Morbid Obesity Surgery to Control excess weight

The term morbid obesity refers to patients who are 50 - 100% -- or 100 pounds above -- their ideal body weight. Alternatively, a BMI (body mass index) value greater than 39 may be used to diagnose morbid obesity.

Morbid obesity is the condition in which a person's excess weight is causing or will soon cause serious health problems. Obesity is a major health issue in America as our peoples have steadily got fatter, heaier and more unhealthy. The pathogenesis of morbid obesity involves more than just a lack of willpower or a sedentary lifestyle. Obesity contributes to the development of numerous medical conditions.
In addition to weight loss, many associated medical problems will resolve or improve following bariatric surgery.