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What is Obesity?

Obesity is a serius problem, growing at an increasingly alarming rate worldwide.

Because of this global epidemic, there are now surgical procedures available that can help people lose unwanted and unhealthy excess weight.

One of these procedures is the Mini gastric bypass.

In modern medicine, surgeons and specialists consider this operation the benchmark for excellence. The surgery is successful because of its scientific ingenuity. During the operation, a very small stomach is created, from which the remainder of the stomach is divided and separated. The small intestine is then surgically attached to the new stomach, allowing the lower stomach to now be bypassed.

If other methods for losing weight have proven unsuccessful, then weight loss surgery through a Mini Gastric Bypass is something to consider.

Obesity is defined as the condition of being very overweight and having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher.

The BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height.

Your waist size is also important. It is a measure of your abdominal fat. Your health risks increase as your BMI and waist size get larger. A waist measurement greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women indicates a significant increase in health risk.

You can find your BMI from a chart. Click now to Calculate your BMI

What are the risks of obesity?

Nearly one third of adults are obese. Obesity increases as people age. It is a serious condition because it increases your risk of poor health and major illness, such as:

  • High blood pressure.
  • Breathing problems.
  • Stroke.
  • Heart disease.
  • Diabetes.
  • Hyperlipidemia, or increased fats in the body, often associated with higher cholesterol levels *gallbladder disease.
  • Gout.
  • Some types of cancer.
  • Osteoarthritis.
    (Stiffness and soreness of joints, especially the knees, that may occur with aging.)

How is it diagnosed?

Your BMI can be determined by looking up your height and weight on a BMI chart. A BMI of at least 25 indicates overweight. A BMI of 30 or more indicates you are obese. Measure your waist at the point below your ribcage but above your navel. Use your BMI and waist size to determine your risk from the Calculating Your Risk table included with the BMI chart.

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