Stubborn obesity is not decreasing, so much to get surgery right? Can anyone get it done? Dr.

Obesity bariatric surgery: Nowadays obesity has become a big problem. There are many people who have tried diet, exercise, gym, walk, herbal tea, etc. but the result remains the same. Despite taking any remedy, he does not take the name of weight loss. Although one way of surgery is also open for people struggling with obesity, but many people start to get scared as soon as they hear the name of bariatric surgery. Apart from thinking of the side effects of surgery, people are also afraid that once the operation may increase obesity again? Let’s know Senior Director, Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. Ashish Gautam of Max Superstition Hospital Patparganj New Delhi From.

Obesity is not just looks, serious body disease
Doctor Ashish Gautam says that obesity is not just fat accumulation on the body. It not only makes the body ugly, but it affects your heart, liver, hormones, blood sugar and even sleeping and the ability to become a mother. A research suggests that only 200 types of diseases can occur in the body due to obesity. Even obese people can have common problems such as joint pain, tiredness, breathlessness, the same obesity.

Sometimes this obesity becomes so much and stubborn that even after all efforts and exercises, control does not happen and increases. There are many people who sweat day and night to reduce it and have fought a long battle of gym and dieting, but they do not get rest in any way.

Can obesity be removed from surgery?
Dr. says that apart from yoga, exercise and dieting, the process of surgery is also available for obese people nowadays. Bariatric surgery is a structural support for people suffering from obesity.

How does bariatric surgery work?

Dr. Ashish says that bariatric surgery is not a cosmetic operation but a clinical process resetting the body system. After surgery, the stomach becomes small and the behavior of hormones (such as ghralin) changes. That means a little food will be enough, I will not feel like eating something again and again and insulin will do better.

Is surgery done shortcut?
Often people think that surgery is done only who are afraid of hard work, but the reality is that such patients have already lost a long battle of gym and dieting. Bariatric surgery is a structural support for them, not a shortcut.

Who should do this surgery?

This surgery is for those people-
Whose BMI is 35 or more and there are diseases like diabetes, high BP.
Those who are above 40, even if there is no other disease.
Those who are not having any effect from diet and exercise.

However, some recent studies say that some patients from 27 to 30 have also benefited from this, especially under diabetes control.

What is life after surgery?

Dr. Gautam says that the biggest change after surgery is that insulin starts working and blood sugar is controlled. Many patients stop taking insulin only a few days after surgery. Weight loss, energy increases, sleep is better, and joint pain also decreases.

How safe is this surgery?

With today’s laparoscopic and robotic technology, surgery is done with small holes. Patients start walking on the day of surgery and can go home in 2-3 days. It is possible to return to the normal routine again in a week.

Is this option better than medicines?
According to Dr., medicines like Semaglutide reduce appetite, but the effect remains as long as the drug runs. The weight returns as soon as the door is closed and the side effects are different. While bariatric surgery permanently changes the body’s hormonal system, which keeps weight under control.

Is this surgery for everyone?

No, not everyone should do this operation. Doctors keep in mind the BMI, medical history, and lifestyle to decide the right candidate, but if obesity is making your daily life difficult, then this treatment may be necessary for you.

What is the cost of this surgery?

For bariatric surgery, it usually costs 2 to 5.5 lakh rupees in India. However, there may be some difference in spending based on obesity, surgery and hospital facilities.

Can obesity increase even after this surgery?
The most important after surgery is the right catering and lifestyle. If the patient adopts his old and unhealthy lifestyle after surgery, then weight can increase again. After the surgery, many changes have to be made in the lifestyle with the advice of Dr., so that the weight can be prevented from growing again.