OBESITY: A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE
Obesity is actually the most common form of malnutrition in the western world. Left untreated, it causes progressive dysfunction of many of our body systems, slowly consuming its victims and leading to premature death. It does not respect gender, race, age or socioeconomic class. The negative impact of obesity is compounded by its association with social discrimination.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MORBID OBESITY:
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WHY OBESITY SURGERY?
Morbid obesity is a very serious form of obesity in Idaho. In this disease, a person has become more than 100 pounds heavier than their ideal body weight (Body mass index of 40 or more). When obesity reaches this level, there is a drastic increase in the associated medical problems (co-morbidities) and a sharp statistical increase in premature death rates.
Unfortunately, efforts at controlling this severe form of obesity by nonsurgical means (diet, exercise, drugs, behavioral modification) tend to be ineffective. More than 75% of patients regain their body weight within a few years of non-surgical treatment.
On the other hand, treating morbid obesity with surgery, although risky, is a highly effective and durable treatment. When a person becomes morbidly obese, the risks of surgery are much lower than the risks of going untreated. In this setting, obesity surgery becomes a reasonable and attractive option.
PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY PROGRAM.
Northwest Bariatrics, located in Idaho, takes a holistic approach to patient care before, during and after your weight loss surgery. Our patients are individually prepared for surgery by a team of healthcare specialists from the disciplines of bariatric medicine, mental health, physical therapy, and dietary science. Weight loss surgery is performed by a board certified general surgeon who has advanced specialized training in laparoscopic surgical techniques and is a bariatric medical specialist. Professionally directed after-care support groups help our patients stay on track and achieve optimal weight loss results.
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