A person whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is >40 or BMI >35 with severe diseases can go for bariatric surgery in India. However, this is not only the criteria that make one suitable for this surgery. The hospitals have some screening policies which the patients need to follow and without them he can’t be eligible for Bariatric surgery.
- He should be aware of the risks and complications associated with the surgery.
- He should be committed for regular follow ups so that he doesn’t gain weight again in future.
- He should be committed for regular follow ups so that he doesn’t gain weight again in future.
Bariatric surgery procedure can either be performed openly or minimally invasive depending on your health conditions and your doctor’s decision. However it is advantageous if laparoscopic surgery is done as it causes less blood loss, reduced pain, faster recovery and lesser hospital stay. Few small incisions are made in this method and surgical instruments are inserted through them. The surgeon gets the images of inside the body and then performs the operation. Continue reading...
