There are a number of issues people face when they ate obese or overweight. Below are some frequently asked questions about obesity that may help you understand the different health issues.
What is the difference between being obese and morbidly obese?
An obese person weighs between 10 and 30 percent more than the recommended weight for their height. A morbidly obese person weighs 50 percent or more, than what their weight should be.
What causes a person to be obese or morbidly obese?
There are a number of different factors that can cause a person to gain weight and become obese or morbidly obese. From environmental and psychological conditions, to physical conditions and medications they take, there are a number of different factors besides simple overeating that can cause both forms of obesity to occur.
Why is it called "morbidly" obese?
The more weight that is on our body, the higher at risk we are for developing serious health conditions. Those that fall under the morbidly obese category are at extremely high risk for developing health problems that are potentially life-threatening.
I'm obese and have tried diet and exercise with no success. What options are available to me to help me lose weight?
First, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor to determine why you are unable to loose weight. If there is a physical problem, medication may be required to treat the condition. Then, you can research options for various
weight loss surgery options that can help you to lose weight and keep it off for life.
What weight loss surgeries are available?
There are a number of different weight loss surgeries that have helped many people to lose weight.
Lap band surgery and gastric bypass surgery are two of them most commonly used methods of weight loss surgery that have come to be very popular for those suffering from obesity and morbid obesity.
Is there any chance I won't be a good candidate for weight loss surgery, even though I am obese?
Yes, there is a chance that a person may not be a good candidate for these types of surgeries. Being obese or morbidly obese is not the only factor that is taken into consideration when deciding if this procedure is right for you. You should schedule an appointment with a specialist in weight loss surgery, to determine whether a surgery would be a good choice for your particular case.