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Health, Nutrition and Obesity

Obesity is recognised internationally as a chronic and complex disease.

There are no simple explanations why one individual is prone to becoming obese more than another. The disease of obesity is complex with serious health implications.

Individually we are finely tuned, unique beings therefore the factors contributing to our obesity are likely to be unique. These include a combination of medical conditions, lifestyle, psychological and behavioural issues that contribute to a disordered or unhealthy relationship with food and eating.

Interaction between genetic disposition and environmental factors may also contribute to obesity. Recent genetic research has shown that in rare cases, gene anomalies are a key factor in obesity.

Susceptibility towards obesity may be genetic but our environment, behaviour and personal psychology are likely to shape our characteristics. Eating is an active process, a choice. We are all likely, at times, to eat in response to emotions such as boredom, sadness, loneliness or anger. Lifestyle, eating behaviours, a lack of exercise, unusual working hours, the type of food eaten or the way in which food is cooked can also play their part in the disease of obesity.

One common and significant factor for many who are obese is an inability to understand, or experience, what it is to be 'full'. This inability may result in you eating more than your body needs and weight gain.

We are all unique individuals. Our weight loss experience and understanding is equally unique. We all respond differently to circumstances, situations, events and treatments. Weight-loss journeys are equally personal and unique. The Gastric Banding Service and AOS (Avon Obesity Service) team understand behavioural and lifestyle changes involved when seeking lasting weight loss. At the Gastric Band Service we help people choose the most suitable treatment, monitor your progress and provide you with appropriate advice and support while you seek to regain control over.

Some people are able to introduce change of their eating habits and behaviours with just nutritional advice – quickly benefiting from a well-balanced, nutritious and controlled diet. Others may have ‘tried everything’, or ‘lost it all then regained that and more’; they may then seek different types of support such as drug therapy or weight loss surgery.

Your family GP may be able to advise you or help you towards making an informed decision or you can call Gastric Banding Service/AOS now for more advice.