“At first they will ask why you are doing it, later they will ask how you did it.”
Obesity has emerged as one of the most dreaded diseases of this century. Obesity has poor effects on almost every organ in the body. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill yet, that can help people to lose weight. People who have attempted to lose weight, know how difficult it is to not only lose weight but also to maintain the weight loss. Unfortunately, more often than not, they meet with disappointment and once the weight loss program is stopped, they tend to gain more weight than what they had lost. This entire process can be extremely disheartening and disappointing for the patients.
If you have tried hard to lose weight without success and the weight is now bearing you down, you have chosen the right option because bariatric surgery is the only way at the moment that can lead to sustained weight loss in morbidly obese patients. Bariatric surgery, not only helps to lose massive amount of weight, but it also makes it easier to maintain the weight loss.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Hyderabad
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy/ gastric sleeve is one of the most commonly performed weight loss/bariatric procedure across the world. It was first performed in the United States of America in the late 1990s as a part of the duodenal switch surgery. Later it was seen, that it led to significant weight loss by itself and a second stage procedure was not required in a lot of cases. In a few years, it gained popularity as a standalone procedure. It is a technically easier procedure to perform and leads to good weight loss results.
Who is a right candidate for undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Hyderabad?
The IFSO- APC (International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders – Asia Pacific Chapter) guidelines for weight loss surgery are as under:
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is usually preferred in younger patients, with shorter duration of type 2 diabetes, not too many associated co-morbidities.
It is also performed as a first stage surgery in super-obese patients. Sleeve gastrectomy can easily be converted into other bariatric and metabolic procedures such as Roux-en y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SADI-S, duodeno-jejunal bypass and ileal transposition at any given point in time.
Acid reflux and GERD is seen in 15 to 20% patients after a sleeve gastrectomy and hence it must not be performed in patients suffering from acid reflux disease and hiatus hernia.
How is it done
What is the mechanism for weight-loss
Following mechanisms lead to weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Results after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Long term weight loss goals
Who is not eligible for weight loss surgery
Complications
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has one of the highest experiences in performing laparoscopic as well as single incision sleeve gastrectomy in the country. The biggest plus of coming to us for your surgery is our personalized care. Every patient is equally important for us and we assure you that your smallest queries will be addressed at the earliest.
It is also extremely important for the patient to be mentally prepared and be positive before undergoing a surgery. A positive attitude goes a long way in getting good results after surgery. We request you to be positive and have faith. We wish you all the best for your journey of weight loss. Cheers! to being a different you.
Last but not the least- “There is no shortcut. It takes time to create a better and stronger version of yourself.”
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker
Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Spectra Hospital, Plot No. 1 & 6, Kothaguda X Roads, Near Harsha Toyota Showroom, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is an accomplished Bariatric Surgeon and Laparoscopic GI Surgeon. Extremely passionate about her field of specialization. She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery in 2006, from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram. Set up in 1967 by none other than the first health minister of India, Ms. Sushila Nayar, MGIMS is deeply rooted in Gandhian ethics. Read more
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