Obesity is the epidemic of our age. Our lifestyles, the food we eat, inadequate exercise, hard work and daily struggles to provide for our families cause us to live unhealthy lives.
It is necessary to regain our health and life span, which are slowly slipping away from our grasp.
What is Obesity?
The numbers are staggering as obesity has now taken over many of our loved ones. More than 65% of the people of the United States are overweight. There are thought to be 50 million obese and 12 million morbidly obese. Many of these individuals are also at increased risk of medical problems and death. There are more than 30 medical problems, including diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, cancer, cardiovascular and lung disease, gallstones, heartburn, high blood pressure, infertility, arthritis, urinary incontinence, back and joint pain.
Bariatric surgery is recognized as a tool that allows the morbidly obese to recover from life-threatening diseases by reclaiming their lives and health.
Consequences of Obesity
Obesity is now reaching epidemic proportions worldwide. More than 65% of the American population is overweight or obese, and these individuals have an increased risk of death from overweight-related diseases. Similarly, according to data from the Ministry of Health and the Public Health Institution of Turkey, 20% of our total population is obese and 64.9% is overweight or obese. Obesity, which is more common in women, increased by 31% compared to the previous year. The rate of morbid obese in Turkey is close to 3%. As weight increases, the frequency of obesity-related medical complications and deaths also increases.
Overweight and the medical conditions caused by overweight make it difficult to tie shoelaces, walk, climb stairs, bend over, play on the floor with children and grandchildren, fit into an airplane seat, take a trip for fun, sit comfortably in a movie theater seat, run and play with a pet. Through weight loss surgery, you can regain your health and make your life enjoyable again by correcting medical problems that prevent you from enjoying life.
Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases. For example, an individual with a BMI of 40 has a 53-fold increased risk of developing diabetes and a 6-fold increased risk of developing coronary artery disease. Medical conditions often associated with obesity are called “comorbidities”. It is known that these diseases either disappear completely or improve substantially after weight loss surgery.
Deciding on weight loss surgery and the treatment of obesity-related diseases can leave you confused and even intimidated. We, with our entire team, will counsel and support you throughout this process and help to alleviate all your concerns. We will take ownership of you and help you decide on the best treatment for you based on your health, lifestyle and goals.
Weight Gain and Weight Loss
Studies have shown that a patient can maintain their weight for 5 years after surgery without regaining 60-80% of the excess weight they lost. Our experience has made us realize that each patient may have individualized needs. Our comprehensive program is tailor-made for each patient, taking into account their individual needs.
Dr. Kamil Gülpınar and his team facilitate your long-term weight loss monitoring and care and guide you on your path to a lifetime of safe and satisfying obesity-free living.
