Obesity Surgery

The medical definition of obese is : An increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirement, as the result of an excessive accumulation of fat in the body.

In the UK at this time statistics illustrate that approximately 40% of men and 30% of women are overweight. ‘Overweight’ is defined as a person who
has a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 27.
Persons with a BMI of 30 are defined as ‘obese’ and those with a BMI of over 35 are termed ‘morbidly obese’.
If you are obese then there are higher risks for problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Obesity causes health problems and may even lead to an early death.

A person’s body mass index (BMI) is worked out by way of a simple calculation:

There are a number of treatments available to persons suffering with obesity. Weight-Loss Surgery, known as bariatric surgery, changes the anatomy of the digestive system limiting the amount of food that can be digested – this allows opportunity for a longer term, more consistent weight loss.

The most common and effective weight loss surgeries are:

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding System
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The Intragastric Balloon System
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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