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Weight Loss Surgery
There are many categories for weight loss surgery; you can have a simple
tummy tuck to tighten the skin and abdominal muscles or even liposuction
to remove unwanted fat deposits almost anywhere on your body. Bariatric
surgery is another type of weight loss surgery that has become the popular
choice for treating morbid obesity.
Health
Risks
Being significantly overweight can put you at a greater risk for heart
disease, diabetes, arthritis and many other serious health problems. Most
non-surgical weight loss programs based on a combination of diet modifications
and regular exercise have only been effective for a small percentage of
the patients suffering from obesity. Learn
more about health risks.
Obesity not only affects the one who is overweight, but it also affects
those loved ones around. See how friends
and family are affected by obesity.
Candidates
In most cases a potential candidate for Bariatric surgery would have to
be at least one hundred pounds above their ideal body weight or have a
body mass index of forty or greater. Of course there are exceptions to
every rule, a patient might be considered for weight loss surgery if he
or she were at a severe health risk and surgery was determined to be the
only way to accomplish this type of weight loss.
Surgical Options
There are various surgical options for people who have decided to have
weight loss surgery ranging from liposuction to tummy tucks and if you
are a candidate, your doctor will recommend what type of surgery would
be best for your condition. Several consultations with your doctor are
usually required before surgery to ensure that you are comfortable with
your options and that all of your questions have been answered.
Weight loss surgery can be very effective, but it takes a commitment
on the part of the patient to continue the follow up care that is required.
There are dietary, exercise and medical guidelines that must be taken
seriously to ensure that the weight stays off and that the patient lives
a healthier life.
Weight Loss Surgery |
Health Problems | Abdominoplasty
Liposuction | Obesity | Bariatric
Surgeries | Follow Up Care
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