Medcare offers patients access to the latest weight-loss technology and surgical techniques

This can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in sedentary lifestyles, easy access to high-calorie foods, larger portion sizes, genetics, and underlying health conditions. In addition, environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural norms, and lack of access to healthy diet options and physical activity facilities may also contribute to the rise in obesity.

The childhood obesity landscape has seen some improvements recently. Initiatives such as improved school feeding programs, increased opportunities for physical activity and public education campaigns have helped raise awareness and promote healthier lifestyles for children. However, there is still work to be done to tackle childhood obesity and more effort is needed to address the root causes of the problem.

Bariatric surgery is a proven method of treating uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure. In one study of high blood pressure, 38 percent of patients kept their blood pressure under control after 12 months while reducing their total number of antihypertensive drugs by 30 percent or more. For diabetes, 60 to 80 percent of type 2 diabetes patients who had bariatric surgery showed an improvement in diabetic symptoms and a reduction in the medications they were taking. In general, we can say that bariatric surgery can help reverse, or at least slightly control, newly diagnosed hypertension or diabetes with a duration of less than five years. However, in patients who have had diabetes and hypertension for more than five years, the impact of bariatric surgery is less, but there is still a significant improvement in medication control and reduction.

Criteria for candidates for surgical weight loss can vary, but typically include people with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 or a BMI over 35 with comorbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Additionally, candidates for weight loss surgery should have tried traditional weight loss methods without success and be committed to making significant lifestyle changes.

Medcare takes a comprehensive approach to preparing patients for metabolic weight loss surgery. The process includes a thorough medical evaluation, nutritional counseling, mental health assessment, and preoperative education to ensure patients are fully informed of the risks and benefits of the procedure.

Preoperative weight loss can be beneficial for some patients because it can help reduce the size of the liver and make the surgery safer and easier to perform. However, not all patients require preoperative weight loss, and the decision depends on the individual patient’s medical history and body composition.

Obesity innovations such as minimally invasive procedures are transforming the obesity care industry, and Medcare gives patients access to the latest technologies and surgical techniques. In addition, Medcare offers patients ongoing support after surgery through regular follow-up visits, nutritional counseling, and support groups.

Physical exercise is critical to maintaining long-term weight loss after bariatric surgery. Regular exercise can help patients build muscle mass, boost metabolism, and improve overall health and well-being. Medcare works with patients to develop personalized exercise plans to help them achieve their weight loss and fitness goals.

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