Weight loss Surgery is also known as bariatric surgery if done for obese patients and is known as metabolic surgery if done on obese diabetic patients. It is also known as a life saving surgery is done on patients suffering from Morbid obesity or patients with BMI 40 Kg/m2.or more.
Dr Amit Garg who is a renowned bariatric and metabolic surgeon has been working as a head of bariatric surgery department at Fortis hospital Mohali since 2014. He is an internationally trained surgeon who performs different types of weight loss procedures on patients with obesity according to patients BMI, lifestyle, social habits and compliance to supplements or bariatric surgery. Dr Amit Garg is the best bariatric surgeon in Mohali because he is fully dedicated and committed to his work to provide excellent weight loss services to his patients. Weight loss bariatric surgery in Mohali is on an increasing trend over the last 10 years. It has become more acceptable and easier for patients after its acceptance and coverage by health care providers. Dr Amit Garg at Fortis hospital mohali has given a new life to many new patients with bariatric surgery. Fortis hospital mohali is equipped with the latest modern gadgets and have an excellent team of doctors to handle super obese patients with multiple comorbidities.
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Bariatric surgery means alteration or modification of the gastrointestinal tract to induce weight loss. It includes different types of restrictive and combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedures
An ideal bariatric procedure which suits an individual is suggested by Dr Amit Garg according to patients Age, BMI, comorbidities, social habits and compliance to dietary changes and supplements after bariatric surgery.
All Weight loss bariatric surgeries in Mohali are safe if done by an experienced bariatric Surgeon. Dr Amit Garg has performed > 2000 bariatric procedures and has experience of more than 12 years in the field of bariatric surgery.
There are many documented risks or complications of bariatric surgery like Leakage, bleeding , infection etc but these are very rare in hands of an expert like Dr Amit Garg. Bariatric surgery has few side effects like regular intake of a high protein diet and supplements. 10 % of people notice mid to moderate hair loss. Lose skin is a problem of super obese patients who have shed more than 50 kgs but it can be reduced by regular workout and high protein diet.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery in which 8 – 10 kgs of fat is sucked from the subcutaneous planes whereas bariatric surgery is medically indicated and done laparoscopically to induce generalized weight loss. Unlike Liposuction, bariatric surgery helps in resolution of multiple obesity related comorbidities like diabetes. sleep apnea, pcod, irregular periods, hypertension etc in bariatric surgery almost 70 % of excess weight loss happens. If your BMI is more than 40, Bariatric surgery treatment is covered by health insurance as a cashless treatment.
Bariatric surgery is scientifically proven procedure that aims to help individuals with obesity achieve
significant and sustainable weight loss by altering the digestive system. There are several types of
bariatric procedures, each with its own approach and mechanism of action
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