Obesity has become a huge issue for many people around the world because it amplifies the risks of developing several health conditions. A person who deals with obesity has six times more chances to be exposed to high blood sugar levels. Not only that, certain diseases like sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and many others are caused by having too much excess weight.

Nowadays, almost every second person in the US has problems with weight management. To what extent it is dangerous for your health depends on how much extra weight you have and what diseases or health conditions you have in addition to that. Some individuals might be just a little overweight, while others who have not maintained their weight for a long time might have the highest class of obesity - morbid obesity. In this article, we will talk about obesity classes and how they can be treated or prevented from progressing. If you want to stop the progression and reverse the process of weight gain, keep reading.

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What Are The Obesity Classes?

You probably already heard about Body Mass Index or BMI. It is calculated by using just two body measurements: the weight of the person and his or her height. BMI helps roughly estimate how much fat your body carries. BMI is a very simple yet useful screening tool that can help classify obesity. You can use our BMI calculator straight away to determine your weight category. Obesity classes are divided by BMI ranges.

How Many Classes of Obesity Are There?

If your BMI is from 18.5 to 24.9, you have nothing to worry about, because it is considered a completely normal healthy weight. If your BMI is higher than 24.9 but less than 29.9, you are in the class for overweight people. While this group of people is not at high risk, the issue might progress if no appropriate measures are taken to get back to normal weight. It is always better to prevent than to fail to act and deal with consequences. At this stage, it is easier, faster, and cheaper to lose weight and prevent you from transitioning to the next obesity class and being exposed to higher health risks.

In case your BMI results are from 30 to 34.9, it means you are a 1st class obesity patient. The second class of obesity patients have a BMI of 35 to 39.9 while the last 3rd obesity class also called morbid obesity has a BMI of 40 or more. The higher the BMI and obesity class, the higher the risks and the more likely you will develop certain health conditions.

Obesity Classes Chart

<div class="table-wrapper"><table class="iksweb"><tbody><tr><th>Obesity Class</th><th>BMI</th><th>Risk Level</th><th>Potential Health Conditions You Might Develop Or Already Have Due To Obesity</th><th>Comprehensive Weight Loss Program To Get Back To Normal Weight That Incudes</th></tr><tr><td>Overweight</td><td>25 to 29.9</td><td>Low risk</td><td rowspan="4"><ul class="ml"><li>Mental health conditions (insecurity, depression, eating disorders)</li><li>Diabetes type 2</li><li>High blood pressure</li><li>High bad cholesterol levels</li><li>Heart diseases</li><li>Sleep apnea and breathing problems</li><li>Gallbladder diseases</li><li>Certain cancers</li><li>Liver diseases</li><li>Osteoarthritis</li><li>Pregnancy complications</li></ul></td><td><ol class="ml"><li>Nutrition program,</li><li>Exercise program, and</li><li>The intragastric balloon</li></ol></td></tr><tr><td>Obesity class 1</td><td>30.0 to 34.9</td><td>Moderate risk</td><td><ol class="ml"><li>Supervised nutrition program,</li><li>Exercise program, and</li><li>The intragastric balloon or Suture Sculpt</li></ol></td></tr><tr><td>Obesity class 2</td><td>35.0 to 39.9</td><td>Moderate-high risk</td><td><ol class="ml"><li>Supervised nutrition program,</li><li>Exercise program, and</li><li>Suture Sculpt</li></ol></td></tr><tr><td>Obesity class 3 (morbid)</td><td>40 or more</td><td>High risk</td><td><ol class="ml"><li>Supervised nutrition,</li><li>Exercise program, and</li><li>Prescription weight loss medications first, then Suture Sculpt</li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

BMI is one of the simplest screening tools that is used for identifying obesity classes and as a first rough estimation of body fat. However, we cannot trust BMI completely because it does not measure body fat directly, which is the main cause of all the trouble. It also does not take into account many important factors, like ethnicity and gender. For example, normal BMI ranges for women are different than for men. To identify more precisely which obesity class you belong to, it is best to consult with an experienced weight loss doctor.

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How To Treat Different Obesity Classes

The first step in solving the problem is identifying the root cause of the issue. While some of the common causes of excess weight can be consuming too many calories and not spending the energy you have throughout the day, the list of potential causes of obesity is very long. Only a doctor can determine the root cause after a careful examination of your medical history and taking a series of medical tests.

Dr. Batash has more than 30 years of experience in helping first-, second-, and third-class obesity patients lose weight and lower the health risks caused by obesity. After the doctor has examined your health condition and risk level, he will build a weight management program designed specifically for you. Dr. Batash and his team of registered dieticians and highly qualified coaches will offer you a special nutrition and exercise program that often goes together with one of the following weight loss procedures.

Stomach Balloons For Treating Obesity

The intragastric balloon procedure is an ideal solution for people who are in the overweight, obesity class 1, and class 2 categories. They need a little push to start losing weight.

Dr. Batash offers two types of intragastric balloons: Orbera and Spatz3. A lot of patients can get rid of 30 to 40 lbs in as little as a year with the Orbera gastric balloon while with Spatz3 you can expect minus 35-55 pounds from your weight over a year. Some highly motivated patients who adhere to all the recommendations of the doctor manage to lose up to 100 lbs in the same year.

Patients love this procedure because they do not put their health at high risk and no permanent changes are made to their body. It is a completely reversible, temporary procedure that will help you eat less and switch to better eating habits that will allow you to control your weight in the future and maintain your results for a lifetime.

One of the biggest advantages is that it is a non-surgical treatment, meaning no cutting is needed. The entire procedure is done through endoscopy.

Lose Weight Effectively With Suture Sculpt

Suture Sculpt is often embraced by the second and third obesity classes because it helps them reduce their weight significantly and get on the right track to building a healthy lifestyle. With this procedure, you can get weight loss outcomes between 20-30% of the total body weight, which is approximately 60-70% of the excess body fat. The treatment is also called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty which means that it is done endoscopically without incisions or cuts. The recovery process takes only a couple of days and you can go home the same day after the procedure.

Get Support and Guidance From Professionals

Dr. Batash has been guiding patients of all obesity classes through their weight loss journeys. Dr. Batash uses a comprehensive approach to make sure that no matter what obesity class you are in currently, you will be able to return to a safe weight range where you don’t have to worry about your health. He combines the above-mentioned endobariatric procedures with healthy eating and regular physical activities. You will have an entire team of medical professionals who will be supporting you on your journey to a fitter and healthier version of yourself.

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