Dr. Pradeep Jain

Overview

If you are fed up with eating low-carb, going to the gym on a regular basis but still not losing weight, and finally have decided to undergo weight loss surgery. Then you have plenty of options for yourself. You can explore them along with your doctor. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one such option that is considered safer and offers faster recovery than other obesity surgery treatments. If you want to know more before undergoing such a procedure, then you are on the right page. In this blog, we will discuss the same with our experts in bariatric sleeve surgery in India.

What is sleeve gastrectomy surgery?

Your physician will remove a portion of your stomach and narrow it down to a banana-shaped or sleeve-sized stomach during this surgical surgery.

The outer curved side of the stomach, which is also responsible for the generation of appetite-stimulating hormones, is excised in this procedure.

The operation will shrink the size of your stomach by 15%. As a result, even if you only eat a lesser amount of food, you will quickly feel satisfied.

Why do you need to undergo sleeve gastrectomy surgery?

• This is a bariatric or weight loss surgery. It's recommended for people who have tried and failed to lose weight in the past.
• If you are significantly obese and have a BMI of above 40, your doctor may recommend gastric sleeve surgery.
• If you have a BMI of 35 to 40 along with a health condition like sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes(type2), high blood pressure your doctor may recommend it.

How will your surgeon perform gastric sleeve surgery?

The surgery is performed in a minimally invasive laparoscopic way. During operation, you will be under the effect of a general anesthetic, so that you won’t feel any pain.

Your surgeon will perform the surgery in the following way-

• 2 to 5 small cuts (incisions) are made in your tummy by the surgeon.
• These cuts are used to insert the scope and instruments needed for the surgery.
• In the operating room, the camera is attached to a video display. This permits the surgeon to see inside your stomach while doing the procedure.
• To expand the stomach, a non-toxic gas(mostly carbon-di-oxide) is pushed into it. This provides more space to work and your surgeon can get a clearer picture of the operation site.
• Your doctor will remove most parts of your stomach to make a sleeve-like structure out of it.
• Surgical staples are used to fuse the remaining parts of your stomach together. This results in a long vertical tube or a stomach in the shape of a banana.
• The sphincter muscles that allow food to enter and exit the stomach are not cut or changed during surgery.
• The scope as well as other tools are removed on completion of the surgery.
• The cut edges of the stomach are sutured(stitched).

This will take 40-60 minutes to complete the surgery.

How does sleeve gastrectomy help you in weight loss?

As per our surgeon specializing in sleeve gastrectomy surgery in India, a section of your stomach has been removed, you can feel full even after eating a smaller amount of food. As your stomach's capacity has been reduced by nearly a tenth of its previous capacity.

After undergoing this surgery, your eating habits will be altered, which will help you lose weight in the long run.

What can you expect after the sleeve gastrectomy surgery?

• For the first week or two, you'll be on a liquid diet.
• Over the next few weeks, your dietician will provide you with a meal program.
• Each meal must be quite small.
• You should eat slowly and thoroughly chew each bite.
• Don't switch to regular food too soon. You may feel nausea and vomiting.
• Consult your healthcare provider to determine the optimal diet for you. You'll need to adjust your eating habits after your stomach heals.

Weight-loss surgery patients may have difficulty getting enough vitamins and minerals. This is due to the fact that they consume less food and hence absorb fewer nutrients. It's possible that you'll need to take a daily multivitamin, as well as a calcium-vitamin D supplement.

You need to visit your doctor regularly for follow-up, blood work to make sure that your iron, calcium, vitamin D, sugar level are in check.

Why should you consider getting sleeve gastrectomy surgery in India?

India is the most favored place for weight loss surgery treatment for three major reasons.

• India's cutting-edge technology,
• medical skills,
• Board-certified and experienced surgeons, a few of them are also nominated with ‘center of excellence awards
• India’s hospitable environment,
• Gastric sleeve surgery costs in India are almost 20-25% of the same surgery cost in other countries, which ensures the quality of the weight loss surgery in India is at par with the other countries around the globe.

How can we help in the treatment?

