obese (redirected from obeseness)

o·bese (-bs)

adj.

Extremely fat; very overweight.

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obese

[ōbēs′]

Etymology: L, obesus, swollen

pertaining to a corpulent or excessively heavy individual. A body mass index of greater than or equal to 30.0 indicates obesity. Because the "average" human body is approximately 25% fat, the proportion may be doubled for a medically defined obese person. See also body mass index.

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obese

characterized by obesity.

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obese

adjective Characterized by obesity, see there; excessively fat

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Patient discussion about obeseness.

Q. What are the risks in a gastric bypass surgery for weight loss? I am obese and I am interested in doing this surgery, but I’m scared. What are the risks of this surgery?

A. The resulting weight loss in gastric bypass surgery is typically dramatic, and markedly reduces co-morbidities of obesity. However, complications are common and surgery-related death occurs within one month in 2% of patients. As in any type of abdominal surgery there is the risk of developing an infection and sepsis, venous thrombosis, hemorrhage, hernia, bowel obstruction and leak from the gut. This particular surgery puts the patient in danger also for mineral and nutritional losses.

Q. What Are the Surgical Options for Treating Obesity? I would like to find out more about the surgery that is performed on obese people for weight reduction. What surgical options are available?

A. The main two surgical approaches for obesity treatment are gastric banding and gastric bypass. Band surgery is reversible, while bowel shortening operations (bypass) are not. Here is more information about being a candidte for surgery- http://www.5min.com/Video/Weight-Loss-Surgery-To-Be-a-Surgical-Candidate-5007

Q. Is obesity a risk factor for Dementia?

A. i say yes too- the reason i think is because obesity can cause micro thromboses to move around and damage oxygen to small parts of the brain. that can (in the long term) cause dementia.