Obesity is a common disease worldwide. Both the United States and Mexico find themselves in first and second place on an international scale.
This condition is an important risk factor in the development of various diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, high levels of uric acid, coronary diseases, respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea, gallstones, and depression.
Morbid obesity is an extreme level of obesity defined as a body mass index(BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2 (BMI: Weight in kilograms/height in meters).
Some surgical procedures can be utilized to permanently decrease weight when initial efforts have not proved successful.
If you would like more information or you’d like to find out if you’re a candidate for this type of procedure, please contact us so we can assist you.