Cardiovascular Complications
Diabetes
Hypertension
Elevated Cholesterol
Elevated Triglycerides
Heart Attack, Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrhythmias, Sudden Death
Stroke
Renal Failure
Pulmonary Complications
Lung Restriction
Shortness of Breath on Exertion
Decreased Exercise Tolerance
Asthma
Heavy Snoring
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Repeated pneumonia or pleurisy
Other Medical Complications
Heartburn (GERD)
Joint and Back Pain
Accelerated Degenerative Joint Disease
Gallstone formation
Hormonal Abnormalities
Excess Estrogen
Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
Infertility
Excess Testosterone
Facial Hair
Acne
Stress Incontinence
Varicose Veins
Leg, ankle Swelling
Rashes, Skin Infections, Excess Sweating
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Nephrotic Syndrome
Hernias
Increased risk of certain cancers
Psychosocial Complications
Lack of Self Esteem
Social Rejection
Loss of Job Potential
Inappropriate Coping Strategies
Depression
Anxiety
The good news is that most of these problems will improve as one
loses weight through diet and exercise or through surgery such as
gastric bypass. Even if irreversible damage has been done, such as
joint breakdown, the damage will be easier to live with when one is
lighter.
**I'll be posting abstracts and publications that those fighting
PCP or Insurance carries can print and take to them to read up
on!! Who knows they might learn something.
