Best weight loss surgeon in Moga, Punjab - Dr Amit Garg - Codsils

Best weight loss surgeon in Moga, Punjab – Dr Amit Garg | Fortis Hospital (Mohali)

Obesity in Moga, Punjab is on a continuous rise day by day because of sedentary lifestyle and eating habits. Obesity is more common in females as compared to men and can lead to multiple obesity related health issues like Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, PCOD, infertility, depression, etc.. Dr Amit Garg is the best weight loss surgeon in Moga, Punjab and Rajpura. He is the founder of CODSILS (Advanced Weight loss and diabetes surgery Center). Dr Amit Garg has experience of more than 15 years and has trained many surgeons via various training programs @ Fortis Mohali. He got his training in Taiwan by IEF and specializes in Bariatric, Metabolic and G.I. Surgery. His patients have negligible complications and after surgery do > 70% excess weight loss in 18 months. Bariatric surgery is now covered under insurance if the patient fulfills the required BMI criteria.

Types of weight loss surgeries in Moga, Punjab

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – It is one of the commonest weight loss procedures performed worldwide because of its simplicity and excellent weight loss results. At our weight loss center in Moga, Punjab, this procedure is commonly performed for Young people or very old patients. In this procedure approximately 70% of the stomach is removed and a new long pouch of the remaining 30% stomach is created. This procedure controls hunger and causes early satiety leading to calorie restriction and weight loss. This procedure has excellent results when performed in a patient who is a volume eater. However, for long term results, the patient needs to change his lifestyle and eating habits.

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Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) – Mini gastric bypass in Moga, Punjab is in high demand because it best suits the recent lifestyle and eating habits of people. In this procedure a long gastric pouch is created and approximately 180 – 100 cm of small intestine is bypassed and connected to the gastric pouch. By doing this, food directly passes into the intestine causing lesser absorption of nutrients. Dr Amit Garg is the best surgeon for mini gastric bypass in Moga, Punjab and has vast experience. He specifically adjusts the length of intestine in every patient according to their requirement of weight loss and lifestyle. Because Dr Amit Garg has experience of performing bariatric surgery in thousands over the past so many years, his patients don’t experience the side effects of Mini gastric bypass like loose motions, flatulence, dumping etc.
Roux-en-y gastric bypass – This procedure was considered a gold standard for obesity treatment but now is being replaced by gastric sleeve surgery and Mini gastric bypass. Dr Amit Garg has his expertise in performing this procedure in patients who have obesity associated with poor control of diabetes. This procedure results in diabetes reversal in almost 83% of patients
Liposuction – Liposuction in Moga, Punjab is done for those patients who need to lose 10 – 15 kgs and want to give shape to their selected body parts. It’s considered as a cosmetic surgery and usually requires a 1 day stay at the hospital. Unlike bariatric surgery, this procedure doesn’t result in resolution of diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea etc.
Gastric ballooning – this is a non-invasive weight loss method in which a gastric balloon is inflated in the stomach which results in the reduction in the volume of the stomach. This causes food restriction and patients can lose 10- 15 kgs of weight. The only drawback of this is that patients may regain the lost weight once the gastric balloon is removed after 6 – 9 months
Diet for weight loss in Moga, Punjab – we have the best dietician in Moga, Punjab who gives many types of diet plans for the obese patients according to the patient’s requirement. The commonest diet plans include Vegan diet, low carb diet, The Dukan Diet, The Ultra low fat diet, the Atkins diet, the HCG diet, the Zone diet, intermittent Fasting etc. Results with diet requires long term commitment and is suitable for patients who want to lose
Coolsculpting – Cool sculpting fat freezing in Moga, Punjab is a noninvasive fat reduction procedure in which the number of fat cells from the body are reduced by 20 -25%.
Intra Gastric Botox treatment for weight loss – in this procedure Botulinum toxin is injected into the stomach endoscopically.. This procedure is minimally invasive and leads to 10-20% of body weight loss but is not suitable for patients who are planning to conceive. It is minimally invasive and cost effective weight loss treatment for patients who are overweight or suffer from class 1 obesity.

Dr Amit Garg

Minimal Access Bariatric
Metabolic & GI Surgeon

What Are The Potential Risks Of Revisional Bariatric Surgery?

The Benefits Of Revisional Bariatric Surgery Include:

Improved Health: The procedure aims to enhance the patient’s health and overall well-being. It may facilitate further weight loss in cases where the initial surgery did not yield the anticipated reduction in excess body weight.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Revisional surgery can alleviate or eliminate undesirable side effects that manifest after the initial bariatric procedure, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or difficulties with swallowing.
Complication Management: It addresses complications arising from the initial bariatric surgery, such as ulcers or strictures, thereby promoting better postoperative outcomes.
Reversal Option: In situations where the initial bariatric procedure is no longer desired or effective, revisional surgery offers the possibility of complete reversal, providing patients with alternative treatment options.

What are the potential risks of Revisional Bariatric Surgery?

Some revisional bariatric procedures are conducted through open surgery, which entails a heightened risk of bleeding, increased pain at the incision site, and a lengthier recovery period compared to minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

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Revisional bariatric surgery carries a higher risk profile compared to initial bariatric procedures. It is associated with elevated rates of complications and mortality. Additionally, patients undergoing revisional surgery are less likely to achieve the anticipated percentage of excess body weight loss. In some cases, revisional surgery may not adequately address the issues that arose following the initial procedure. Nonetheless, for many patients, revisional bariatric surgery proves beneficial in facilitating weight loss and enhancing quality of life.

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Laparoscopic Bariatric & Metabolic Procedures

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