Should Adolescents and Teens Have Weight Loss Surgery?
Monday, 31 August 2009 10:13
As obesity rates in America are continuously on the rise, parents and doctors alike have been pushing for more and more adolescents and teens to consider weight loss surgery, mostly because 80% of all obese children and teens will continue to be obese when they reach adulthood. Although instances of patients of this age who receive weight loss surgery is still uncommon, the percentage of this age group as patients has more than tripled since 2000, according to the Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery.
Obesity, Cancer, and Weight Loss Surgery
Monday, 31 August 2009 10:11
Cancer is one of the most serious co-morbidities (an accompanying illness to a larger health problem) that can come with obesity. As alarming as it may be, obesity raises the risk of developing cancer as much as 25-33%. The types of cancer that have been linked to obesity include breast (post-menopausal), colon, endometrial, esophageal, kidney, thyroid, and prostate.
Weight Watchers and Bariatric Surgery: A Good Match?
Monday, 31 August 2009 10:09
Many bariatric surgery (another term for weight loss surgery) patients fail to realize the struggle they will face after their procedure. Bariatric surgery is not a one-stop solution for successful and long-term weight loss. In order for patients to keep their lost weight off, they must maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and well-balanced meals.
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