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Is your weight putting your life at risk? If you are more than 100 pounds overweight, have a Body Mass Index greater than 40, or a Body Mass Index greater than 35 with one or more weight related disorders, you may be at risk for severe health problems. When traditional diet and exercise plans have failed, surgical weight loss can be the right option for some patients.
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In order to determine whether a person’s weight is within a healthy range, their Body Mass Index (BMI) is measured. Individuals with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese. Severe obesity, also known as morbid obesity can lead to dangerous health problems. The following are characteristics of morbid obesity:
Excess weight greater than 100 pounds
A BMI over 40
A BMI over 35 with obesity related conditions
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Type 2 diabetes or cancer
Heart problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Breathing problems including sleep apnea
Back and joint pain
Depression and poor mental health
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Meets the 1st Wednesday of every Month
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
In the Breast Care Center
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American Cancer Society…….......www.cancer.org
Breast Cancer.Org………….www.breastcancer.org
National Cancer Institute……...…www.cancer.gov |
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