About Weight Loss Surgery

More than 60 million Americans are overweight. While excess weight is an inconvenience, it is a condition that usually affects appearance the most. However, as of 2006, 30% of the American population has been or will be classified as obese. Only those that have been diagnosed as obese know that it is not just a condition…it is a way of life, a fact you face every day, something that keeps you from enjoying your life. Until now.

The National Institute of Health reports that obesity creates an increased risk of developing life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes, sleep apnea, and hypertension. By restricting the amount of food a person can consume or by redirecting the path food follows, weight loss surgery can lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Weight loss surgery is a life-altering solution.

Common Weight Loss Terms

Obesity: Excessive fat in body tissues; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines obesity as having a BMI of 30 or greater.

BMI: (body mass index) A statistical measure of a person’s weight scaled according to their height. The measurement is taken by dividing the patient’s body weight by the square of their height (BMI=Weight/Height2)

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A weight loss surgical procedure used to restrict the size of the stomach.

Roux-En-Y (roo-en-why) Gastric Bypass Surgery: A weight loss surgical procedure in which a small pouch is created along with an alternate bypass for food.

*This material is for informational purposes only. Before making any decisions regarding your healthcare you should consult a licensed physician.