Mobility Disabilities in Obese Patients

   The World Health Organization defines a disability as a decrease in a person’s ability to perform normal daily activities. Simple questions such as, did you tie your own shoes today or did you walk a good distance

without looking to rest because you were out of breath, are questions that you should ask yourself when questioning your health conditions. Did you ever think that being overweight could cause a disability? This type of disability is described as a “mobility disability.”

   Obesity in early adulthood increases the odds of impairment of activities of daily living (ADLs) by 3.5times. A weight gain of more than 30 pounds between age 25 and ages 45-64 is also associated with impaired ADL’s. Physical activity and general mobility in overweight patients are affected by numerous health conditions. For example, degenerative joint disease, previous joint replacement and excessive adipose tissue are just a few conditions that can be caused by being overweight and can end up limiting one’s activities. Research has shown that the risk of osteoarthritis in the knee is 6.8 times greater in the obese population when compared to the lean population.

Do not let your weight get in the way of living your life!

BayChoice Bariatric & Digestive Center

BayChoice Bariatric and Digestive Center is a surgical weight-loss practice. Here at BayChoice we specialize and understand weight loss struggles and put forth our effort to help you reach a healthy life and lifestyle. Dr. Kenneth Hollis has practiced laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years. He began in 1989 as one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Hollis and his incredible staff are aimed towards the same goal: to help you achieve your weight loss goals.


Dr. Hollis performs a variety of weight loss surgeries, including the Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve and the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System. He also enjoys General Surgery cases including Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, ventral and inguinal hernia repairs.  He also performs hiatal hernia repairs for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. 

Being overweight is a struggle and here at BayChoice Bariatrics we understand that. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 44 million Americans are considered clinically obese. Since 1975, the number of obese Americans has risen from 47 percent to 66.3 percent. Studies have proven that an estimated $75 billion has been spent on obesity-attributable medical expenditures. These numbers are through the roof and put the obesity struggle more into perspective. It has been proven that weight-loss surgery improves Type II diabetes better than a low-calorie diet. It is stated that the short term weight loss by diet alone does not achieve the same improvements in diabetes as bariatric surgery does. Not only are you allowing yourself to live healthier, you feel better about yourself! Diabetes is not the only health consequences weight loss surgery helps. Obesity can cause an increased risk for cancer, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. Having the surgery can reduce these risks and get your life on the right track!

Call us today at 281.482.5300 with any questions or to set up a consultation with the BayChoice Bariatrics team!  You can also visit our website at www. BayChoiceBariatrics.com for more information!