DFW and Southern Oklahoma Bariatrics – Obesity Causes, Complications, and Treatment

Obesity is one of the most serious issues a person could possibly face for a variety of reasons. The social, psychological, and economic effects of morbid obesity are real and can be devastating. Moreover, obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and early death. Surgical weight loss procedures at our DFW and Southern Oklahoma-area obesity treatment facility can help you change your life for the better.

* Causes of Morbid Obesity
* Complications of Obesity
* BMI Calculator

Causes of Morbid Obesity

The causes of morbid obesity are varied and complex. Studies show that once the problem is established, diet and exercise have a limited ability to provide effective long-term relief.
The scientific community continues to search for answers.  But until the disease is better understood, the control of excess weight is something patients must work at for their entire lives.  That is why it is very important to understand that forms of obesity treatment such as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or LAP-BAND® System surgery should not be considered cures; rather, they are attempts to reduce the effects of excessive weight and alleviate the serious physical, emotional, and social consequences of the disease.

Complications of Obesity

Morbid obesity brings with it an increased risk for a shorter life expectancy.  For individuals whose weight exceeds twice their ideal body weight the risk of early death is twice that of non-obese individuals.  Professionals like Dr. Scott Stowers and Dr. Dirk Rodriguez with Bariatric Solutions agree that obesity treatment can decrease a patient’s risk of diabetes or heart attack significantly. Yet, an early death is not the only potential consequence; obesity can cause painful, debilitating and dangerous complications.
If you are seriously overweight and experiencing any of the following complications, contact Bariatric Solutions to talk about your options for obesity treatment:

* Type 2 Diabetes
* High blood pressure/heart disease
* Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints
* Sleep apnea/respiratory problems
* Gastroesophageal reflux/heartburn
* Depression
* Infertility
* Urinary Stress Incontinence
* Menstrual Irregularities

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If you would like to have answers to your specific questions about the causes and complications of morbid obesity, please contact Bariatric Solutions. We provide quality obesity treatment for patients in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

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