Hypertension & Obesity Management with Weight-Loss

Nearly half of adults have hypertension, and many are unaware. High blood pressure, though sometimes unnoticed, leads to complications like heart disease, organ failure, and stroke. Because this problem is rising each year, it’s important to explore effective treatment options. One of the best treatments, with a focus on long-term results, is bariatric surgery. 

The Rise of Hypertension

Hypertension rose dramatically over the last twenty years. In the late 90s, approximately 29% of adults in the US suffered from hypertension. Today, according to data from the CDC, that number now sits at 47%. With so many Americans suffering from high blood pressure and a sharp increase in obesity, there should be a renewed focus to address it. 

To know if you have hypertension, you need to measure your blood pressure. Hypertension occurs with a systolic blood pressure higher than 140mm Hg and diastolic numbers higher than 90mm Hg. If your numbers are high, then you should prioritize care to avoid damaging your long-term health. 

How can people suffering from hypertension and prehypertension stay healthy and reverse their symptoms? You can manage hypertension by losing weight and making healthy lifestyle changes. 

Prioritizing Weight Loss

As your body weight increases, so does your blood pressure. Given this fact, losing weight is one of the most effective treatments for lowering blood pressure. Weight loss, however, can be a difficult task.

There are dozens of fad diets, exercise crazes, and junk products vying for your interest. With so much noise online, losing weight isn’t such a simple task. Luckily, bariatric surgery provides long-term results where trends fail. While bariatric surgery delivers results by limiting your food intake, our programs also work with you to make lifestyle changes like proper dieting and exercise. 

Bariatric Surgery for Hypertension

Those looking to lose weight and lower their blood pressure can find help from WellStar’s bariatric team. Patients in our bariatric program can lose around 50% body fat in the first year after surgery. 

The program doesn’t just rely on surgical solutions. Your team will work with you to permanently introduce healthy lifestyle changes to increase your weight loss and promote overall health. With so many satisfied patients, you can easily place your trust in our care. Find out how bariatric surgery can help you by comparing your options.