Question 1

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss surgeries or gastric bypass surgeries collectively known as Bariatric surgery. Doctors opt for bariatric surgery when an individual is obese, have some serious health issues like type-2 diabetes and diet or exercise haven'tworked. Bariatric surgery is done by the surgeons to make some changes to an individual's digestive system so that they can lose weight by reducing the size of stomach which limits the food intake.

Question 2

What are the types of Bariatric Surgery?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple types of bariatric surgeries like Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass,  Revisional Surgery, Duodenal Jejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy,  Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Revisional Surgery. Doctors choose any one of the above mentioned surgery for their patients based on their medical history, body type, weight, several blood tests and exams, etc.

Question 3

Who needs Bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

People whose BMI is above 40 (Obese Class III) and People whose BMI is between 35-39 (Obese Class II) and have some serious health issues like apnea, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, etc. Normally doctors opt for the Bariatric surgery when the diet and exercise haven't worked for them and they are extermly obese.

Question 4

What are the complications or risks associated with Bariatric Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Some of the common risks associated with Bariatric surgery are Acid reflux, Dilation of esophagus, Weight gain or failure to lose weight, Inability to eat certain foods, Chronic nausea and vomiting, etc. Also Anesthesia-related risks, Infection, malnutrition, hernia, excessive bleeding, leakage in intestinal system, lung and breathing problems, etc.

Question 5

How long does it take to recover from Bariatric Surgery?

Accepted Answer

The recovery period varies from individual to individual and also what type of bariatric surgery you have gone through. Usually gastric banding surgery takes upto 1 week to recover  and few other surgeries takes 4 week. But in most cases the individual takes at least 1 month to recover.

Question 6

What is the cost of Bariatric Surgery in Delhi NCR?

Accepted Answer

Well it also depends on the type of surgery an individual is going through. The cost vary from type of surgery but the average cost of bariatric surgery in delhi and gurgaon lies between 3-4 lakh.

Question 7

Who is the Best Bariatric Surgeon in Gurgaon?

Accepted Answer

Best Bariatric surgeon should be the one who is a well qualified  Gastroenterologist and well experienced in performing the bariatric surgery. For me as a former patient Dr Vikas Singhal is the best bariatric surgeon in Delhi and gurgaon.

Undergone both Liver and Kidney transplant and then developed obesity and Diabetes.

One year after surgery reduced from 160 Kg to 110 Kg, diabetes cured, joint pains gone, walks 45 minutes daily now.

Anterior component separation technique for large complex hernia

1.5 year after surgery loss more weight

Surgery video of component separation technique for 25 year old Patient with large Hernia

large ventral hernia that a 40 year old had been suffering from his entire life

International Hernia Collaboration

Before and two years after the Roux- En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Before and 6 months after Bariatric Surgery

Pictures from talk at recent Hernia update conference

Bariatric Support Group Meet

Operating at Kolkata in Abdominal wall reconstruction training program

Faculty at Abdominal Wall Reconstruction conference, CCI, Mumbai August 19-20

Delivering talk at Hernia society of India annual meeting

News and Media

Certificates

Introduction on what is support group, what is the aim of a support group, keeping up the motivation, and how to avoid weight regain

Eating right post Bariatric surgery- Mrs Sandhya Pandey

Components of good exercise plan- Dr Ambuj Mishra

Fighting obesity with confidence- Dressing up and looking good- Ms Piyanshi Bajaj

Patient talks & interaction

Quiz with prizes to be won!

Proud patients who are winning over obesity

Delegates listening to discussions- Open components course for training in complex hernia surgery

Gallery