Recent reports suggest that half the population are now overweight or obese and 1 in 3 adults are expected to be clinically obese by 2020. So how do you know exactly how overweight you are and what problems you can expect to face in the future?

The ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) is less than 25. People with a BMI of 40 or more are classed as morbidly obese and are usually candidates for surgery. Obesity can lead to all sorts of medical problems including painful back, hips and knees, shortness of breath and high cholesterol. It also increases the risk of developing serious illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer.

Lowering your BMI by just 5 points can significantly reduce these risks, but like many people that target may simply be out of reach through conventional dieting. If that's the case, then obesity surgery may be the solution you're looking for. It could bring a significant, permanent reduction in your BMI and free you from the likelihood of serious illness in the future.

If you'd like to find out more about obesity surgery at Thornbury Hospital then register for a consultation now or call us on 0114 266 4455.