Bariatric surgery at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula can lower your risk for a variety of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
Good health is the foundation for a good life. The energy level and mobility to play with your children or participate in the activities you like, the confidence and self-esteem to put your best self forward, the peace of mind knowing your risk factors for disease are low — all are made possible by being healthy. To feel and live your best, look to the weight-loss experts at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 2 in 3 adults in the United States are considered to be overweight or obese. Body mass index (BMI) is the tool most commonly used to estimate and screen for overweight and obesity. BMI is defined as weight (pounds) times 703 and divided by height (inches²), and is related to the amount of fat in your body. The more fat you have, the higher your risk for many health concerns.
Typically, as your weight increases, so does your low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, inflammation level, and blood sugar. These changes lead to an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Being overweight or obese can also make you more likely to have these other conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Some types of cancer, such as breast and bowel cancer
- High blood pressure
- Gallbladder disease and gallstones
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Sleep apnea and asthma
Not everyone who is obese or overweight has these problems but the risk rises if you have a family history of one of those conditions. Being overweight or obese can also affect your quality of life and lead to psychological concerns, such as depression and low self-esteem.
Bariatric surgery at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
At Community Hospital, we provide safe bariatric weight-loss procedures to help people lose and keep off large amounts of weight, which improves their health and quality of life. If you’re looking to get healthier and be happier, learning more about bariatric surgery by attending one of our informational seminars is the first step.
