Your BMI is 38
A BMI of 38 not only places you among the people considered obese, but you also fall in the higher end of this category, meaning that gaining even more weight would put you in the danger of classifying as extremely obese. You need to be aware of the health risks of your weight. You qualify for weight loss surgery and existing obesity-related diseases make it even more important for you to consider some of the surgical options.
Each person’s body is unique and may have different caloric needs. When your body’s caloric balance status is in caloric excess, it means that you are eating more calories than your body is using and you will store these excess calories as fat. Besides diet and behavior, environmental and genetic factors may also have a significant effect in causing people to be overweight or obese. It is important to understand the risks you are facing if you do not take any measures to lose weight.
Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
If you are seriously overweight, have tried dieting and exercise but you fail to lose weight, weight loss surgery is a viable option to consider. If your weight is impacting the quality of your life, bariatric surgery can help you regain control of your life and improve your health.
Lap Band Procedure for a BMI 38
The lap band procedure is recommended for BMI over 35, it can also be done for obese patients whose BMI is lower than 35. This surgically implanted device helps adults lose considerable weight by limiting the stomach’s capacity, thus giving the patient the feeling of being full. If you require a weight loss surgery procedure there’s no need to worry about the expenses, most of them will be covered by insurance, just check the terms of your insurance policy.
The narrowed opening between the stomach pouch and the rest of the stomach can be adjusted by inflating (adding saline fluid) or deflating the band (removing saline fluid). For obese patients who have failed to lose weight through non-surgical methods, the lap band is a recommended surgical option.
Gastric Bypass Procedure for a BMI 38
Gastric bypass helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat. It is performed in 2 steps: making your stomach smaller by dividing it into a smaller upper section and a larger bottom section, and the bypass. Doctors often use the BMI and health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to determine who is a candidate for weight loss surgery.
Gastric bypass is done for patients who have a BMI over 40, but can also be recommended for obese patients with a BMI of 35. You may lose half or more of your extra weight in the first 2 years and most people lose about 10-20 pounds each month in the first year after surgery.
Gastric Sleeve Procedure for a BMI 38
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a restrictive bariatric operation designed to make the stomach smaller, in order to help obese people lose weight and regain control of their life. Lifelong changes need to be done after this procedure in order to maintain your weight. If your BMI is between 30 and 40, you may be a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery.
During this procedure, more than half of your stomach is removed, leaving only a thin vertical sleeve about the size of a banana. This is not a reversible procedure! Your doctor will give you specific instructions before and after the surgery. Even if you had surgery, you will still need to have a healthy diet and get regular exercise, in order to reach your weight goal and avoid regaining weight.
The first step before taking on any exercise routine must be to consult your doctor about incidental risks due to obesity-related health conditions. Make sure that your chosen sort of physical activity presents no danger to your health. Start movement gradually and increase duration and intensity slowly over time, as your body gets stronger. Include in your daily routine cardio exercises for fitness, strength training for improved muscle strength and increased muscle mass, as well as stretching for improved flexibility and a sense of balance. Whatever you choose and like to do, the most important thing is to make movement a daily habit. Among the welcomed benefits of regular physical effort you will find: