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Making the Right Choice
Fat 2 Fit
People who carry more weight around their waist–an “apple-shape” –are most likely to suffer from obesity related problems than someone who is “peer-shaped,” or carries more weight in their hips and thighs. Similarly people having more visceral / organ fat are at higher risk than having more subcutaneous fat. Studies have shown that it can make a big difference if people work to lose only 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. For many people, this works out to about 7 to 10 kgs. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels also benefit when just this small percentage of body weight is lost. |
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Live Healthier, Live Longer
Other health risks associated with being overweight or obese like gall bladder problems, certain types of arthritis, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), pulmonary diseases such as sleep apnea, or diseases of the liver and many other can be prevented or at least delayed by moving towards a more normal weight. The scales are certainly tipped in favor of losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle.
What you Can Expect to Lose… and Gain
Most of our patients lose between 50 and 80 percent of their excess body weight during the 6 to 18 months following surgery. But bariatric surgery is not a miracle cure, and you should not expect to have a “perfect” body or the one you had when you were 16. The weight loss you achieve can only be sustained with your commitment to dietary changes and regular exercise.
All facets of your life — body, mind and spirit — will potentially undergo significant positive changes as a result of bariatric surgery. Your overall quality of life will improve. Many patients are thrilled to be able to do ordinary things again, like going to the store, playing with their children, getting in and out of a car easily, riding a bike, shopping for clothes off the rack and more! We pledge to provide the support and direction you need to succeed in your weight-loss journey.
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