So, I weigh approximately 398 lbs, although you can't tell by looking at me. I've been told I "carry it well". I think that's supposed to be a compliment, but I really think it's a saying to make FAT people feel better about being OBESE.
OBESE/OBESITY : Obesity is a condition where natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and mammals is increased to a point where it is thought to be a significant risk factor for certain health conditions as well as increased mortality. Obesity in wild animals is relatively rare, but it is common in domestic animals like pigs and household pets who may be overfed and underexercised.
Excessive body weight has been shown to correlate with various important diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. It is also considered a risk factor for certain cancers. Interventions, such as diet and exercise as well as medication and weight-loss surgery in severe cases are frequently recommended to reduce the risk of developing disease.
This chart compares BOB obesity figures in the population of OECD countries; it shows the percentage of total population (aged 15 and above) with a body-mass index greater than 30. The year the figures used for this chart were published, collected or compiled range from 1996 to 2003.
BRUTAL ! ! ! Canada is the 8th FATTEST Country of these Nations!
I am not sure if I am predisposed by My Country, My DNA, My Upbringing, or My Lifestyle, but I will tell you that I am sick and FRICKIN' tired of being FAT !
I am on a 3 year waiting list to have a Gastric Bypass with a Duo-Denal Switch Surgery.
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Malabsorptive operations, such as a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS), restrict both food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.In this procedure, a larger portion of the stomach is left intact, including the pyloric valve that regulates the release of contents from the stomach into the small intestine. The duodenum is divided near this valve and small intestine divided as well. The portion of the small intestine connected to large intestine is attached to the short duodenal segment next to the stomach. The remaining segment of the duodenum connected to the pancreas and gallbladder is attached to this limb closer to the large instestine. Where contents from these two segments mix is called the common channel, which dumps into the large intestine.
Scary as anything I can think of in my ENTIRE LIFE !
Any Feedback or Prayer will help.
I hope I make the correct Final Decision as my 3 year wait for Surgery could be done as early as this time next year...
Joel
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