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:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Stroke
• Difficulty getting pregnant and complications during pregnancy
• Sleep apnea
• Some forms of cancer