Daniel, a 37-year-old man, has a BMI of 40 and developed hypertension in the last year. He takes treatment tablets, is on a diet, and walks with his dog 30 minutes daily. However, he has not lost much weight, so he decides to browse for bariatric surgeries. During his investigation, two (2) procedures catch his eye: The Laparoscopic gastric sleeve and the Roux en-Y gastric bypass. He decides to mention this to his doctor in his next appointment to see if either of these is an option for him. Describe the functions of the organs in the gastrointestinal system, including the accessory glands, and mention which organs are modified during a Laparoscopic gastric sleeve and a Roux en-Y gastric bypass. Do you believe Daniel should keep trying dieting and exercising or should he go with the surgery? Elaborate on your answer

Daniel, a 37-year-old man, has a BMI of 40 and developed hypertension in the last year. He takes treatment tablets, is on a diet, and walks with his dog 30 minutes daily. However, he has not lost much weight, so he decides to browse for bariatric surgeries. During his investigation, two (2) procedures catch his eye: The Laparoscopic gastric sleeve and the Roux en-Y gastric bypass. He decides to mention this to his doctor in his next appointment to see if either of these is an option for him. Describe the functions of the organs in the gastrointestinal system, including the accessory glands, and mention which organs are modified during a Laparoscopic gastric sleeve and a Roux en-Y gastric bypass. Do you believe Daniel should keep trying dieting and exercising or should he go with the surgery? Elaborate on your answer

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