It totally improved the quality of life… Mr Jay Patel

For Jay Patel, choosing to have Bariatric Surgery at Zydus Hospital – Gobesity Centre was a life-changing — probably life-saving decision.

Name – Mr Jay U Patel

Occupation – Bancassurance Employee

Age – 32years

Operated Date – 28/01/2019

Operated Weight – 136KG

BMI -39.5

Diagnosis – Grade III Obesity

Current Weight – 86KG

BMI – 25

Jay is a Bancassurance Employee, job’s shift work and long hours sitting behind a desk taking calls had taken its toll.

At the age of just 32 years, getting 136 Kg weight led him to Grade III Obesity. Jay was battling several health issues associated with Obesity. Doctors warned him he’d likely get into health complication at young age unless he made some serious life changes.

After having Bariatric Surgery by Dr. Parag Patel, GI & Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon he has lost 50 Kg in no time, regained his energy and stamina, making him much more active.

“It was definitely the right decision for me” he says.

Unfortunately, shift work is hard on the body. Studies have linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Jay’s job came with added health risks — a high level of stress, sitting for hours, and grabbing takeout food between calls. It was a recipe for disaster, says Jay who struggled with his weight for years. “I was fat and out of shape.”

His first step toward better health was to make a doctor’s appointment. It wasn’t a complete surprise when he learned that his blood pressure was “through the roof”.

Jay went for a bariatric surgery info session. He learned more about the various options — and what to expect before and after each — before deciding to pursue weight loss surgery.

Jay, who had Bariatric Surgery in January 2019, has now lost a total of 50 kg. His blood pressure numbers are within normal ranges, and It totally improved the quality of his life.

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