A 57-year-old man with a history of morbid obesity (preop BMI of 51) and type II diabetes underwent a weight-reduction surgery, specifically a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), eight months ago. He had a complication – a pulmonary embolism – during the immediate postoperative period, from which he recovered. He lost 20% of his excess weight since the surgery. His HbA1c level improved from a preoperative value of 8.1% to a current value of 6.9%. He has missed several follow-up visits with the management team, including a visit to the dietician and the psychologist.
However, office visit notes do mention adherence to his postoperative medications. Otherwise, he has had no complications or concerns. What are the risk factors for mortality in this case? ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its…
