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Morbid obesity, or clinically severe obesity, is generally defined as being 100 pounds heavier or weighing 100% more than one’s ideal body weight (IBW), or having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. Both your ideal body weight and body mass index are based on formulas that compare a person’s weight and height, and you can click here for tables and calculators to determine your IBW and BMI.
Various diet plans and exercise programs have yielded mixed results for obese people, but none has consistently led to lasting weight loss. A proven long-term solution for morbid obesity is weight loss surgery.
While the surgery is a proven long-term solution, it does entail risks and is not for everyone. Many people find the current and long-term health hazards of obesity justify the possible complications of weight loss surgery, and we advise anyone considering the surgery to do thorough research, consult with a primary care physician, and attend a free information session at the center while considering a decision. |
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