A 46-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 39 kg/m²), hypertension, and T2D asks about bariatric surgery indications. Which statement is consistent with co...

Question

A 46-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 39 kg/m²), hypertension, and T2D asks about bariatric surgery indications. Which statement is consistent with contemporary guidance?

Accepted Answer

Surgery may be offered for BMI ≥35 kg/m² with comorbidities after appropriate evaluation

Answer

Metabolic/bariatric surgery is reserved for BMI ≥50 kg/m²

Answer

Only lifestyle therapy is recommended regardless of BMI

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Surgery is contraindicated in T2D

Answer

Pharmacotherapy is preferred and surgery is never indicated

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obesity-Surgical Indications

A 46-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 39 kg/m²), hypertension, and T2D asks about bariatric surgery indications. Which statement is consistent with contemporary guidance?