Health Issues

A number of studies suggest that beta-blockers, one of the most common medications for high blood pressure, increase a patient’s obesity risk in a number of ways.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious condition that results from blood clotting in the deep veins within the legs. DVT can cause pulmonary embolism, a life threatening condition, when part of the leg blood clot enters the blood stream and obstructs the lungs. Research now indicates that people who are obese increase their risk of DVT. People who are obese have a Body Mass Index (BMI) or greater than 30. Those that are morbidly obese have a BMI of between 40 and 50; while those are considered super obese have a BMI over 50.

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Extreme obesity carries many health risks, which leads many people to consider lap band surgery. Many people throughout the Albany area try to lose weight on their own. However, it is not an easy process and there are times when weight loss surgery is the next reasonable step. Once the risks with being obese outweigh the risks of the surgery, it is time to consider this option. For example, recent research indicates that those who are extremely obese have an increased risk of death due to the H1N1 flu.
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Weight loss surgery can speed success in achieving optimal weight and at the same time lessen the severity of Type 2 diabetes. This results in both better health for the patient and savings in medical expenses.
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Experts agree that the best way to prevent or combat obesity is to balance a healthy diet with plenty of physical activity. However, some people find that cutting calories and exercising more does not produce the weight loss results they hoped for. In fact, you may find you’re gaining weight despite doing everything “right.” [Read more]

Morbidly obese women suffering from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) who undergo bariatric surgery, whether Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, can experience significant improvement in all aspects of their sexual function as quickly as six months after the procedure, according to recent research. [Read more]

Authors of a recent commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argue that food addiction may be a real struggle for some individuals and should be considered when talking about weight loss methods. [Read more]

Sleep apnea is a dangerous and life threatening condition that affects many bariatric surgery patients before surgery. [Read more]