Obesity is a serious disease with symptoms that build slowly over an extended period of time.
If you are thinking about bariatric surgery and have doubts about whether it is right for you, you're not alone. It's a life-changing decision, and serious contemplation—particularly overcoming concerns and learning how to effectively cope with them—is part of the decision-making process for everyone.
It's obvious to many people who have lived with morbid obesity for years that the disease has a severe negative impact on quality of life. Because of morbid obesity, you may choose not to participate in certain activities. You may feel that you have limited career choices.
How do we measure obesity? Body mass index (BMI) is a good indicator, because it correlates pretty well with the amount of body fat a person has.
Recovery from weight loss surgery requires both a short-term plan and a long-term plan.
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