Obesity is Determined by Health And Not Just Weight: New Canada Clinical Guideline

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Canadian Medical Association Journal has published a new clinical practice guideline on obesity treatments. Jet Medical Tourism® gastric bypass surgery patients should carefully note this guideline to make more informed choices. The guideline says that obesity should be determined not just by how much a person weighs, but also by their general health condition. Based on this new guideline, doctors may recommend surgical procedures that may include sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

"Diets Don't Work"

Ximena Ramos-Salas, one of the authors of the new guideline and a director at Obesity Canada, said that "Diets don't work" for people suffering from obesity. Research has shown that most people regain weight after losing it on a diet. Data from Statistics Canada reveals that in the last 30 years, the rate of obesity in Canada has tripled. Nearly one in four persons in Canada is now clinically obese.

The guideline, which has been updated after 14 years, was funded by the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons, Obesity Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. It suggests that doctors should look at the root causes of why a patient gained excess weight rather than merely advising diet and exercise as the solution.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Helps

According to Ramos-Salas, simply asking an individual suffering from obesity to eat less and exercise more is not a solution. The new guideline encourages doctors and surgeons to offer support to patients with treatments such as gastric bypass surgery, medications, and psychological therapy.

While the guideline continues to validate criteria such as waist circumference and BMI for diagnosing obesity, it recognizes the clinical limitations of these parameters. It says that physicians should focus more on how the excess weight is affecting the individual's health. The guideline strongly speaks against the tendency to blame and shame the patient, and recognize obesity as a chronic, complex, and progressive disease that requires long-term management.

Access to Bariatric Surgery

The new guideline says that people who are living with obesity should have access to various evidence-based interventions, including surgery. It advises that bariatric surgery could be considered for individuals with a BMI of 40 or above as well as for those who have a BMI of 35 or above with at least one underlying obesity-related medical condition.

The decision to recommend bariatric surgery procedures, such as gastric bypass surgery, should be made after taking into account the patient's health condition, estimated risks and benefits of the surgery, and the patient's expectations.

The guideline highlights that obesity impairs health, reduces longevity, and increases medical complication risks.

Dangers of Obesity

The new Canadian clinical guideline says that obesity predisposes a person to the development of several health complications, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Fatty liver disease
• Gallbladder disease
• Gout
• Colon cancer, kidney cancer, esophagus cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer (an estimated 20% of all cancers occur due to obesity, according to research cited in the new guideline)

The guideline goes on to say that obesity has emerged as a serious public health issue over the decades, and it leads to increased costs of healthcare. In addition to experiencing physical and psychological challenges and increased mortality, people who live with obesity face social stigma and bias.

Health Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Permanent weight loss, improved body fitness, higher energy levels, enhanced physical appearance, and emotional and self-esteem benefits are some of the well-recognized advantages of gastric bypass surgery. But more importantly, the procedure will also provide numerous health benefits, such as:

Resolution or Long-term Remission of Diabetes

Gastric bypass surgery will either resolve your symptoms of type 2 diabetes or your hard-to-control diabetes condition may go into long-term remission. Most patients can expect to eliminate their dependence on insulin and other drugs post-surgery.

A Healthier Heart

Gastric bypass surgery will reduce your risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, and peripheral heart disease. With improved cardiovascular health, your cholesterol levels can become normal or close to normal, while your hypertension symptoms can be resolved.

Elimination of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common ailment that patients of obesity suffer from. Gastric bypass surgery will help you restore your normal body weight, leading to elimination of your OSA symptoms. You may no longer need to use CPAP or other devices during sleep.

Relief from Depression

Anxiety or depression may occur in many people who struggle with obesity. Social stigma and poor self-image often exacerbate these problems. Gastric bypass surgery can help eliminate obesity, resulting in a dramatic improvement in your emotional and mental health. Gastric bypass before and after pictures can help you visualize how you might look after losing excess body weight with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

Other Health Benefits

• Resolution of fatty liver disease
• Lower risk of certain types of cancer
• Improved fertility
• Joint pain relief
• Alleviation of metabolic syndrome
• Reduced symptoms of gallbladder disease
• Reduced pregnancy complications

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