Gastric Bypass Surgery
Introduction
Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of Obesity. To learn more about this surgery, let us first learn about obesity and the normal digestive process.
Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans, exceeds healthy limits. It is commonly defined as a body mass index (weight divided by height squared) of 30 kg/m2 or higher.Introduction
Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of Obesity. To learn more about this surgery, let us first learn about obesity and the normal digestive process.
About Obesity
What Is Obesity?
Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase in 20 percent or more above your ideal body weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a health risk.
Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans, exceeds healthy limits. It is commonly defined as a body mass index (weight divided by height squared) of 30 kg/m2 or higher.