If a person’s weight is more than 80 to 100 pounds above their optimal body weight, they are labeled grossly obese.

The body mass index is a more commonly recognized and precise technique to characterize morbid obesity (BMI). The BMI is calculated using the following formula:

BMI = weight (kg) divided by height (m) (m2)

A BMI of 40 or above implies that the person is morbidly obese and hence a candidate for bariatric surgery. People with a BMI of 35 to 40 who have life-threatening cardiac disorders, diabetes, or any of the other medical conditions listed below may benefit from bariatric surgery. Motivation and behavior, like with other obesity therapies, can influence good outcomes.

Obese people are more likely to have medical concerns. As one’s weight rises, the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and early mortality rises drastically. Guys between the ages of 25 and 35 who are morbidly obese have a 12-fold higher chance of dying prematurely than men of the same age who are normal weight.

Ziqitza Rajasthan - Some of the ways to handle the Morbidly Obese Patient are

Dietary restrictions

Diets that are low in calories

Your doctor may prescribe a lower-calorie diet of 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day for women and 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day for men. Your body weight and level of physical activity impact the number of calories you consume. A low-calorie diet rich in a variety of nutritious foods can supply you with all of the nutrients you need to be healthy.

Fasting on a regular basis

Intermittent fasting is another method of limiting food consumption that is gaining popularity as a weight-loss and health-promoting technique. Alternate-day fasting is a kind of intermittent fasting that involves alternating between a “fast day” (eating no calories to one-fourth of caloric needs) and a “fed day,” or a day with no restrictions. Intermittent fasting as a weight-loss method has only been studied in a few research. They don’t have any long-term data on the safety and efficacy of intermittent fasting.

Physical activity and exercise
Calories are burned through physical activity and exercise. The number of calories expended is determined by the activity’s nature, duration, and intensity. It also depends on the person’s weight. Because the strain of carrying those extra 80 pounds must be taken in, a 200-pound person will burn more calories jogging 1 mile than a 120-pound person. However, exercise is most successful as an obesity therapy when paired with a diet and weight-loss regimen. Activity alone, without dietary adjustments, has a limited effect on weight loss since it takes a lot of exercises to drop one pound. Regular exercise, on the other hand, is a crucial aspect of a healthy lifestyle for long-term weight maintenance. When compared to individuals who diet alone, frequent exercise as part of a weight-reduction program results in a larger loss of body fat vs lean muscle.

Exercise guidelines in general

Five to seven days a week, preferably daily, engage in 20-30 minutes of moderate activity. Stationary bicycles, treadmill walking or jogging, stair climbing devices, running, and swimming are all examples of exercise.

Smaller 10-minute sessions might be used to break up the exercise.

Begin cautiously and gradually to minimize harm, unnecessary discomfort, or exhaustion. Over time, gradually increase your daily exercise to 30-60 minutes of moderate to intense activity.

It is never too late to begin exercising. Even older people who are feeble (70-90 years old) can increase their strength and balance.

Take safety precautions.

Before engaging in strenuous activity, the following persons should get medical advice:

Men and women in their forties and fifties

Heart or lung illness, asthma, arthritis, or osteoporosis patients

Individuals who rapidly acquire weariness or shortness of breath, or who suffer chest tightness or discomfort with exertion

Individuals with symptoms or lifestyle factors that raise their risk of coronary heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, high blood cholesterol, or a family history of early-onset heart attacks and coronary heart disease.

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