If you need to undergo bariatric treatment in India, we act as your guide throughout your treatment journey and will be present physically with you even before your treatment is started. We will provide you with the following:

• Expert physicians and surgeon’s opinions
• Transparent communication
• Coordinated care
• Prior appointment with specialists
• Assistance in hospital formalities
• 24*7 availability
• Arrangement for travel
• Assistance for accommodation and healthy recovery
• Assistance in emergencies

We are committed to providing the best health care services to our patients. We have a team of trained and highly dedicated health experts who will be there by your side right from the beginning of your journey.

Conclusion- In India, we have world-class hospitals that offer the most advanced weight-loss treatment options that exceed international standards. So, if you're thinking of taking a trip for obesity surgery in India, you can count on us. Our effectiveness as a center for weight loss surgery in India has been demonstrated by our treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Overview

If you've tried healthy eating habits, a regular exercise routine, and are tired of taking diet pills but still haven't seen any results, you may want to consider the bariatric surgery known as Gastric Bypass, which is very popular these days. Before undergoing such a procedure you need to know the benefits, what can you expect after the surgery, and many more. In this blog, we are going to discuss the same with our experts practicing bariatric bypass surgery in India.

Understanding Gastric bypass surgery-

Gastric bypass surgery shrinks the stomach and it can contain a limited amount of food, resulting in weight loss. The procedure also affects the levels of hunger-controlling hormones. You are less prone to overeat as a result of this.

Why do you need gastric bypass surgery?

Our team of professionals specializes in weight loss surgery. We'll work with you to choose the most effective weight-loss technique for your specific goals and requirements. Apart from the weight loss, it can also reduce the chances of developing health-related issues like-

• High blood pressure
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Type-2 diabetes
• Cancer
• Cholesterol
• Heart diseases like stroke
• Infertility
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)

How is the surgery performed?

Before the procedure, you will be given a general anesthetic, so that you feel ‘sleepy’ during surgery.

As suggested by our experts specializing in gastric bypass surgery in India, some procedures require traditional large (open) abdominal incisions. The majority, however, are done laparoscopically, which entails putting devices into the abdomen through many small incisions called ports.

• Your surgeon cuts across the top of your stomach, sealing it off from the rest of your stomach, after making the incisions with an open or laparoscopic approach.
• The resulting pouch is roughly the size of a walnut and can only carry around an ounce of food. Your stomach can normally store roughly 3 quarts of food.
• The surgeon then cuts the small intestine and sews a section of it into the pouch.
• Food then passes through this tiny pouch in the stomach and into the small intestine i.e stitched to it.
• The majority of your stomach and the first section of your small intestine are bypassed, (hence, it is called gastric bypass surgery) and food enters the middle section of your small intestine straight.
• Surgical procedures normally take a few hours. They will keep you in the recovery room after surgery, where your medical personnel will keep an eye on your vitals.

What can you expect after gastric bypass surgery?

-After the surgery, you may have to follow some restrictions and changes in your diet chart.

-You have to take vitamin tablets, supplements, and calcium as well.

-During the first few months after weight-loss surgery, you'll also have regular medical exams to monitor your health.

-Laboratory testing and blood work may be required.

What are the benefits you can get after successful gastric bypass surgery?

• After surgery, you can lose 30-32 percent of your previous weight.
• You can overcome weight-related health issues like blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes(type-2), cholesterol.
• You will feel more enthusiastic and energetic than before.

How can we help you during your recovery?

The majority of patients stay in the hospital for one to two days before returning to their hometown. Following surgery, you will follow a phased food regimen that includes:

• For 1 day, drink only clear liquids like water and broth.
• Drinking protein shakes for the following 9 days
• Smooth meals (such as yogurt and oats) are included by day 11.
• Soft foods (chicken, eggs, and well-cooked vegetables) are introduced at 3 weeks.
• You should be able to consume almost any food after 7 weeks.

Our dietician and nutritionist will provide you with a diet chart for your easy recovery. Our medical personnel will keep an eye on your progress and report it back to your surgeon.

Why should you consider getting gastric bypass surgery in India?

India is the most favored place for orthopedic surgical treatment operations for three major reasons.

• India's cutting-edge technology,
• medical skills,
• Board-certified and experienced surgeons,
• India’s hospitable environment,
• Gastric bypass surgery costs in India are among the best in the world, as our patients need affordable and quality health care.

How can we help in the treatment?

