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Hello i need a Good and Positive Comment related with this argument .A paragraph  with no more  100 words.Ashley Pittman1 postsRe:Topic 5 Mandatory Discussion QuestionHealth risks associated with obesity include Diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol and sleep apnea.  According to the American Society for metabolic surgery, Mr. C is a candidate for bariatric surgery.  Qualifying criteria includes BMI >40 or >100 lbs. overweight.  Mr. C has a BMI of 45.  Other qualifying factors include a BMI of >35 with comorbidities such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal or heart disorders.  Along with a qualifying BMI, Mr. C has qualifying comorbidities.Mylanta 1000, 1500, 2100Zantac 2100Sucralfate/Carafate 0600, 1100, 1700, 2100Health management: Mr. C attempts to manage his HTN with a low sodium diet, being seen for bariatric surgery.  Seems to understand that he needs to take action in weight lossNutritional – metabolic: Attempts to follow a low sodium diet, eats 3 meals per day with an evening snack, fasting blood glucose 146, high cholesterol, 100# weight gain in 2-3 yearsElimination: no information providedActivity-exercise: No report of physical activity, works at a call center where he probably sits during his shiftSleep-rest: Reportedly has sleep apneaCognitive-perceptual: No apparent cognitive deficit, maintains job, alert and oriented according to his ability to request medical treatmentSelf-perception – self-concept: Seemingly aware of need to take action regarding his health and weight loss.Role-relationship: No information providedSexuality – reproductive: No information providedCoping – stress tolerance: No specific information provided, but given his weight gain over the past 2-3 years I would say he has poor coping skills and stress may be a cause of weight gain.Problems for Mr. C include:Hypertension- Need further assessment and treatmentSleep apnea- CPAP treatment to have more restful sleep at nightDM- Need further assessment and labs to diagnose and treat.  Possibly needs Metformin as uncontrolled diabetes can cause complications following surgical proceduresSedentary lifestyle- Mr. C needs to understand that surgery alone will not fix his weight problem and he must also make lifestyle changes in order for it to be successfulHigh cholesterol- statin and consultation with dietician.Diabetes alone can cause serious complications following surgery.  If you couple diabetes with the above mentioned problems Mr. C is at an increased risk for infection as well as major health concerns.  Some of the mentioned concerns are myocardial infarction, stroke, heel pressure sores, post-op wound infection and UTI.  Based on this evidence and Mr. C’s medical history, I would recommend that the problems are addressed prior to surgery to improve his outcome.Tidy, D. C. (2016, February 12). Precautions with Patients with Diabetes Undergoing Surgery. Retrieved August 29, 2017, from https://patient.info/doctor/precautions-for-patients-with-diabetes-undergoing-surgery

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