 Morbid obesity
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Degree of obesity at which point serious
conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, etc)
occur as a result of, or associated with, a specific weight.
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A measurement used to assess health risks of obesity is Body Mass Index (BMI).
El Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) es una medida para evaluar el riesgo de salud para la obesidad.
 BMI
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Financing
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::weight loss ::reducción de peso
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It has been proven that dieting and
exercising are not enough to lose weight.
Obesity increases the risk for serious
illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, Heart disease,
stroke, arthritis, depression, pulmonary diseases, as
well as breast, prostate, endometrium and colon cancer.
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Am I a candidate for a weight reduction procedure?
If you are obese, 14 years or older,
have made serious attempts to lose weight, but have
had only short-term success, and you are willing to
begin a new and better life style, then you are a candidate.
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What kind of weight loss procedures are currently available ?
Our Institute has been performing the
gastric band procedure since 1993 with great success.
The band yields similar results as the short and long
term gastric bypass and is now approved by the FDA since
2001.
The BioEnterics® LAP-BAND® System Patient Book
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Which are the advantages of the Gastric Band vs. Gastric Bypass?
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How does the Gastric Band work ?
The band creates a "new stomach"
which will make feel more satisfied with a small amount
of food resulting in great weight loss.
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What is the next step after the procedure?
During the first days after the procedure,
you will start with clearl liquid diet. From time to
time, your band may need to be adjusted to optimize
weight loss. This adjustment can be performed in a few
minutes at the doctor's office or the X-ray department.
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How much weight will I lose ?
Weight loss varies from patient to patient.
However, most patients lose from 2 - 3 pounds every
week until reaching their ideal weight and are able
to stay in their goals.
Reaching your ideal weight will not only improve your
physical appearance, but it will also help you prevent
and control the health risks associated with obesity,
such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, gout, respiratory
and heart disease, etc...
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