Now I have a new lease on life – Dharmang Hansaliya

Mr Dharmang P Hansaliya felt that he was fighting a losing battle with obesity and had struggled with weight issues his entire life. His weight tended to go through “seesaw” patterns, with his highest weight reaching 130.7 Kgs.

Name – Mr Dharmang P Hansaliya

Occupation – Business

Age – 28years

Operated Date – 10/04/2019

Operated Weight – 130.7KG

BMI – 45.8

Diagnosis – Grade III obesity

                     Diabetes Mellitus

Current Weight – 85KG

BMI – 29

Because of his size, Dharmang could not go to the movies, or tracking with his friends and roaming around, which was his dream to do.

“People don’t realize what being this overweight can do to your life,” he says.

When he got Diabetes Mellitus at his early age, he thought of turning his life to a smooth road. After doing some research on his own, he decided to explore the option of bariatric surgery. And his life changing decision got into a real shape.

“My philosophy was, there’s nothing else to try,” he says.

After attending a bariatric surgery information session at Zydus Hospital’s GObesity Bariatric Center, he was soon scheduled for surgery by expert Bariatric Surgeon Dr Parag Patel.

Before he knew it, “the weight started to ‘fly off.’”

Like most patients who go through bariatric surgery, he followed a liquid diet for several weeks after his operation. After transitioning from liquids to soft foods, he ate “normal” foods.

He reached his first milestone and saw a number of 85 Kgs on the scale, which he continues to maintain.

Losing the weight has changed his physical appearance and his emotional state.

Now he makes a conscious effort to choose healthy eating options. Although they used to be his favorite foods, he now stays away from options like pizza, chips, bread, and pasta.

He also is more physically active and fit. “I have so much energy,” he says. “The entire process was challenging at times. But now I have a new lease on life. For the first time in a long time, I can live again.”

Mr Dharmang says none of this would have been possible without the support his family and Dr Parag Patel. With their help and encouragement, he has lost and kept off 45 Kgs.

Disclaimer: This patient’s treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.