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Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

ISSN: 2475-3211

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Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is a disorder that can lead to other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea. Because obesity can affect many organs, it can be difficult to treat. When other medical weight loss methods have failed, weight loss surgery can be an effective way to lose weight. For weight loss surgery, the following criteria must be met: A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (20 to 25 is considered normal). BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in square meters. When considering weight loss surgery, it is important to understand that success in maintaining weight loss depends on your commitment to make major changes to your diet and lifestyle. Surgery is a powerful tool to help lose weight. participation at home and through the bariatric program is important to achieve the weight loss goals and to maintain the weight loss so that one can be successful many years after surgery.

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