My ‘Ah-ha’ moment came at the end of May 2020 after surgery – Mr Nilkanth A Patel

Growing up we were told to finish everything from our plates, and being Patel family, my mother loves cooking, we ate a lot of carbohydrates and fatty meals. Before I could make out, I had high cholesterol, Diabetes Mellitus, Obstructive Sleep Apnea along with many ailments due to Grade III Obesity. No matter how hard I tried, the weight would waiver and plateau.

Name – Mr Nilkanth A Patel

Occupation – Software Manager

Age – 41years

Operated Date – 27/05/2020

Operated Weight – 130KG

BMI – 40.1

Diagnosis – Grade III obesity

                    Diabetes Mellitus

                    Obstructive Sleep Apnea

                    Hypertension

Current Weight – 87KG

BMI – 26.9

I spoke with my Primary Healthcare Provider about what my options were regarding weight loss. Because I was not able to concentrate on my daily routine work due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. And this goes worst along with Diabetes. I have NO words to describe my miseries. I asked my primary doctor a way to get rid of all these health issues once and for all. She mentioned that Zydus Hospital’s GObesity Bariatric Center could get me the answers I was looking for. I was nervous because surgery seemed like a very intense path to take, but after a few more months, and a few more kilos, I decided to take the call.

Everyone in the GObesity team was so helpful in getting me the answers I needed. The preoperative meal plan was easy to follow. I couldn’t believe that an operation only lasting an hour or two, could change my life forever.

I was so comfortable with the postoperative directions and the diet was simple and straightforward. While having soups and shakes for 2 weeks after surgery may get tiring, you’re reminded that it’s only a fraction of time in the scheme of the rest of your life.

It’s now been a year and the feeling is truly amazing. I am still walking by the mirror so shocked. The best part is that I feel like the same guy, just with more energy and the ability to do more. For the first time in my life, I’m active and getting a chance to enjoy my life without insulin or any other medicines. Now I can eat well, sleep well, and work well. What else…!

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