Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is commonly known as bariatric surgery and involves a surgical procedure which alters portions of the stomach and in some cases the small intestine. As a result less food is consumed and fewer calories are absorbed. The surgery is usually considered an option for persons who have a BMI above 40. It is also an option for people with a BMI of 35 to 40 who are experiencing health problems such as Type II diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. Weight loss surgery is commonly known as bariatric surgery and involves surgical procedures done on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight. This is usually considered an option for persons who have a BMI above 40. It is also an option for people with a BMI of 35 to 40 who are experiencing health problems such as Type II diabetes or heart disease. |
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