Journalism of Courage
Metabolic surgery brings hope for many,who have been suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes and blood pressure and live under constant fear of organ failure
For all those,who have had sleepless nights thinking about their deteriorating health,a number of pills and their helplessness on the whole situation,there is a good news. With Metabolic surgery now being available,one can actually think of getting rid of problems like diabetes and blood pressure and live a medicine-free life.
Harshwardhan Gupta,consulting machine designer,says that he got a new lease of life after undergoing the surgery. “I was taking 135 units of insulin and was 97 kgs earlier,was counting days when my organs would fail. On the third day after the operation the insulin intake was reduced to zero. And after the surgery,I am now 60 kgs and can work without getting tired,and I can also eat anything. A medicine-free life is a boon to me.”
Sanjay Daulatrao Hon,46,also had a similar experience,where he got rid of diabetes,blood pressure and even his neuro-related problem. “Earliers I use to spend Rs 5,000 per month on my medicines and I felt as if I survive on medication only. Then,one day I was told about the surgery. I don’t have to take any medicine now and I feel quite active after the operation.” The surgery,while promises a new life,comes at a cost of Rs three to four lakh.
