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For many, the weight loss journey can be a difficult one. If diets alone aren’t working for you, The Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Program at North Cypress can help. Our compassionate and caring staff will assist you every step of the way to help you meet your goal.
What is Obesity?
Facts about Obesity
Obesity is quickly becoming one of the nation’s leading health problems. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese, and 9 million severely obese.
Some of the conditions and diseases associated with obesity include:
- Stroke
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Gallbladder disease and gallstones
- Osteoarthritis
- High cholesterol
- Respiratory problems
- Pregnancy complications
- Infertility
Morbid Obesity
Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that result either in significant physical disability or even death. The reasons for obesity are multiple and complex.
Despite conventional wisdom, it is not simply a result of overeating. Research has shown that in many cases a significant, underlying cause of morbid obesity is genetic. Studies have demonstrated that once the problem is established, efforts such as dieting and exercise programs have a limited ability to provide effective long-term relief.
It is important to understand that all current medical interventions, including weight loss surgery, should not be considered medical cures.
Morbid obesity typically means that you are overweight by 100 pounds or more with a BMI of 40 or more. Body Mass Index (BMI) estimates how much one should weigh based on their height.
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