Candidates for Treatment at Our Monterrey Bariatric Surgery Center
Our
obesity surgery center in Monterrey, Mexico, specializes in bringing
the benefits of bariatric surgery to individuals affected by metabolic
syndrome and other severe health problems. Generally, candidates for
treatment suffer from morbid obesity and have proven unable to lose
weight through dieting, healthy eating, regular physical activity, and
other traditional measures. Candidates also must meet specific
requirements regarding their height-to-weight ratio, which is
determined using their body mass index (BMI). Serving all of Mexico and
the U.S., our team in Monterrey will review your BMI and help you
determine whether obesity surgery is right for you.
Metabolic Syndrome and Other Serious Weight-Loss Issues
While bariatric surgery can have life-changing results,
it is important to remember that it is a serious procedure, generally
intended for people who are morbidly obese. In particular, Dr. Chapa
Valdez and our staff believe obesity surgery is a good option for
individuals who are facing weight problems that threaten their overall
health. For example, at our state-of-the-art practice in Monterrey,
Mexico, patients suffering from metabolic syndrome are routinely
treated with excellent results. |
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Metabolic syndrome is a
potentially life-threatening condition involving a variety of health
issues, including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin
resistance, and glucose intolerance. Whether occurring together as
metabolic syndrome or individually as separate conditions, these
weight-related health problems may make you a candidate for LAP-BAND® System surgery, a gastric bypass, or gastric sleeve treatment.
Treating such issues can be crucial for improving your health and
quality of life; left untreated, metabolic syndrome can lead to type 2
diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Using BMI to Determine Your Candidacy for Obesity Surgery
A
patient's body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether he or she
is a good candidate for obesity surgery. Generally speaking, candidates
must be considered morbidly obese to qualify for treatment at our
Monterrey bariatric surgery clinic. By calculating your BMI, we can
establish whether you are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. Your
BMI is determined using your height-to-weight ratio, with a BMI of 40
or above indicating morbid obesity. (Certain obese individuals with a
BMI between 33 and 40 may also be candidates, particularly if they are
facing serious weight-related health problems.)
A person 5
feet 8 inches tall who weighs 270 pounds, for example, has a BMI of 41.
According to the industry standards used by our Monterrey staff, a BMI
between 18.5 and 25 indicates normal weight while anything between 30
and 40 indicates obesity. Naturally, the higher your BMI is, the
greater your chances are of developing weight-related health problems.
A BMI of 41 would designate you as morbidly obese, indicating a high
risk of potentially serious health conditions, including metabolic
syndrome. In such a situation, our weight-loss team would likely
recommend one of the bariatric procedures offered at our practice, particularly if you had already proven unable to lose weight through healthy eating and regular exercise.
For
your convenience, we have provided a BMI calculator on this page. By
simply filling in your height and weight information, you can quickly
learn what your BMI is and whether you may be eligible for treatment at
our office in Monterrey.
Contact Our Practice in Mexico to Discuss Your Candidacy for Obesity Surgery
If you feel like you have tried everything and remain unable to lose weight, we recommend that you get in touch with Dr. Raul Chapa Valdez and our weight-loss team. Located in Monterrey in northern Mexico, our
practice provides bariatric surgery to help individuals affected by
metabolic syndrome and other severe conditions brought on by excess
weight. If your health is in jeopardy, don't wait — contact our obesity surgery center serving Mexico and the United States to find out if bariatric surgery is right for you. |
