A - BMI
BMI means body mass index, and is the most practical way to classify weight and obesity. It is obtained by calculating the height and weight of the individual. Enter your details in the table below to find your BMI.
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The Institutes of National Health defines morbid obesity as:
- Having 100 pounds above your ideal weight.
- Body mass index greater than 40.
- Having a BMI greater than or equal to 35, with 1 or more co-morbid conditions.
- Today, we can consider a person with a BMI of 30 that has had a recurrent history of weight loss failure.
B - Co-morbidities
Obesity is usually not a lonely disease. It often coexists with other diseases or complications, which can be both a source and/or a consequence.
The following are some of the known co-morbidities and increased risks for mortality.
1. Risk of cardiovascular disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Angina pectoris
- Atherosclerosis
2. Endocrine disorders:
- Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Gonads (hyperandrogenism in women)
- Changes in growth and development
- Alterations of adrenal secretion
3. Respiratory Disorders
- Hypoventilation
- Sleep Apnea
4. Osteoarthritis
- Spinal Column
- Knee
5. Digestive Disorders
- Cholelithiasis
- Fatty Liver
- Gastro esophageal reflux
6. Renal Alterations
- Proteinuria of obesity
7. Abnormal pregnancy
- Infections
- Pre-eclampsia
- Complications with childbirth
- Post-operative morbidity
- Fetal macrosomia
8. Increased surgical risks
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Difficult abdominal exploration
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Abdominal Hernias
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Cardio-Respiratory Complications
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Pulmonary Thrombo-embolism
9. Dermatological Disorders
- Impetigo
- Stasis dermatitis with the MI
- Acanthosis nigricans
10. Relationship with Neoplasm
- Increased frequency of breast and uterine cancer in women
and prostate in males. - Colorectal cancer.
* Information was acquired from the following article: From Epidemic to its Treatment. Confederación Farmacéutica Argentina (CFA). www.cofa.org.ar/obesidad1.htm
C - What to do first? (If interested) ---> Appointments, doubts / questions, payments, contact other patients, etc...
Manuel Ramirez Joseph K. and his medical team offer a variety of medical packages. These packages include everything needed to perform the different types of bariatric surgery and include everything needed to make the patient’s experience as pleasant as possible. There are several packages, each with different prices. The prices vary depending on the procedure to be performed and the patient's economic possibilities.
For more information on appointments with Dr. Ramirez or questions about the different packages, please contact us by clicking on the link labeled Contact Us.