Obesity and BMI Calculator
What is Obesity and how BMI Calculator is one of the trusted indicators ?
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.
- People are considered obese when their body mass index (BMI) exceeds 27.5 kg/m2.
- As per BMI index it is a stage prior to morbid obesity i.e. advancing towards high risk.
- Overweight, obesity and morbid obesity are the fifth leading health risk for global deaths. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
- In addition, according to WHO, 44% of the diabetics, 23% of the ischaemic heart disease and between 7% and 41% of certain cancer are attributable to overweight and obesity.
What is Obesity/weight loss surgery?
- Obesity can be treated both medically and surgically. Medical treatments for obesity are quite time taking and difficult as the amount of weight loss is small and patients gain back most of the weight within no time.
- Surgeries designed to deal with weight loss in patients who are severely overweight and obese are called obesity and weight loss surgeries.
- Post surgery it is imperative to have controlled diet regimen and healthy lifestyle should be followed for best results.
Types of Obesity Surgery
There are several types of restrictive, malabsorptive and combined procedures that can lead to sustained weight loss. Each one has its own benefits and risks. The top three procedures are:
- Gastric Banding is also known as the LAP-BAND procedure.
- In this procedure, a hollow band made of silicone rubber is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the rest of the stomach.
- The band is then inflated with a salt solution through a tube that connects the band to an access port placed under the skin. It can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage by increasing or decreasing the amount of salt solution.
- Simple and safe procedure
- Recovery period is short
- Rate of major complications that have been reported is low
- Does not require removal of any part of the stomach or intestines
- The natural anatomy of the abdominal region remains unchanged
- The width of the band can be adjusted from time to time
- The band can be removed any time if the patient desires
- Risks associated with Gastric Banding
Cost of Obesity Surgery
Obesity surgery or Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery is a highly personalized treatment procedure. The cost of surgery depends on the patient condition; type of weight loss surgery performed and post operative recovery. An estimate can be given once the patients shares the medical history and current BMI parameters
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