Written By: Dr. Vivek Rahanoo
Consultant – General Surgery
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 16+ Years
Speciality: General, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Weight loss surgery is one of the most effective and most commonly used means around the world to lose weight in overweight people who have not achieved it through diet or lifestyle changes. Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, often modifies the shape and functioning of a person’s digestive tract, and that helps with weight loss, in addition to preventing health issues that can relate to obesity. There are several types of Weight loss surgery that effectively reduce the amount of food a person eats through altering their digestive tract; some of them also modify how the person’s body absorbs nutrients to ensure weight loss. In this article, we will discuss in detail weight loss surgeries and what to expect during a weight loss surgery.
What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a procedure that changes the digestive anatomy of a morbidly obese patient to optimize it for restriction of the amount of food one can eat and the amount of nutrients absorbed by the body. Being excessively overweight is much more than a cosmetic issue. It can create endless health issues like diabetes, fatty liver, sleep apnea, etc. All of these diseases could develop due to changes in hormone levels, psychiatric illness, and genetics in individuals with obesity. For those patients, there’s bariatric surgery, which is a safe and effective option for weight loss. Bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach, causing food consumption restriction. For people who previously used dietary intervention, lifestyle modifications, and medication therapy to lose weight without any benefit, weight loss surgery may be recommended.
Advantages of Weight-loss Surgery
The most beneficial apparent advantage of Bariatric weight loss surgery is the massive weight loss, often seen in the first 6 to 12 months. But the benefits extend very far beyond appearance:
Better Health: Many patients put diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease in remission, or improve those diseases.
Better Life Skill: With weight loss comes the ability to move, energy, and more daily participation.
Psychosocial Benefits: Decreasing stigma related to obesity and improving a person’s overall self-image has a positive impact on mental health, helping a person decrease depression, anxiety, and other mental well-being hindrances.
Longevity: Research indicates that bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, may reduce obesity-related premature death.
What to expect during a weight loss surgery?
Before the Surgery: Patients undergo a detailed medical evaluation, including tests, counselling, and sometimes a supervised weight-loss program. The surgeon will want to be sure that the patient comprehends the lifestyle ramifications postoperatively.
After the Surgery: After the completion of surgery, hospital stays vary from days to weeks, with several surgeries. The patient is placed on liquid, followed by a soft stage, and eventually solid, and there is an opportunity for the patient to develop their own diet.
Maintenance: This is not a quick fix. Patients need to make sure they are on a plan to eat proper foods, exercise, and have regular follow-ups. Patients can expect to lose approximately 50 – 70 % of their excess weight, but still require a commitment to maintenance of weight loss.
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1. How much can I expect to save by having my weight loss surgery in India?
Having bariatric surgery in India saves about 60% to 80% of cost in comparison to western countries like the US or UK, all the while maintaining identical care and no compromise on quality right from diagnosis, treatment to discharge and follow up.
2. How does the quality of care and surgeon expertise in India compare to the West?
The care standards are identical and meet global standards. Top Indian hospitals like Sohana Hospital hold multiple accreditations verifying their strict emphasis on medical protocols with globally trained bariatric surgeons equipped at handling high volume complex cases pointing to exceptional outcomes and success rates for patients.
3. What is the required timeline for travel, surgery, and recovery before flying back?
Patients travelling to India for bariatric surgery especially to Sohana Hospital Mohali need to plan for a stay of 2 to 3 weeks in India in totality. While initially recovering may only take 2-3 days, eventual follow up and restoration of complete mobility may take a few more days to ensure a safe flight back home.
4. How will my long-term follow-up and dietary care be managed once I return abroad?
Follow-ups are handled seamlessly via telemedicine and virtual consultations at every step of the patient’s journey at Sohana Hospital Mohali.
5. Can I use my foreign health insurance in India to cover the procedure?
Whether your foreign health insurance covers medical procedures in India depends entirely on your specific policy's international coverage terms. Because insurance regulations and network agreements vary widely by provider and country, the most accurate and reliable way to confirm your coverage is to contact your health insurance provider directly
Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Vikram Trehan
Senior Consultant GI Surgery
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Credentials of the Author:
-DrNB Surgical Gastroenterology
-25+ Years of Surgical Experience
-Specialist in Gastrointestinal & GI Onco Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal & Pancreatic Surgery
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