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

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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 afte ..read more

  Persons considering bariatric surgery get confused with social media information overload. Let me help you simplify decision making in 7 simple steps. Please ask yourself / bariatric team these questions – Do you need surgery? – If you are overweight and weight keeps coming back after diet and exercise, then an interventional procedure either Gastric Balloon, Endoscopic sleeve or laparoscopic surgery will not only help you lose but maintain weight loss for long. Are you eligible for bariatric/metabolic surgery? – If you are overweight by 20-25 kgs (BMI above 30) or even if you are only 10 ..read more

  Obesity is a disease. Non surgical options for weight loss like diet & exercise are not effective in long term, in overweight or obese people. Over 90% of them regain weight within 1-3 years after most  weight loss attempts. Bariatric surgery in India, one of the most effective weight loss treatment which helps in maintaining weight in long term.    Bariatric surgery is done through keyhole route in 1-2 hours and usual stay in hospital is 24-48 hours. Most can resume work within 5-7 days of surgery.    After bariatric surgery, one loses around 10% weight in the 1st month & end up lo ..read more

Bariatric surgery started in India in 1998 and initial procedures included Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG) and Gastric band surgeries. Weight loss results were not consistent with these surgeries. On the other hand, some young patients were not comfortable undergoing Gastric bypass surgery.    Sleeve surgery started in India around 2005 or so. It was very well accepted by both patients & surgeons. Gastric sleeve is a surgery done only on the stomach while the rest of the digestive system (intestines) is not altered. It is not a mal-absorptive procedure and is considered a simpler proced ..read more