Dr. Lester Cooperstone,[Company Logo Image] MD, FACS

North Shore University Hospital at Syosset

221 Jericho Turnpike

Syosset, New York 11791

516-496-6548       FAX 516-496-2771

87,652 Pounds Lost Here (as of 3/27/08)!

Home Up Morbid Obesity Gastric Bypass Our Office Patient Support
 

 

Complications and Consequences of Morbid Obesity

 

Medical

diabetes
hypertension
high blood cholesterol and triglycerides
heart disease such as coronary artery disease and CHF
stroke
increased cancer rate (breast, uterine, colon, etc.)
pulmonary disease such as sleep apnea and pulmonary insufficiency
arthritis and joint pain
Infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
phlebitis, deep vein thrombosis , venous ulcers, and venous insufficiency
Pulmonary Emboli
increased rate of injuries and accidents
Non alcoholic steatohepatitis = Fatty Liver  (cirrhosis)
premature and sudden death
 
Social Limitations and discrimination

 

Employment Limitations and discrimination

 

Psychological consequences

Patient Selection

 

[ Home ] [ Up ] [ Patient Selection ]

Disclaimer-This website is not meant to deliver medical advice specific to any one person, but is supplied for general information only. Only your own physician can provide you with specific medical advise.
Copyright © 2008 Lester Cooperstone, MD