If you are morbidly obese, you have a much greater risk of developing a variety of serious medical conditions compared to individuals who are not obese. You may develop health problems at a younger age.

Some of these conditions may include the following:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Type 2 diabetes 
• Heart disease 
• Angina 
• Congestive heart failure 
• Stroke 
• Arthritis 
• Asthma and obstructive sleep apnea 
• Back pain 
• Pregnancy complications, including diabetes, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and C-section delivery 
• Menstrual irregularity and infertility in women 
• Bladder problems 
• Poor heat tolerance 
• Complications and infections after surgery
• Skin infections 
• Depression and eating disorders 
• Premature death