BARIATRIC SURGERY..A NEW HOPE. A NEW VICTORY

31 May BARIATRIC SURGERY..A NEW HOPE. A NEW VICTORY

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 after the end of the programme.

My problem intensified after childbirth when I started putting on weight but could not lose any despite trying to control my diet and so on.

This continued for many years till I crossed the age of 50 and my doctors, friends and others had started warning me that I needed to lose weight due to the high risk to my life. I had in the meantime reached a stage where I had completely given up hope in living, had stopped trying to lose weight and had left my fate to God. I had lost interest in life, in achieving anything in life, did not go out much, lost interest in making friends and so on.

This continued till I was introduced to Dr. Amit Garg at Fortis in 2017. He was the first one to actually understand my problem. He had one solution—go for bariatric surgery or lose your life—the choice is yours. I deliberated on this with my family and friends who encouraged me to go for the procedure.

I opted for the procedure and went through it on July 7, 2017. Despite all the counselling by Dr. Amit Garg and his team, I was not sure if I would come out of the OT alive. But I was wrong. This procedure changed me and my life completely. Today I have lost over 100 kgs. I have gained confidence, and many of my health issues associated with weight problems are being resolved steadily. I have the motivation to achieve and be something in life. This is why I always tell people searching for BARIATRIC SURGERY GURGAON that the right surgeon and guidance can truly transform lives.

My life has transformed into a more vibrant and positive life since then. A few of the many changes that my family and I noticed are:

1. I’m much more energetic and cheerful.

2. I used to get breathless easily on even the smallest movement but now that is fully controlled.

3. I can’t sit still any longer. I feel like accomplishing the maximum because everything seems easier to do with my newfound energy.

4. I was cranky and impatient earlier, now I am always very optimistic and spread joy wherever I go.

5. After losing over 100 kgs, now I can do tasks easily that I once found extremely difficult.

6. My skin has improved and glows because of a healthier diet.

7. Before the surgery, I felt rejected by friends and family, but now I feel that I’m attracting many positive people into my life.

8. I have overcome hypertension, knee pain and low sugar levels after this operation.

9. I feel much stronger and therefore my life has become much busier as I’m able to exert myself and participate in more activities.

10. I am more confident now; earlier I used to find excuses to avoid going out because of many complexes, but today I happily go out and interact.

11. I had a passion for music but singing was not easy earlier because I used to gasp for breath after one line. Today I can flawlessly sing and feel so rejuvenated.

12. My husband and children suffered the most as I could not look after even their basic needs. My husband had to switch between being a father and mother. That guilt used to make me want to take my life. My incapability has now been replaced by 200 percent affection and attention towards my family.

13. Today it’s the love and affection of my children, my husband and parents who neither rebuked nor scoffed me for what I had become. Their patience and love brought about these changes. My parents supported me endlessly, ensured I got the best treatment, and encouraged me to never give up.

People have a mindset about how they perceive an obese person. Intelligence seems to lose value if you are huge. Despite being well qualified, I was not considered eligible for any job until I took this step. Today, job offers are pouring in. It amazes me how my appearance has suddenly manifested so many opportunities. Society judges obesity harshly, but what matters is taking charge of your own life.

Obesity may be worse than many diseases but if one makes up one’s mind, nothing should deter us. When I first told a relative about my decision, she discouraged me with horror stories. But I realised I was already at a higher risk by doing nothing.

During my search for the right doctor, I also realised how patients can be misguided. At a famous hospital in Gurgaon, the doctor insisted on knee replacement first instead of guiding me about bariatric surgery. Instead of understanding my condition, he blamed me for being obese. Many people looking for BARIATRIC SURGERY GURGAON face such misguidance, but the right surgeon can change everything.

Anyone planning BARIATRIC SURGERY GURGAON or anywhere else should keep a few points in mind:

• Check the surgeon’s expertise and procedures performed.
• Not one bariatric surgery suits all—your health, condition and lifestyle decide the best procedure.
• Understand the support system offered after surgery.

I must have met at least 15 doctors before coming to Fortis and I am grateful for having met Dr. Amit Garg.

I want to thank Dr. Amit Garg and his team for giving me a new lease of life and making my experience during and after the operation so comfortable. Regular follow-ups helped me psychologically and supported my entire journey. I can confidently say that this surgery has transformed me into a confident, energetic and self-loving person ready to conquer the world.

– Dipika Swarup