Excess weight and the risk of cancer According to WHO, obesity has tripled in the past forty years with over 1.9 billion overweight persons worldwide. [1] Obesity is a bigger challenge today as extra fat in the body enables the production of some hormones and chemicals which increase the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer. There are several ways in which obesity increases the risk of cancer in people: Increased insulin levels and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1), can help few cancers to develop.[2] Obese people are more prone to chronic and low-level inflammation which is al ..read more

Sedentary lifestyles, irregular eating habits, and physical inactivity not only increase your weight disproportionately but also makes you prone to metabolic risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. A high reading on the BMI scale (<35) can cause the liver tissue to be inflamed and damage the liver cells. Obesity can reduce a body’s resistance to insulin keeping the levels of blood sugar and blood fat (cholesterol) high. Hence, when obesity disrupts the normal functioning of a liver, the risk of developing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is high. It ..read more

Misconceptions About Bariatric Surgery Obesity is an epidemic and a BMI index of 35 or more is considered morbid levels of obesity— something which requires clinical intervention. If relying on workouts and regulated diet has not transformed you into a fit individual, maybe it’s time to consider an alternate approach. Before you give up, why not consult a specialist. You would be surprised to know that most bariatric surgery patients maintain successful weight-loss in the long-term. A typical bariatric (weight-loss) surgery shrinks the size of a stomach to induce quicker satiation and accele ..read more

World Health Organization in a report states, that though the main causes of diabetes remain complex to explain, it is seen that obesity is a major contributor to this epidemic. Some of the measurable risk factors include high Body Mass Index (BMI) and high waist circumference.[1] How obesity leads to type-2 diabetes? Many studies have confirmed the relationship between type-2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. Two important factors that influence the development of T2D in obese patients are: Inflammatory Response- abdominal fat causes the release of certain inflammatory chemicals, which reduces the ..read more

Bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable tool for weight loss or obesity-care even with an enhanced understanding of disease, nutrition, medicines and healthy living. Weight loss bariatric surgery not only helps in losing 70%-100% of extra weight, treat most associated. Co-morbidities but also helps in maintaining them for long duration unlike lifestyle interventions. Most patients considering a bariatric surgery option look for the best weight loss surgeon in their respective city while others look for best bariatric surgeon in India because the main concern amongst patient an ..read more

In September 2001, the first ever bariatric surgery was performed in Mumbai by a team of enthusiastic and anxious team of surgeons at the Inlaks Hospital, Chembur. Besides Dr Ramen Goel, primary surgeon, the only other bariatric surgeon in the country Dr Shrihari Dhorepatil and 2 associate surgeons were part of this pathbreaking event. Extensive preparation including check lists of equipment and surgical do’s and dont’s preceded the actual event. Though first surgery had its set of hiccups, overall outcome was satisfactory. Thus for the first time obesity, a so called medical disease could be ..read more

Test The post Test appeared first on Centre for Metabolic Surgery - Best bariatric Surgery in India ..read more

Carrying extra kilos takes a toll on health. Obesity is the rootcause of many other health problems like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems and more.   If you are overweight and want to reduce it, there are many treatment options available. Sometimes it can be very taxing to start a weight loss journey as most of the time it is a long procedure. However, there are many options available and if carefully selected, you can get quick and effective results leading to a healthier life.   There are also plenty of fad diets to shed calories r ..read more

Covid-19 has humbled the world over the past month. An unimaginable chain of events has put the healthcare industry at the forefront in the fight against the virus. Each country is trying to evolve a unique strategy to reduce their disease burden and mortality rate. The virus too is testing the ability of different healthcare systems to deliver safe outcomes in an unprecedented situation. Keeping in mind the inability of healthcare systems in developed countries to prevent mortalities, India is pinning its hope on stringent lockdown measures to restrict the virus’s spread. This is a tacit acce ..read more

That’s NOT correct. I keep saying that there is no magic in bariatric surgery. But the fact remains that 85% – 90% patients maintain weight for years after surgery. Today, let me list the reasons/habits that lead to success of surgery in most patients – Understanding the mechanism – More than limiting food intake, surgery works through change in hormones and gut bacteria. Following the instructions – major/minor complications can be avoided by following instructions of our program. Unlike other diseases, any deviation may result in problems. Changes in food habit – No dieting is required after ..read more