Addressing a press conference on 20 July 2019, Dr Amit Garg, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon, shared, “Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the country and its incidence is very high in Punjab. In urban areas, sedentary lifestyle is another major...
Dr Amit Garg, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon invited by Chandigarh press club on 24 July 2019 to share about bariatric surgery and diabetic surgery. Two patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and two patients who have undergone metabolic surgery by...
“For many obese individuals, Bariatric Surgery provides the most effective long-term solution for weight loss when other methods have failed.” The Bariatric program at Fortis Hospital, Mohali is the most comprehensive program in the region which is designed and directed...
Am I a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery? Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is making surgical changes to stomach and digestive system to restrict the amount of food that one can eat and also the absorption of the nutrients. This...
Counting Calories to Lose WeightMost of us are often confused whether we should count calories or carbs to lose weight. This confusion is the result of calories versus sugar debate. So what really matter when trying to lose weight?? Counting...
BARIATRIC SURGERY… A NEW HOPE… A NEW VICTORY. I had been afflicted with obesity from a relatively young age. I had undergone several routes to lose weight including diet plans and naturopathy, but each time I would start putting on...
Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea The most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea in adults is being overweight or obese. It is a disorder in which the airways become blocked during sleep, interrupting normal breathing. During sleep, the throat and...
The Importance of Water After Bariatric Surgery Water is vital for good health of our body. It keeps our body cells, hair and skin hydrated and also important for eliminating waste from our body. Post Bariatric Surgery you should follow...
The Importance of Protein After Bariatric Surgery After Bariatric Surgery, including protein in all your meals is beneficial for weight-loss Protein rich diet aids in proper wound healing after surgery It is important for good health of your skin, hair,...
Obesity & Pregnancy Excess weight negatively affects the health of women. Being overweight or obese increases the relative risk of diseases like Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease in women. Females who are obese have a higher risk of low...
