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Morbid Obesity San Jose, CA
Are you suffering from morbid obesity? Morbid obesity increases the risk of physically disabling or fatal diseases. Fortunately, there is a solution. Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, California offers a variety of treatments for morbid obesity so that you don't have to live with the risk that it creates.
Morbid obesity is typically defined as being 100 lbs. or more over ideal body weight or having a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher. According to the National Institutes of Health Consensus Report, morbid obesity is a serious disease and must be treated as such. The reasons for obesity are multiple and complex. Despite conventional wisdom, it is not simply a result of overeating. Research has shown that in many cases a significant, underlying cause of morbid obesity is genetic. Studies have demonstrated that once the problem is established, efforts such as dieting and exercise programs have a limited ability to provide effective long-term relief.
Weight loss surgery is an effective way to treat morbid obesity. Although dieting and exercise can be effective short-term weight loss treatments, they are ineffective as long-term treatments. The most effective long-term weight loss treatment is weight loss surgery. Studies show that only 5% of patients using non-surgical weight loss programs lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off for a long period of time; studies show that one year after weight loss surgery, weight loss can average 77% of excess body weight and after 10 to 14 years, 50-60% of excess body weight loss has been maintained by some patients.
Robert McKeen, MD offers a number of weight loss surgeries including:
- LAP-BAND® placement
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass via laparotomy
In order for weight loss surgery to be effective, it needs to be followed up with a long term multidisciplinary approach. At South Bay Bariatrics, they add to the surgical treatment of obesity with nutritional, physiotherapy/exercise and psychological support. Their approach is in keeping with the guidelines set up by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
Don't wait for morbid obesity to ruin your life! Get rid of the risk by coming to Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, CA today.
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Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95124
Tel: (888) 566-9369
Fax: 1-408-402-9901 |
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South Bay Bariatrics
This office serves patients in the following areas:
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los, Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Alum Rock, Cambrian Park, Willow Glen, East San Jose, Alviso, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Buena Vista, Burbank, East Foothills, Fruitdale, Lexington Hills, Loyola, Loyola Corners, San Martin, Seven Trees, Stanford, Sunol-Midtown, Bell Station, Bell's Station, Hollenbeck's Station., Chemeketa Park, Casa Loma, Loma Chiquita, Redwood Estates, Rucker, CA 95124
This office can handle the following languages:
English
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:00
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Morbid Obesity San Jose, CA with Dr. Robert McKeen
South Bay Bariatrics
