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Morbid obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that its symptoms build slowly
over an extended period of time. An estimated 5-10 million Americans are
considered morbidly obese. Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of
significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health
conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that can result
either in significant physical disability or even death.
Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Its growing use to treat morbid obesity
is the result of three factors: Our current knowledge of the significant health
risks of morbid obesity; the relatively low risk and complications of the
procedures versus not having surgery; and the ineffectiveness of current
non-surgical approaches to produce sustained weight loss. This site will provide
valuable information about the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery.
However, the best way to get a full assessment of your condition is to schedule
a consultation to determine if weight loss surgery may be an option for you.
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