For many obese people, the routine diets and exercises are not enough. Years of dieting can result in a poor metabolism and the ability to lose only a small amount of weight without achieving or maintaining significant results. Serious health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, thyroid dysfunction, hypertension, and respiratory problems can also hinder weight loss. Sp Bariatrict surgery is the answer for such patients, said Dr Nirmal Samual Jayseelan, a renowned laparoscopic bariatric surgeon from US, who was in the city today. He is going to operate on the patients tomorrow in DMCH. Three surgeries will be done from which two are gastric band and one is gastric sleeve.

“It is important to keep in mind that bariatric surgery is not just a cosmetic procedure. The goal of this surgery is to reduce the number and severity of medical problems related to obesity. We work with several registered dieticians and fitness experts to bring out the best results”, said Dr Jayseelan.

He added, “Besides this, we also ensure that our patients are well-prepared and well-informed, before and after the surgery. For this, we have psychologists who evaluate and administer various therapies to help patient cope up with obesity at mental and spiritual level also”

Dr Ashish Ahuja and Dr PS Nain, professor of surgery department, DMCH, have performed quite a few surgeries on obese patients during the last one year.