Obesity Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Mumbai, Delhi, India

Obesity Surgery is weight loss surgery for excessively obese patients having a high BMI. The objective of obesity surgery is to restrict food intake resulting in reduced calorie intake and reduced storage of fat cells all leading to weight loss. This surgery is recommended to patients suffering from morbid obesity and is performed when other means of weight reduction seem to have stopped working. Morbid Obesity refers to a condition where the extent of body weight poses / causes grave health risks. All Obesity Surgeries are sub categories of Bariatric Surgery.

Eligibility For Obesity Surgery : Asian Standard

1. Body Mass Index (BMI) of 37.5 or above (i,e body weight being more than 40kg from the ideal), without obesity related disorder.

2. BMI of 32.5 or above, with obesity related problem.

Patients who are obese but do not have a high BMI and are not morbidly obese can consider Liposuction or Tummy Tuck or both for fat removal and consequential inch loss and weight loss . . . More >>>

Types Of Obesity Surgeries / Weight Loss Surgeries

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1. Gastric Band Surgery - Lap Band

2. Gastric Bypass Surgery - Roux-en-Y

3. Sleeve Gastrectomy - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

4. Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch (DS) And Biliopancreatic Diversion - BPD

5. Gastric Plication

6. Gastric Balloon

Choice of surgical method will be recommended by the surgeon after examination on a case to case basis in consultation with the patient. Factors like dietary habits, associated diseases, desired weight loss, initial weight, ability for follow on, age etc. are considered.

Obesity Surgery is a minimally invasive surgery performed laparoscopically, i, e, through key hole incisions and there are no big scars. However in some cases it has to done traditionally.

The ideal age group for surgery is between 18 to 65 years of age.

Currently facilities for Obesity Surgeries are available in India at Mumbai and Delhi. These surgeries are performed by reputed senior super - specialist surgeons only.

Obesity Surgery is suitable for individuals with following symptoms :

1. BMI of 40 or more (Indicates Morbid Obesity). This rule is flexible. Click here to calculate BMI.

2. If OBESITY exists with high blood pressure and / or diabetes.

3. Breathlessness on walking a small distance.

4. Unchecked and Unexplained weight gain despite diet control.

5. Exercise resistant weight.

6. Knee Joint pain on walking a small distance.

7. Backache.

8. Difficult to perform your daily chores.

Research confirms that Obesity causes for more ill health than smoking !

Being significantly overweight is linked to a wide range of health problems :

1. Diabetes.

2. Heart disease.

3. High blood pressure.

4. Arthritis.

5. Indigestion.

6. Gallstones.

7. Some cancers (eg, breast and prostate cancers).

8. Snoring and sleep apnea.

9. Stress, anxiety, and depression.

10. Infertility.

Cost Of Obesity Surgery

The costs depend on procedure type, patient condition, choice of ward and hospital, etc. However surgeons are committed to reasonable costs and excellent results . . . . More >>

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Health Care Tip :
Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Surgeries Are Safe And do not have any side effects.