Why should we not make assumptions towards people living with obesity?

Most patients take the time to educate themselves about the risks and advantages of weight reduction surgery, and it is critical that they have the support of their friends and family. This will enable the patient to embark on an emotionally balanced weight-loss path. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about why it is important to have a support network of family and friends for weight loss surgery.

Patients who undergo weight-loss surgery have a fighting opportunity to defy the odds and live longer better lives. Diet and exercise by themselves are more challenging to maintain over time, but when combined with weight reduction surgery, such lifestyle modifications appear to produce the best overall results. In this video Mr. Ahmed Ahmed tells us about the chances of regaining weight when we compare life style changes with weight loss surgery

It can be nerve-wracking to switch from weight reduction to maintenance. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about different methods that can be useful to avoid re-gaining weight after 25% weight loss.

First and foremost, they may just not have a high enough BMI. A BMI of 35 or higher with one or more obesity-related conditions, or a BMI of 40 or higher without obesity-related disorders, is necessary for surgery. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks more about rejection criteria for weight loss surgery.

Class III obesity, often known as morbid obesity, is a complicated chronic illness in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 or a BMI of at least 35 and is afflicted by obesity-related health issues. For this condition, losing weight with the help of simple lifestyle changes is difficult. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about treatment options available for patients with BMI > 35.

No "quick remedy" exists for obesity. Weight loss programs need dedication and effort, and they are most effective when done in full. in this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about the treatment options available for obesity outside the NHS.