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Is weight loss surgery a magic pill? Can one bariatric procedure solve your obesity problems forever?

June 21, 2023 3:52 pm

Bariatric surgery alone isn’t a permanent solution to obesity. It’s just a tool for losing weight quickly to reduce your disease burden. Once it occurs, you need to exercise and eat smart to stay slim, advises Dr Alok Gupta, Associate Director-General, Minimal Access, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery, Max Hospital, Gurugram

Take care of your nutritional needs after a bariatric surgery with these healthy recipes

February 23, 2023 4:41 pm

"Focusing on a well-balanced diet that includes good quantities of protein and other macro and micronutrients, right from the beginning is helpful for bariatric patients in the long run," said Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker, a bariatric surgeon

It is important to increase protein intake after bariatric surgery; here's why

December 07, 2022 1:15 pm

"Bariatric surgery can help one lose weight and manage comorbidities such as thyroid, hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes-associated weight," said Dr Manish Motwani, a bariatric surgeon

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Expert elucidates the importance of mental health check-up ahead of a bariatric surgery for weight loss

April 28, 2022 12:05 pm

It is essential to know whether the patient is depressed, sad, anxious, stressed, or frustrated due to weight gain, said Dr Kedar Patil, bariatic surgeon.

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World Obesity Day: What are the consequences and health risks of being overweight?

March 04, 2022 11:52 am

Obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions like coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancers, hypertension, stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems

How to maintain weight after a bariatric or weight loss surgery

February 16, 2022 9:31 am

According to a doctor, every surgery demands a recovery process, and for the long-term success of weight-loss surgery, one needs to follow specific instructions.

'Obesity is highly misunderstood; people usually equate food with weight gain': Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker

July 13, 2021 12:57 pm

"Obesity needs to be treated early. Reach out to qualified weight loss professionals and do not get swayed by all the information on the internet," said the bariatric surgeon, who is out with her new book

Bariatric surgery may help lower skin cancer risk: Study

January 04, 2020 5:11 pm

"This provides further evidence for a connection between obesity and malignant skin cancer, and for the view that we should regard obesity as a risk factor for these forms of cancer", says study.

Can you plan a pregnancy after bariatric surgery?

December 05, 2019 11:47 am

It is recommended that women wait for the body weight to stabilise for a period of 12-18 months after bariatric surgery. Once the woman conceives, the pregnancy must be treated as a high-risk pregnancy with the required antenatal monitoring and care.