If you need to undergo weight loss surgery treatment in India, we act as your guide throughout your treatment journey and will be present physically with you even before your treatment is started. We will provide you with the following:

• Expert physicians and surgeon’s opinions
• Transparent communication
• Coordinated care
• Prior appointment with specialists
• Assistance in hospital formalities
• 24*7 availability
• Arrangement for travel
• Assistance for accommodation and healthy recovery
• Assistance in emergencies

We are committed to providing the best health care services to our patients. We have a team of trained and highly dedicated health experts who will be there by your side right from the beginning of your journey.

Conclusion-There are world-class hospitals in India that provide the greatest weight loss treatment facilities that meet international standards. So, if you're considering a trip to get your stomach surgery in India, you can definitely count on us.

Overview

If you are tired of doing exercises and finally have decided to undergo weight loss surgery, then you have multiple options for yourself. You can explore these options with your doctor. Your surgeon may use restrictive surgeries as a superior option for you. Gastric banding is one such bariatric surgery that can reduce your stomach size. Then you feel full after a small bite and can lose weight.

In this blog, we are going to discuss the gastric banding surgery procedure, why you need this including its benefits. Our expert practicing gastric surgery in India will answer all your queries.

So, keep reading!

What is Gastric band surgery?

Gastric banding is a weight-loss surgery performed laparoscopically. A band is wrapped around the upper region of your stomach to create a tiny pouch that can hold food. The band restricts the amount of food you can consume by making you feel full after only a few bites.

Later your surgeon can adjust the band for passing the food slowly or quickly, based on the patient’s requirement.

Why do you need gastric banding surgery?

As per our expert's experience in obesity surgery in India, gastric banding surgery is used to treat

• severe obesity, which is associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and arthritis.
• It is recommended for persons who have tried and failed to lose weight in the past. When you lose a large amount of weight, your risk of developing several weight-related health issues decreases.
• If you can't lose weight any other way, adjustable gastric banding may be able to help you live longer.

How will your surgeon perform Gastric banding surgery?

The complete surgery will take 30-60 minutes. After making an incision(cut) on your abdomen,

• one small tube is linked to the band and is accessible through a port put beneath the skin in this surgery.
• To inflate the band, a saline solution is pumped into it. By inflating or deflating the band around it, the degree of restriction or relaxation can be changed.
• A little pouch-shaped stomach is made by placing the band on the upper side of the stomach. This will help to limit the amount of food that a stomach can hold after a little meal.

The entire treatment will be carried out under the influence of general anesthesia, so patients will not experience any pain.

Benefits of getting gastric banding surgery?

You can get multiple benefits that come along with the gastric banding surgery-

• You will get rid of obesity
• No lack of nutrient absorption, unlike gastric bypass surgery.
• Lesser risk of diabetes(type-2), blood pressure, cholesterol
• You will feel enthusiastic
• Quality of life will be improved

What should you expect after this bariatric surgery?

• For the next two to three weeks after surgery, your diet will consist primarily of liquids and pureed foods.
• After that, you can take soft foods, followed by ordinary foods.
• After around 6 weeks, you can return to a regular diet, but in lesser quantity.
• You'll need to consume smaller meals as part of the necessary lifestyle modifications.
• Before swallowing, you'll need to chew your food carefully and repeatedly into a watery slurry.
• You should also consume a low-sugar, high-protein, vitamin, and mineral-rich diet.
• You'll need to take daily supplements as directed because you'll be at high risk for nutritional deficiencies for the rest of your life.
• You'll also need to be monitored by a doctor to ensure that you don't develop any nutritional issues.

Why should you consider getting gastric banding surgery in India?

India is the most favored place for weight loss surgery treatment for three major reasons.

• India's cutting-edge technology,
• medical skills,
• Board-certified and experienced surgeons,
• India’s hospitable environment,
• Gastric banding surgery costs in India are among the best in the world, as our patients need affordable and quality health care.

How can we help in the treatment?

If you need to undergo bariatric treatment in India, we act as your guide throughout your treatment journey and will be present physically with you even before your treatment is started. We will provide you with the following:

• Expert physicians and surgeon’s opinions
• Transparent communication
• Coordinated care
• Prior appointment with specialists
• Assistance in hospital formalities
• 24*7 availability
• Arrangement for travel
• Assistance for accommodation and healthy recovery
• Assistance in emergencies

We are committed to providing the best health care services to our patients. We have a team of trained and highly dedicated health experts who will be there by your side right from the beginning of your journey.