Bariatric surgery is the most common form of weight loss surgery.  The procedure involves making surgical changes to your stomach and digestive system that will limit the amount of food you can eat and how many nutrients you can absorb, resulting in weight loss.  However, it is not intended for everyone as it does come with significant health risks and side effects.  You will also need to make adjustments in your everyday life after the bariatric surgery in India too.  

Who is bariatric surgery for?

Bariatric Treatment in India is usually carried out in patients that have consistently been unsuccessful in losing weight by other means, or have an high BMI (body mass index) that is generally over 40 and are very obese.  The results of bariatric surgery for those suffering from extreme weight loss can be life changing.  However, once this has been determined there are still other checks the doctor will want to perform to ensure this is the right treatment for you.

What other things will the doctor want to check before assigning surgery as an option?

They will want to check your nutrition and weight history as well as any current or past medical conditions.  Your psychological state of mind will also be evaluated to ensure that you are ready for the surgery.  It is very important that both your mind and body are prepared for the transformation.  

So, my doctor has assigned me bariatric surgery. What happens before the surgery?  

Depending on the individual plan devised with the doctor, it is very likely you will be on a restricted diet in the weeks or months prior to the surgery.  The plan may also include some form of counselling to get you ready for the changes you will need to undergo in terns of exercise and healthy eating.  Some doctors may even insist that a certain amount of weight is lost before the surgery commences.