Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But many people have tried those methods for years and still can't lose excess weight — weight that can cause serious health problems. For people in this frustrating situation, bariatric surgery may be an option.

Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure that decreases the size of the stomach and is performed on people who are obese. Clinically, obesity is described as the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards. The National Institute of Health (NIH) states that excessive weight becomes a health hazard when it is 20 percent or more above ideal body weight.

Obesity is a rising medical problem that makes one susceptible to heart diseases, diabetes, sleep apnea, and other chronic problems. Surgery reduces the secondary health hazards considerably. Overweight is detrimental for a person's physical, social, psychological, and emotional health. With the correct bariatric surgery you can again get back to healthy living, keeping in mind the precautionary after surgery concerns.

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