Obesity

Obesity is the epidemic of our age. Our lifestyles, the foods we consume, insufficient exercise and the daily troubles we face to work hard and provide for our families cause us to live unhealthily.

It is necessary to regain our health and life that are slowly slipping away from our hands.

What is Obesity?

The numbers are extremely shocking as obesity has now taken over many of our loved ones. More than 65% of the population in the United States is overweight. It is thought that 50 million are obese and 12 million are 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 diseases, gallbladder stones, heartburn, high blood pressure, infertility, arthritis, urinary incontinence, back and joint pain.

Bariatric surgery is considered a tool that allows the morbidly obese to regain their lives and health and get rid of life-threatening diseases.

Consequences of Obesity

Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions all over the world today. More than 65% of the American population is overweight or obese, and these individuals have an increased risk of death from diseases related to being overweight. Similarly, according to the data of the Ministry of Health and the Turkish Public Health Agency, 20% of our total population is obese, and 64.9% is overweight or obese. Obesity, which is more common in women, has increased by 31% compared to the previous year. The rate of morbid obesity in Turkey is close to 3%. As weight increases, the frequency of medical complications and deaths related to obesity also increases.

Due to excess weight and medical conditions caused by excess weight, even daily activities such as tying shoelaces, walking, climbing stairs, bending over and playing with children and grandchildren on the floor, fitting into an airplane seat, going for a walk for fun, sitting comfortably in a movie theater seat, running and playing with a pet become difficult. 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 body mass index of 40 has a 53-fold increased risk of developing diabetes and a 6-fold increased risk of developing coronary artery disease. Medical conditions frequently associated with obesity are called “comorbidities.” It is known that these diseases either disappear completely or improve greatly after weight loss surgery.

Deciding on weight loss surgery and treatment for diseases caused by obesity can be confusing and even frightening. Our entire team will counsel you, support you and help you eliminate all your concerns throughout this process. We will take ownership of you and help you decide on the most appropriate treatment for you in line with your health, lifestyle and goals.

Gaining and Losing Weight

Studies have shown that a patient can maintain their weight without regaining 60-80% of the excess weight they lost for 5 years after surgery. Our experience has allowed us to understand that each patient may have unique needs. The comprehensive program we implement is tailored to each patient, taking into account their unique needs.

Dr. Kamil Gülpınar and his team facilitate your long-term weight loss monitoring and maintenance, and guide you on your way to staying away from obesity safely and satisfactorily throughout your life.