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Surgery for Morbid ObesityObesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Obesity is diagnosed when the weight gain of an individual is 20% greater than the ideal weight or as a BMI (body mass index) of 27 or greater. Additionally, obesity can be diagnosed when a triceps’ skin fold measurement Morbid obesity is a termed medically provided to a patient who has excessively high amount of fat deposited under the skin. It is the condition when severe obesity threatens one's health and the lifespan of the individual. HEALTH THREATS * If a person’s weight is twice that of what it should actually be, then there are more chances of dying early. First treatment that should be done is to change the lifestyle and the diet of the patient. But if the traditional method of medication of getting this problem cured is inoperative then the following procedures may be implemented: * person having a B.M.I greater than forty kg/m² or more than thirty kg/m² along with the problems of diabetes falls under this category If he/she meets all the criteria mentioned above then only he or she will be considered as a BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENT. PROCEDURES 1. Intestinal Malabsorptive Procedure: which deals with reducing the stomach size with the help of major absorption? So if you have morbid obesity then proceeds for BARIATRIC SURGERY and lead a healthy life. |
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