Bariatric or weight-loss surgery might be an option for people who have extreme obesity (BMI of 30 or more) when other treatments have failed. An exciting development is the most popular and effective bariatric surgery , which not only brings down a patient’s weight but also brings down all other evil complications thereof. It is done by laparoscopic method to minimize the scar and hospital stay enabling speedy recovery. This surgery has been proved to improve detrimental conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, Heart attack and high cholesterol. Indeed, it has been noticed that this surgery has been identified as surgical treatment for Diabetes. We have a well equipped Obesity Clinic with a multidisciplinary approach to Obesity problems and also pioneer in cosmetic surgeries like Liposuction, tummy tuck etc.
Bariatric Surgery includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Firstly, you qualify for surgery under the following circumstances :
- If your BMI is more than 30
- If other methods of weight loss in terms of diet /exercise/medication have failed
- You are unable to follow your daily routine due to your weight
- More importantly, you should understand all about the surgery
- Understand the lifestyle change that is likely to take place once the surgery is done
- Your commitment towards maintaining the weight loss once the desired weight is achieved