In addition to the many social and emotional difficulties caused by severe obesity, numerous health risks can easily develop due to excessive body weight. The following conditions occur more frequently in morbidly obese people, resulting in an overall likelihood of premature death that is 2-3 times greater than that of people of average weight.

• type II diabetes
• hypertension
• heart disease and circulatory issues
• stroke
• arthritis and joint conditions
• poor energy
• respiratory problems
• gallstones
• incontinence
• limb swelling
• ulcers
• back problems
• acid reflux/heartburn
• some types of cancer

When considered in light of surgery’s probable benefits, the health risks of morbid obesity may justify surgery as an appropriate course of treatment. To learn more, click to read about types of weight loss surgery, Weight Loss Surgery at Kettering Medical Center and Kettering Medical Center-Sycamore, and stories of real people who have benefited from the procedures.
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