Many people struggle with obesity problems and fail to lose weight through regular exercise or dietary changes. In such cases, obesity starts affecting their general health and well-being and may even lead to several health conditions.
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a boon for such people. It not only enables obese people to lose weight but also treats the various medical conditions associated with severe obesity.
Bariatric surgery is steadily gaining popularity in urban, fast-paced cities like Ahmedabad, where people are facing obesity problems due to unhealthy lifestyles and increasing stress levels.
At SGVP Holistic Hospital, we offer top bariatric surgery in Ahmedabad using modern facilities and technology, ensuring healthy living and a better life for the people who undergo the procedure.
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a type of surgical procedure performed to help obese people lose weight.
The surgery involves making the stomach smaller so that it feels fuller quickly and automatically less food is eaten.
Bariatric surgery is generally recommended when other weight loss methods fail, and obesity seems to pose a higher risk to a person’s health than undergoing a surgical procedure.
An ideal candidate for bariatric surgery is an adult or teen with:
Additionally, an obese individual who has tried exercising, dieting, and other weight loss techniques but has not been able to lose weight or keep it off and is willing to make healthy lifestyle changes and attend regular follow-up appointments after surgery is considered to be a good candidate for bariatric surgery.
At SGVP Holistic Hospital, you will be thoroughly evaluated by the top weight loss doctor in Ahmedabad to determine if you are the right candidate for undergoing bariatric surgery.
Bariatric surgery is considered to be the most successful, long-term surgical treatment for class III obesity, also known as morbid obesity or severe obesity. It is a chronic medical disease in which an individual’s BMI is 40 or higher.
It is almost impossible for an individual with class III obesity to be able to sustain weight loss through exercise and diet alone. Their body has registered their higher weight as normal, and it continuously tries to return to that weight again.
Bariatric surgery will work by changing this phenomenon by allowing the body to manage what a person eats and making the stomach fuller with less quantity of food. This allows healthy diet and lifestyle modifications that are effective for sustained loss of weight and improved overall health.
Bariatric surgery helps a person lose extra weight and reduce his or her risk of developing life-threatening weight-related health issues, such as:
Bariatric surgery can be of different types, including the following:
This is the most common method used for gastric bypass. The surgery is usually not reversible and works by reducing the amount of food a person can eat in one sitting and decreasing the absorption of calories and fat.
In this procedure, the surgeon cuts across the top part of the stomach to seal it off from the remaining stomach. The resultant pouch is extremely small and can hold about an ounce of food only.
The surgeon then cuts the small intestine and sews a part of it directly onto the pouch. Food consumed will go into this small stomach pouch and then into the small intestine sewed to it directly while bypassing most of the stomach and the first portion of the small intestine. The food instead goes directly into the middle portion of the small intestine.
The surgeon removes about 80% of the stomach in this procedure, leaving behind a tube-like, long pouch. The smaller stomach will not be able to hold much food and will also produce a reduced quantity of appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin, which could reduce the desire to eat.
This procedure is beneficial in enabling significant loss of weight without rerouting the intestines. The procedure also needs a shorter hospital stay compared to other bariatric surgery procedures.
It is a two-part surgical procedure usually done in one setting. The first step involves undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy procedure.
The surgeon closes off the middle portion of the intestine and attaches the last portion directly to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). This is known as the duodenal switch.
The separated intestine section is not removed from the body. Instead, it is reattached to the end part of the intestine, allowing pancreatic digestive juices and bile to flow into this portion of the intestine. This is known as the biliopancreatic diversion.
This type of surgery both limits how much a person can eat and reduces nutrient absorption. Although this surgery is very effective, it has a higher risk, such as vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition.
This procedure also has two steps and the first step involves undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy.
The second step involves closing a section of the small intestine (duodenum) just below the sleeve of the stomach. This opening below the new stomach will then be connected to a portion of the lower small intestine known as the ileum. This is known as duodeno-ileal bypass.
The bypass will route food through approximately 10 feet of the small intestine, instead of the normal 25 feet. This means that there will be less distance and time for the body to absorb calories and fat.
SGVP Holistic Hospital’s highly qualified and experienced bariatric surgeons will take factors like your BMI, eating habits, health problems, history of previous surgeries, and risks associated with each type of surgery before providing the right type of weight loss surgery in Ahmedabad to you based on your individual needs.
Undergoing bariatric surgery can be beneficial in several ways, including:
We use the following step-by-step approach while undergoing a result-oriented and comfortable bariatric surgery in Ahmedabad at SGVP Holistic Hospital:
The first step to undergo weight loss surgery involves visiting our hospital for a consultation appointment with our health experts. Our specialists will evaluate your physical and mental health to determine if you are a good candidate for undergoing bariatric surgery.
You may be asked to undergo a few lab tests, including blood and urine tests, scans, and X-rays to check your physical health and the presence of any ulcers, blood clots, or hernias.
If you smoke, take drugs, or consume too much alcohol, you will need to quit them to be considered eligible for bariatric surgery.
You will be recommended a pre-bariatric surgery diet and physical activity program for weeks before you undergo the surgery. This will help reduce the fat in the abdomen, making the surgery safer and decreasing the risk of developing complications.
Your surgeon will discuss the potential risks and benefits of the procedure and give you specific instructions you need to follow before you come for the surgery.
Bariatric surgery is generally done using general anesthesia. This means that you will be made unconscious before undergoing the surgical procedure.
The steps involved in the surgical procedure will depend on the type of bariatric surgery you are undergoing and your individual circumstances. Some types of bariatric surgeries are done by making traditional large incisions in the abdomen. This type of surgery is known as open surgery.
Most bariatric surgeries are, however, performed using a minimally invasive approach, known as a laparoscopic surgery. The procedure involves inserting a laparoscope (a tiny, tube-shaped instrument with an attached camera) and other surgical instruments through the tiny incisions made by the surgeon in the abdominal region.
The small camera present at the tip of the laparoscope helps the surgeon view and operate inside the abdomen. Laparoscopic surgery has a shorter and quicker recovery time compared to open surgery, but may not be the best treatment option for everyone.
Most patients can leave the hospital one to three days after undergoing bariatric surgery and can resume their normal daily activities four to six weeks after the surgery.
Here is what you can expect during the recovery period following a bariatric surgery:
The bariatric surgery cost in Ahmedabad generally varies from INR 2,00,000 to INR 6,00,000. This cost will, however, vary depending on several factors.
The various factors based on which the cost of bariatric surgery in Ahmedabad will vary include the following:
At SGVP Holistic Hospital we offer affordable and effective bariatric surgeries using advanced technology and equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort during each step of the procedure.
Bariatric surgery, like any other major surgical procedure, may be associated with certain risks. The complications associated with bariatric surgery may include:
Long-term complications may vary depending on the type of bariatric surgery done and may include the following:
You should opt for SGVP Holistic Hospital to undergo bariatric surgery as the following facilities and services offered by the hospital give it an edge over other similar hospitals:
Book your consultation appointment with SGVP Holistic Hospital to undergo the best bariatric surgery in Ahmedabad and an exceptional weight loss journey today!
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