Is bariatric surgery for obese children and teenagers appropriate ?

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mumbai Children are our hope for the future. One of the disturbing trends in the epidemic of obesity is that more children and adolescents are afflicted with the scourge of obesity than ever before. The reasons for this are many. Hereditary causes, increased junk food intake, increasing

By Mariam Lakdawala- Registered Dietician and Bariatric Nutritionist It is rightly said, “Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievement”. As a patient it is expected of you to understand the lifestyle and behavioural changes required to be made post Bariatric surgery. Prior awareness about what to expect will help you to prepare and commit to follow healthy

Ms. Pearl Savla- Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Gastric banding is a type of weight loss surgery that involvesplacing a silicon band around the upper part of the stomach to decrease stomach size and reduce food intake. Post Gastric Banding Surgery your commitment to adopting a physically active lifestyle along with sustaining healthy eating habits

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Obesity is one of the leading causes for infertility in both men and women. Obesity leads to insulin resistance and also to polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) in women. Bariatric surgery leads to weight loss and that in turn improves insulin sensitivity and reduces PCOD. The topic of

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Whenever you decide to go in for any surgery, it is important to know everything related to that procedure. Often, we turn to the internet for information. However, the internet is more likely to confuse us than provide any information. Hence, as medical practitioners and specialists I

Ms. Pearl Savla – Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Making a good food choice and eating a healthy & balanced diet not only helps to lose weight after bariatric surgery but it also helps to maintain a healthy weight for lifetime. Post bariatric surgery a smooth progression of the diet is very necessary and

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Adjustable gastric banding was a bariatric procedure that was popular when bariatric surgery had just begun in India. During this procedure, an adjustable silicon band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This divides the stomach into a smaller upper portion and a larger lower

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Bariatric surgery was traditionally performed through the “open” technique with very large incisions on the abdomen. The open technique was practiced routinely till the early 90s. Large cuts, more pain, higher rate of complications like wound infection, formation of incisional hernias, and deep vein thrombosis, prolonged immobilization

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Bariatric surgery is a valid treatment option for the disease that is obesity. As I practice bariatric surgery in Mumbai, I get a lot of enquiries where people want to know if bariatric surgery would be the right option for them to lose weight. Sometimes, even people

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon As a bariatric surgeon practicing in Mumbai, every day, I counsel patients about the benefits and risks of obesity. When you are getting into a surgery, it is very important to know about risks and benefits of that surgery. It is also the duty of the doctor to