Obesity surgery

Obesity is a chronic illness and a public health issue.  It can, when severe or massive, cause difficulties in every day life. It can also bring serious health problems and cause illnesses like diabetes, arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, sleep apnea syndrome, cardio-vasculary diseases (heart attacks, arteritis, phlebitis), articular problems.

Life expectancy is significantly reduced. Obesity surgery helps reduce weight and keeps in check other illnesses. Despite this, surgery is an important decision and requires a good preparation.