Conditions
Obesity
Obesity occurs when somebody is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex and it is one of the biggest problems facing the western world. Morbid obesity is when somebody has a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 40, and sufferers will frequently suffer from breathlessness, excessive sweating and joint pain. They also open themselves up to a host of additional health worries, from heart disease to breast cancer. Lack of exercise is the most common cause of obesity, but there are other causes as well, including some disorders of the thyroid gland. In most cases, the only treatment needed is a reduction in calories and increased exercise. In more extreme cases, drugs can be prescribed that suppress the sufferers apetite, and as a final resort, a gastric band can be fitted which artificially reduced the sufferers stomach size.
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Hi im 17 and just had a contraceptive implant in and it has made me put on 2stone and I gained the weight I was at 12stone anyway and now up to 14 stone. I do exercise a bit but not a great deal. And everytime I seem to lose a couple of pounds I just put it back on again if I eat loads in a day. I do try to eat healthily the best I can. Could you please help me and give me some pointers in the right direction to help me shift the pounds thanks.
Is pcos linked with not being able to loose weight, i have pcos, im 35 have one child sterilised at 29 but cant shift the weight,have tried most hormone pill even asked if they would take my overies away that was a big no, i have always been on the large side, tried many sliming clubs, pills, starving myself,i enjoy fitness run 3 times a week, when im in the mood i exercise every day, then my scale show ive put on weight, doctor said its mussel but i dont want the scales goin up i want them to go down, so i stop and get upset as ive tried hard, i have managed to keep my weight stable at 14.6 stone, but every where u turn there realy is no help, i asked for a gastro band the doctors said no, i dont go out with the girls anymore i feel sick when i look at my self, my mood is low, i think people look at me and think i sit at home all day eating when i dont, i would do any thing to see the scales drop,
i have pcos polyscitic ovaries syndrome and the lining of my womb has a lip? dont understand it got to have it freezed why is this im only 19 got 2 kids and healthy
hiya im 18 years old n nearly hitting 17stone, i had two very quick babies one after the other and now i have a horrible 'baby belly' where it all sags down, ive tried loads of different diets, i go to the gym twice a week plus an exercise class once a week and nothing is shifting the weight! its getting me really down now to the point where ive been put on antidepressants (im only 18!) i just want to be a normal young girl and enjoy who i am and i cant, please help!
Hi I work for the NHS in a London hospital booking in bariatric patients for surgery. I heard that you will be doing a show where you will follow patients through the (very long) process of bariatric surgery. I was wondering when this would be as I am quite keen to see the whole process as I only get to see part of it. Can you let me know when this will be broadcasted or perhaps just email me with some information? This is will be brilliant as most of the patients that come through my office see this as a quick get-out when surgery certainly is NOT at all. Many thanks for your help, Clare.
i am 15 years old and im 5ft but i weigh 9 st 3lbs, i exorcise but i cant seem to get rid of the weight, i don't eat that much food either, i like eating fruit and vegtables.Also im woried, that im starting to get strech marks on my hips. please can you help me to stop them spreading please?
if yiou use Vics VapoRub on them they do lighten them actually. i used to put thin thin thin layer on my streachmarks an now there white an not that much visible... also i see a dietition, an the main key is to have breakfast dinner and tea. an try not to snack inbetween, If you really hungry then have fruit.
hi i am 17 years old and i am five foot 6 i am a size 12 but i way 14 stone, i really dont get how i can be a size 12 and way 14 stone could you please help me ???
HELP! im 14yrs old and im overweight, i really want to lose weight, i cant stop thinking that im fat and im just ashamed, i really want to eat healthy but i need help, i just want a good diet and to be slim and healthy. I do dancing 2 times a week and during in with p.e at school, please help!
hi i am 24 Years old and i am 5ft0 and weigh 17stone3 pounds i've been trying to diet all my life and nothing seemed to have worked i have a hole in my heart and doctors told me i am putting strain on my heart but i still don't do nothing about it and it is worrying me and it is making me depressed :(. So please help thanks
Hi, calculating your BMI your very badly overweight :( sorry if to upset you, im also VERY large myself... As this is bad for your heart also id consider looking at surgery if nothing is helping, Im over 21 stone 5pounds, at 5ft9. ive tried everything! an due to serious damaged legs from a different reason i need surgery to help me get well. I would of thought if you mentioned gastric surgery to your doctor you could go down the road to that for you LAST option.. I was just like you, diets nothing worked, i had pills, starved myself which i knew was wrong! just try 3 meals a day no snacks inbetween, if u are that hungry just have fruit. Hope this helps xxx
im 17 years old and i am overweight i am 5tf and 12st and cannot seem to loose weight i do exercise and eat healthy but still cannot seem to loose any all my friends or thinner than me and i feel self concious about it i have tried diets but i cant seem to stick to them i have stretch marks on my belly arms legs and chest i dont no what i can do
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