The Dangerous Belly Fat You Can't See

Your BMI doesn't tell the whole story about your health! And here's something that might surprise you. When it comes to surgery, a higher BMI doesn't necessarily mean a more complicated procedure. What can make surgery more challenging? Excess visceral fat and fatty liver disease. Unlike the fat you can pinch, visceral fat surrounds your internal organs and is linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. I sat down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Angela Glasnapp to discuss what surgeons actually see inside the body and why WH… Video by YouTube channel.