Mayo Clinic and his Residency at George Washington University, followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital. As a Clinical Board Director and researcher in bariatric surgery and obesity medicine, he has contributed to advancing the field through peer-reviewed publications, clinical research, and education.

With years of experience in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss strategies, Dr. Kudsi is passionate about empowering patients with the right knowledge and tools to succeed in their weight loss journey. His patient-centered approach focuses on long-term, sustainable success, making him a trusted expert in the field of bariatric surgery.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge, tools, and downloadable resources to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals for life.

Dr. Jihad Kudsi, MD, FACS

Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery – University of Chicago/AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital

Chair of Surgery – Duly Health and Care

Who this course is for:

Individuals considering bariatric surgery – Get expert guidance from a bariatric surgeon.
Post-surgery patients – Learn how to maintain long-term success and prevent weight regain.
Healthcare professionals – Doctors, nurses, and dietitians who want to understand bariatric care.
Anyone struggling with obesity – Understand how bariatric surgery can be part of a sustainable weight loss plan.

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The Ins and Outs of Weight Loss Surgery7 lectures • 18min

Preparing for Surgery3 lectures • 15min

Life After Bariatric Surgery: Navigating the Journey Beyond the Operating Room3 lectures • 14min

Ensuring Lasting Triumph4 lectures • 19min

A Few Final Thoughts For Your Success3 lectures • 15min

Bariatric Resources1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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