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"Obesity triggers family problems"

Expressing that obesity may be the trigger of family problems, Assoc. Dr. Fatih Çiftçi said: “Because of obesity, people's view of life changes and their tendency towards depression increases. In this case, it negatively affects personal happiness and family peace. Because obesity restricts physical movement, self-care and family responsibilities are being neglected".

Istanbul Gelişim University General Surgery Specialist Assoc. Dr. Fatih Çiftçi, made some statements on the effects of obesity on human life and the treatment methods developed today. Indicating that in recent years, developed technologies, operations and post-operative care is excellent, Assoc. Dr. Çiftçi added: “In this way, young or old people without having to experience domestic problems due to obesity, body values and capacity of the patient is reviewed, after taking the necessary measures, can be operated. We do this surgery even to the patient that had a heart attack before. We make it possible for them to live a much more comfortable life after weight loss after surgery”.

“THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT METHODS TO LOSE WEIGHT”

Assuming that the weight loss rates of those who have obesity surgery may vary, Assoc. Dr. Çiftçi added: “Our patients can go down to their ideal weight and spend a healthy life as long as they follow the recommendations. Patients need to lose weight in a timely and effective way. To lose weight quickly on a scientific basis can accommodate some inconvenient situations. Many different methods are used to lose weight. There are solutions ranging from physical activity to diet, exercise, stomach botox and balloon to different surgical techniques”.

Stating that success rates reached up to 90% after the operations. Assoc. Dr. Çiftçi said: "Let's act with mutual consensus and solution-oriented approach".