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Bariatric SERVICES
What Risks Do I Face If I'm Morbidly Obese?
We Can Help.
If you are morbidly obese, you have a much greater risk of developing a variety of serious medical conditions compared to individuals who are not obese. You may develop health problems at a younger age. Some of these conditions may include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Angina
- Congestive heart failure
- Stroke
- Arthritis
- Asthma and obstructive sleep apnea
- Back pain
- Pregnancy complications, including diabetes, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, and c-section delivery
- Menstrual irregularity and infertility in women
- Bladder problems
- Poor heat tolerance
- Complications and infections after surgery
- Skin infections
- Depression and eating disorders
- Certain cancers
- Premature death
To speak with our Bariatric Coordinator, Audrey Donaldson, call 972.394.2332 or e-mail her at
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