It's very hard to determine what is more devastating when a
person becomes morbidly obese; is it the social indignities, the crippling back and joint pain
or the stress on the heart? For those suffering from obesity, both can be equally difficult to
deal with on a daily basis.
Today, more than 127 million Americans, more than one-third of the adult population, are
overweight, while 60 million are considered obese. An estimated nine million of those are
considered morbidly obese.
Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and
physical standards. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase in 20
percent or more above your ideal body weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a
health risk.
Patients exceeding 100 pounds excessive weight, a BMI >40 or BMI of 35-40 with at least two
obesity related diseases, and documented failed attempts at controlling weight with non
surgical means, are surgical candidates.
To assist those patients who suffer from severe obesity, USA offers gastric bypass and
adjustable gastric banding procedures, and free regularly scheduled educational seminars.
Patients should call USA at (423) 892-4337 for information regarding seminars and scheduling.
Please click on the link below for additional information on the risks of obesity and surgical resolutions.
