Traditional weight loss methods such as healthier eating and exercise programs are the first steps to developing a healthier lifestyle. Unfortunately, when these methods have failed the result can lead to a progressive, serious and debilitating disease called morbid obesity. Some researchers consider morbid obesity to be the second leading preventable cause of death in North America with an estimated 10 to 15 million Americans who are considered morbidly obese. These people have increased risks for serious diseases and the likelihood of shorter life expectancy. Some of the serious health problems include:
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Colon and breast cancer
- Stroke
- Infertility
- Arthritis of weight bearing joints
- Asthma
- Sleep apnea
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Low back pain/disc disease
Now, you can find a way to achieve substantial long-term weight loss and put an end to morbid obesity through bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is recognized by the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons and endorsed by the National Institutes of Health as the most effective treatment for morbid obesity.
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