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Obesity and GERD
Being obese or severely obese means you are at a
higher risk for developing or worsening many
serious medical conditions. There are more than
30 obesity-related medical conditions that can
damage your quality of life and can also cause
early death. Some of these obesity-related
medical conditions include:
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arthritis
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several cancers
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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cardiovascular disease
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gallbladder disease
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gout, hypertension
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infertility, liver disease
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low back pain
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obstetric and gynecologic complications
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sleep apnea
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stroke
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type 2 diabetes and
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urinary stress incontinence
One way
to measure obesity is by using the Body Mass
Index (BMI). Determine your BMI by entering your
height and weight into a
BMI calculator.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery is a treatment option for
some people who suffer from morbid obesity. You
would need to work with your doctor to determine
if you would benefit from obesity surgery, which
is a major operation that can change your life
in many ways.
You should know the risks and benefits of the
surgery and the commitment you will have to make
to a change in your lifestyle and life-long
follow-up appointments with your doctor and
medical team. You should also take into account
the health risks of being morbidly obese, and
the health benefits you can gain from losing
excess weight.
Do you qualify for
gastric bypass
surgery?
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If
you are severely obese (BMI of 40 or more)
or have a BMI of 35 to 39.9 with serious
medical conditions (such as high blood
cholesterol and triglycerides, hypertension,
sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes and other
serious cardiopulmonary disorders).
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If
you have tried other methods of weight loss
(changes in eating, behavior, increased
physical activity and/or drug therapy) and
are still severely obese.
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If
you are unable to physically perform routine
daily activities (work-related and family
functions) and your quality of life is
seriously impaired due to the severity of
your obesity.
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If
you understand the procedure, risks of
surgery and effects after surgery.
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If
you are motivated to making a lifelong
behavioral commitment that includes
well-balanced eating and physical activity
habits which are needed to achieve the best
results.
Lap Band
Surgery
The Lap Band Surgery Procedure can help obese patients lose up to 90 percent of
their excess body weight when diet and exercise don't help you to lose some of
those unwanted pounds. Less invasive than gastric bypass surgery and fewer
operative complications, this procedure is quickly becoming the most preferred
weight loss surgical procedure. If you are more than 100 pounds over your normal
body weight, have a BMI of 40 or more, tried numerous diets and exercise
routines. yet still find yourself unable to lose the extra pounds, then the Lap
Band procedure may be right for you.
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