Many bariatric patients experience hair loss in the first six months after their surgery. Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common and doesn’t last more than six months. As the body adjusts to the changes, the hair loss will decrease and then stop. Hair will grow back as normal as long as there are no nutrient deficiencies and you are consuming adequate protein. So, Relax and don’t worry. It is natural hair loss of 5-15% of your hair due to the stress of surgery and weight loss. It rarely lasts more than 6 months. It grows back.

The factors traditionally associated with unsuccessful weight loss are behavioral problems, social and demographic factors and even genetic polymorphisms. Age is one of the most consistent predictor factors. Patients with higher initial BMIs are also less likely to reach normal weights and a BMI > 50 kg has been reported as a risk factor for failure after bariatric surgery. However, Patients with severe obesity or those with BMI > 35 kg and other comorbidities, bariatric surgery is the most effective therapeutic option to achieve long-term significant weight loss and to improve control or even achieve remission of the associated comorbidities.

People who have undergone obesity (bariatric) surgery live three years longer. Among those who underwent surgery, estimated average life expectancy was 3 years longer than in people treated with non-surgical obesity care. It has been known for some time that bariatric surgery brings about lasting weight loss and lowered risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, leading to lower mortality. Bariatric surgery increases life expectancy after the procedure. To know more, watch the video…

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an obesity-related condition. As such, weight-gain and obesity contribute towards the development of PCOS. However, there are also mechanisms whereby the development of PCOS can contribute towards further weight-gain and hamper efforts to establish effective weight-loss. Women with PCOS produce too much insulin, or the insulin they produce does not work as it should. The inability of insulin to function normally is one reason why women with PCOS tend to gain weight or have a hard time losing weight. For others, PCOS develops later on, following substantial weight gain.

Weight-loss surgery changes the shape and function of your digestive system. This surgery can help you lose weight and manage medical conditions related to obesity. These conditions include diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Weight-loss surgery is also known as bariatric surgery. There are various surgical procedures, but all of them help you lose weight by limiting how much food you can eat. Some procedures also limit the amount of nutrients you can absorb.

• BMI 40 or more with or without comorbidities
• BMI 35 or more with comorbidites
• BMI 32 or more with comorbidities like dm,ht
• BMI 27.5 or more with uncontrolled dm (hba1c more than 7)
• BMI 30 or more with waist circumference more than 80 in females and more than 90cm in males

Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery — involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven’t worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight. Some procedures limit how much you can eat. Other procedures work by reducing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both. You may need to have various lab tests and exams before surgery. You may have restrictions on eating and drinking and which medications you can take. You may be required to start a physical activity program.

Diet and exercise together can help you loose 10-15% of your excess body weight. And you have to maintain the schedule to have sustained effects. Weight regains are the main problems associated with these methods. These methods are useful for over weight persons rather than obese persons.

Bariatric surgeries will help you to loose 60-80% of your excess body weight depends on types of surgeries being done.

Bariatric surgeries will ensure you sustained weight reduction for 10-15 years .

Along with weight surgeries will help you to cure/control your comorbidites like Type 2 dm, hypertention, dyslipidemia etc.

Studies have proven that these surgeries may cure diabetes, helps to control it properly, reduces doses of insulin, helps to get rid of insulins, reduce numbers of medication required to control diabetes.

It helps to control hypertension and dysplipidemia

Bariatric surgery is done in the hospital using general anesthesia. This means you’re unconscious during the procedure. The specifics of your surgery depend on your individual situation, the type of weight-loss surgery you have, and the hospital’s or doctor’s practices. Some weight-loss surgeries are done with traditional large, or open, incisions in your abdomen. Today, most types of bariatric surgery are performed laparoscopically. A laparoscope is a small, tubular instrument with a camera attached. The laparoscope is inserted through small incisions in the abdomen. The tiny camera on the tip of the laparoscope allows the surgeon to see and operate inside your abdomen without making the traditional large incisions. Laparoscopic surgery can make your recovery faster and shorter, but it’s not suitable for everyone. Surgery usually takes several hours. After surgery, you awaken in a recovery room, where medical staff monitors you for any complications. Depending on your procedure, you may need to stay a few days in the hospital.

Any type of surgery has associated risks. But a number of recent advances have helped to minimize risks. Surgeries performed at Zydus Hospital are done laparoscopically with mini-incisions that result in faster healing, less pain and less scarring. In addition, having the procedure may assist patients in overcoming otherwise life-threatening conditions associated with obesity, including Type II diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. #obesity​ #gobesitysurgery​ #gobesity​ #livingwithobesity​ #weightstigma​ #bariatricsurgery​ #weightlossjourney​ #myths​#TypeIIdiabetes​, #hypertension​, #highcholesterol​ #sleepapnea

Being fatter is not being healthier. Obesity is also considered as malnutrition. Moreover, obesity leads to the development of Type 2 diabetes, High blood pressure, high cholesterol, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, joint pains, sleep apnea, fatty liver causing liver failure, gall stones, menstrual disturbances in women, PCOD/ infertility issues, Depression and many other problems. Obese people are at increased risk of developing various cancers including esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum, kidney, ovary, breast and uterus. By reducing weight, the risk is significantly reduced. #obesity​ #gobesitysurgery​ #gobesity​ #livingwithobesity​ #weightstigma​ #bariatricsurgery​ #weightlossjourney​ #myths​#TypeIIdiabetes​, #hypertension​, #highcholesterol​ #sleepapnea

Fact: Most people can eat a wide variety of all kinds of foods. However, most people can eat just about any kind of food in small quantities. Our ultimate aim is to educate the patient to choose the right and healthy food. I suggest my patients to eat any food they love but in smaller proportion. #obesity​ #gobesitysurgery​ #gobesity​ #livingwithobesity​ #weightstigma​ #bariatricsurgery​ #weightlossjourney​ #myths​ #TypeIIdiabetes​ #hypertension​ #sleepapnea​

FACT: After one month you will be able to take a normal diet. Immediately after surgery, you will be on a liquid diet which will be changed to a pureed diet and then to a normal diet. #obesity​ #gobesitysurgery​ #gobesity​ #livingwithobesity​ #weightstigma​ #bariatricsurgery​ #weightlossjourney​ #myths​ #TypeIIdiabetes​ #hypertension​ #sleepapnea