One of the biggest problems today is being overweight. With excessive weight gain, not only the physical appearance changes but also important diseases are triggered. At the same time, treatments for health problems respond late. In other words, gaining weight and ignoring this situation can cause serious problems in the future. The biggest of these problems is obesity.

What is Obesity?

Obesity, as it is popularly known, is the state of fat retention in the body. This fat retention occurs abnormally and excessively. With the increase in the fat layer accumulated in the body, many health problems also arise. Especially the increase in the fat layer accumulated in the belly area is very dangerous because the organs cannot function properly. This forms the basis of important diseases. Fat tissue also causes some hormone levels in the body to change. This leads to a feeling of insatiability, increased appetite and frequent eating needs. Obesity, which is one of the most increasing diseases in the world, is serious enough to lead to death if no measures are taken. It has been observed that it increases more especially in older ages.

What is Obesity Surgery?

Obesity surgery can be applied to people with a high body mass index and weight that causes diseases. The aim is to ensure that the person returns to normal weight. Since weight loss will occur after the surgery, diseases may decrease or even disappear. Obesity surgeries are performed under certain conditions. These conditions are listed below:

• People whose body mass index exceeds forty
• Obesity-related diseases becoming dangerous
• Having obesity disease that does not decrease with treatment and at the same time the patient cannot lose weight with diets
• No hormonal disorders
• No alcohol and smoking

Obesity Treatment

Treatments for obesity vary according to the needs of the patient. Generally, three methods are used. These are restrictive, nutrient-absorptive and both restrictive and nutrient-absorptive surgeries. Today, gastric balloon surgery is one of the most common obesity treatment methods. In addition, surgical operations and drug treatments can also be applied.