Morbidly Obese Chart – Am I Morbidly Obese?
Definition of Morbid Obesity Calculating BMI is an effective screening tool used to measure body fat based on height [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-08-15T19:58:44+00:00June 5th, 2018|Categories: Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: bmi, body mass index, high blood pressure, high bmi, morbid obesity, obesity issues, obesity problems, overweight, severe obesity|1 Comment
Definition of Morbid Obesity Calculating BMI is an effective screening tool used to measure body fat based on height [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-08-11T04:19:57+00:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: bmi, causes of obesity, depression, gout, key bariatric indicators, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity problems, obesity related health issues, obesity statistics, Overeating, overweight, pcos, remedy for gout, risks of being overweight, sleep apnea, will bariatric surgery cure gout|0 Comments
There are a few key indicators that clearly define that it is time for weight loss surgery. These pointers are [...]
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Is Your BMI Destroying Your Health? Many of us have our ups and downs, our troubled areas where we just [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-11-07T06:15:31+00:00October 7th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric News, Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Weight Loss Surgery Procedures|Tags: bmi, hormones, insurance, low cost, medical, mexico, surgeons, Tijuana, tourism, travel|0 Comments
Morbid obesity can have a direct relation to hormonal abnormalities and unusual menstrual cycles. In many patients, weight gain can [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-08-21T23:59:54+00:00December 20th, 2012|Categories: Gastric Bypass, Pre-Op Medical Advice (Medications, Health Conditions, etc)|Tags: benefits, bmi, complications, gas, requirements, risks|0 Comments
Millions of people each year line up to try various weight loss programs and techniques. Unfortunately, most of these individuals [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-04-02T04:50:23+00:00September 24th, 2012|Categories: Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: bariatric surgery, bmi, bmi chart, body mass index, body mass index bmi, causes of obesity, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity related health issues, obesity risks, obesity statistics, statistics, studies, treatment options|0 Comments
The most commonly used measure of obesity, excessive body fat, is body mass index (BMI) which is calculated from the weight [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-08-18T23:36:22+00:00September 24th, 2012|Categories: Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: bariatric surgery, bmi, bmi chart, body mass index, body mass index bmi, causes of obesity, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, obesity rates, obesity related health issues, obesity risks, obesity side effects, obesity statistics, statistics, studies, treatment options, what causes obesity|0 Comments
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic disease involving environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral, and psychological components. It [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-08-18T17:30:23+00:00August 13th, 2012|Categories: Case Studies, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities, Statistics|Tags: bariatric surgery, bmi, bmi chart, body fat percentage, body mass index, body mass index bmi, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity rates, severe obesity, statistics, studies, teenage obesity, treatment options|0 Comments
Obesity is a worldwide problem; people in developed countries are particularly victims of this dangerous condition. An increasing trend in [...]