Finally the world is waking up! Obesity is a chronic medial condition just like epilepsy, asthma, or diabetes. It is often hereditary. People who suffer from obesity often punish themselves with self blame. This is inappropriate. The medical world views obesity as simply a condition whereby a persons energy regulation system is faulty, resulting in a chronic energy imbalance. Fortunately effective treatment now exists- Procedures such as gastric banding and the sleeve gastrectomy help to correct this imbalance by making a person feel less hungry, and full with smaller protions. Patients still must play their part by making healthier food choices and doing regular exercise in order to overcome the condition.
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