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Some people need the most aggressive options for bariatric surgery to achieve their weight loss goals. In these cases, the most common option is the Single anastomosis duodeno Ileal  bypass (SADI) surgery. It offers very high weight loss with fewer side effects than the older duodenal switch surgery. Patients with excessive body mass index (BMI) have other surgical alternatives at Sunshine Hospital. Dr Venu Gopal Pareek and his bariatric staff are

Losing weight can be challenging, but diet and exercise alone may not be enough for significantly overweight individuals. The vertical gastric sleeve reduces stomach size and helps people with obesity to lose weight and improve their health. Doctors may perform vertical sleeve revision to gastric bypass surgery if your basic VSG procedure does not produce the desired weight loss. In most cases, the patient may not follow dietary guidelines after surgery,

The word "bariatric" comes from the Greek "baros", meaning "weight", and "iatrikos", meaning "medicine". Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure performed on the digestive system to aid weight loss in obese people. Weight loss surgery is recommended for severely obese patients (body mass index [BMI] over 40) when other weight-loss strategies such as diet management, exercise, etc., fail. It is also recommended for severely obese patients with rheumatic joint disease that

Obesity is a complex disease to treat and is associated with many other medical problems. Obesity treatment is more than just diet or surgery. Patients should expect a new lifestyle that combines healthy eating, exercise and regular visits to a hospital. This approach offers the best chance of success in preventing weight recovery and the return of medical problems. The best time to research bariatric surgery is before the surgery. This

There are many things you have to think about when you have diabetes. How's my blood sugar? Is this ulcer on my leg severe? Is my heart healthy? Heart disease - which is already the leading cause of death in India - is even more concerning for people with diabetes. But there is new hope: a study showed that bariatric surgery could lower the risk of heart disease in people with

Are you in need of a weight loss surgery and wonder if your health insurance will cover it? Then you are in the right place. With the rate of obesity on the rise, many people choose bariatric surgery as an alternative to lose weight. Nowadays, when exercise, diet and fitness fail, some people prefer this procedure too. Let's determine the types of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery and how health

One of the most prominent weight-loss trends today is the keto diet. It's not hard to find people who claim they lost more than 40 pounds on the keto diet. There are also social media channels filled with "before and after" photos of keto diet success stories. Also, fans of the keto diet promote rich food choices such as cheese, steak, butter, eggs, avocado, and nuts. It's fair to ask

Obesity or being overweight are considered to be the fifth most common risk factors for death worldwide. At least 2.8 million adults die each year from chronic obesity, in both developed and developing countries. Morbid obesity is associated with several comorbidities that can seriously affect the patient's health. These include diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure and pain in the knee joints and back. However, the combination of

Have you ever had trouble losing weight naturally and considered a bariatric procedure, but "under the knife" scares you? Then the gastric balloon procedure may be the right choice for you. These non-surgical short-term procedures are golden worldwide for decades.  Unlike other bariatric procedures, the gastric balloon concept is simple and therefore, easy to understand for everyone. A soft silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach by an endoscope; hence there

Mediterranean diet has become a trend in the world of health and wellness. It is said to work wonders for the heart, weight loss, inflammation, and diabetes. If the latest research results are believed, the Mediterranean diet can prevent overeating, obesity and liver disease. The study was published in the journal for obesity. The Mediterranean diet is not a single diet but inspired by the diets of southern European countries. The