Ever wonder why we call it “Morbid Obesity” ?
Morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI over 40, ( or weighing approximately 100 pounds over your ideal weight) There are over 300,000 deaths every year in this country that are associated with morbid obesity Diet and exercise are successful 2% of the time once a person is considered morbidly obese. Surgery is successful 50-80% of the time. Call to find out more about these life saving/changing surgeries!
Published on August 25, 2010 by Michael Russo
By Smart Dimensions
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