Should you decide to undertake this procedure you will be made fully aware of all aspects of the operation, in consultation with me, the administrative staff at the centre, our psychologist and dietitian. The Victorian Obesity Surgery Centre aims to provide lifelong support for its patients. I consider that the placement of the Lap. We conduct regular information and support group meetings and we strongly encourage people who are considering the operation to attend. At these meetings you will meet all the professional staff who are involved in patient care and also meet and share the experiences of patients who have undergone the operation.
Obesity is unhealthy excess weight.
It is the most common medical problem in our community. The most useful measure of obesity is the body mass index which is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared. A healthy body mass index is between 20 and 25. Overweight people have a body mass index between 25 and 30 and obese people have a body mass index between 30 and 40. Morbidly obese people have a body mass index greater than 40.