Obesity is a condition in which a person has more body fat than is healthy. We diagnose Obesity based on your body mass index (BMI). BMI is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the height in meters squared (kg/m2). A normal BMI is between 18.5-24.9. Overweight is defined as BMI between 25-29.9. Obesity corresponds to a BMI equal to and above 30. So why is Obesity important to diagnose and treat? Because Obesity can cause serious problems and even decrease your lifespan! These weight related complication are caused or exacerbated by excess fat:

· High Blood Pressure

· Diabetes

· Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Female Infertility, Male hypogonadism

· Osteoarthritis

· Dyslipidemia

· Obstructive Sleep Apnea

· Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

· Urinary Stress Incontinence

· Cardiovascular Disease

· Depression

· Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease

· Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

If you have any of the above obese related conditions, contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION to help you lose weight with one of our bariatric endoscopy/weight loss programs!