Bon Secours St. Francis Surgical Weight Loss Bariatric Center

Obesity is a serious disease with symptoms that build slowly over an extended period of time. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines morbid obesity as: Being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight Or, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater Or, having a BMI of 35 or greater and one or more co-morbid conditions Check your BMI now The disease of morbid obesity interferes with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking. Long-term implications of the disease include shorter life expectancy, serious health consequences in the form of weight-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and a lower quality of life with fewer economic and social opportunities. Obesity is a serious public health issue in the United States. 24 million U.S.adults are living with morbid obesity and may qualify for bariatric surgery based on NIH guidelines. By 2010, its projected that there may be 31 million U.S. adults living with morbid obesity and may qualify for bariatric surgery based on NIH guidelines.