Find Mississippi Local Bariatric Surgeons

One of many states with the problem, Mississippi has seen an increase in the prevalence of obesity in recent years.  Why is this increase such an alarming national health trend?  Scientific research has found connections between obesity and various medical issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obesity-linked heart disease, sleep apnea, joint disease, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, to name a few.  Therefore, the millions of Americans who are obese are at an elevated risk for developing one or more of these over the long term, which translates into greater personal health care costs as well as a decrease in quality of life.

Many doctors are now recommending weight loss surgery as an option for obese patients whose efforts to lose weight via exercising and dieting have been futile.  Although, in most cases, patients should have a Body Mass Index above 40, this number might be lowered at the surgeon's discretion if it is determined that the patient's health has been compromised (or is in jeopardy) by one of the earlier-mentioned issues.  Nowadays, the most frequently performed procedures are the lap band and gastric bypass surgery.  Both types catalyze weight loss by making the patient's stomach smaller, which means that the patient needs less food (and fewer calories) to feel full. 

If you are seeking a Mississippi surgeon to consult about your potential eligibility, you could arrange to meet with someone at a hospital like the University of Mississippi Medical Center or the Mississippi Baptist Health System for example.  Also, the links below have more specific details by city.

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