Individuals are considered severly overweight, or obese, if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher. (Find out your BMI) Today, one in three Americans is considered obese.
Morbidly obese means that your excess weight is putting your life at risk. You are considered morbidly obese if you are:
Your BMI is 35 or greater and you have co-morbidities or life-threatening conditions related to obesity
TESS O'SHAUGHNESSY'S STORY
KINK recently sat down with Tess for a candid interview on her life-long struggle with obesity and how the surgery has changed her life.
HAVE YOU FAILED TO LOSE WEIGHT THROUGH DIET AND EXERCISE?
While a healthier diet and exercise can result in weight loss, the real challenge is keeping the weight off. Unfortunately, studies show nearly 100 percent failure rate during a five-year period for obese persons who diet for weight control. Even worse, a continous cycle of weight loss and gain (yo-yo dieting) can cause serious health risks.
If you've tried diet and exercise, but remain seriously obese, weight loss (bariatric) surgery may be the best way to regain your health.
DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION?
For more information, please contact 1-800-617-5004 or email at info@oregonweightlosssurgery.com. For a free information session, please mention the B.E.S.T. program.
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