Weight Loss Surgery Treatment in India
About Weight Loss Surgery
Key Highlights
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Leads to significant and sustained weight loss, often 50-70% of excess body weight.Can induce remission or significant improvement in obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.Improves overall quality of life, mobility, and self-esteem.Offers a structured, medically supervised path to long-term health.Procedures are often minimally invasive (laparoscopic), leading to smaller scars and faster recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher (severe obesity).
- BMI of 35 or higher with at least one serious obesity-related comorbidity (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, severe sleep apnea).
- Inability to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts.
- Commitment to lifelong dietary changes, vitamin supplementation, and follow-up care.
- Psychological readiness and clearance for a major lifestyle change.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including blood tests, cardiac, and pulmonary assessments.
- Nutritional counseling and initiation of a pre-operative diet to reduce liver size and surgical risk.
- Psychological evaluation to ensure readiness and address emotional factors related to food.
- Consultation with the surgeon and anesthesiologist to discuss the procedure, risks, and expectations.
- Smoking cessation and adjustment of certain medications as advised by the medical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Procedure-specific risks: leaks from staple lines or connections, bowel obstruction, and ulcers.
- Nutritional deficiencies (e.g., iron, calcium, vitamin B12) requiring lifelong supplementation.
- Dumping syndrome (with gastric bypass), causing nausea, cramping, and diarrhea.
- Potential for weight regain if lifestyle commitments are not maintained.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 1-3 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Initial diet is liquid-only, gradually progressing to pureed, soft, and then solid foods over several weeks.
- Patients must eat small, slow, and frequent meals, chewing thoroughly.
- Light walking is encouraged immediately; strenuous activity is restricted for 4-6 weeks.
- Lifelong follow-up is crucial, including regular check-ups, nutritional monitoring, and support group participation.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering weight loss surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for weight loss surgery in India include Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform weight loss surgery. MediFyr helps you compare bariatric surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for weight loss surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Weight Loss Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated bariatric surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing weight loss surgery.
Gurgaon, India
60 DoctorsDiya Gupta, a 42-year-old accountant and...
Diya Gupta, a 42-year-old accountant and mother of two, had struggled with her weight since her first pregnancy. Her family history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension was a constant worry. Despite years of dieting, her weight had settled at 265 lbs (BMI 42), and she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and severe sleep apnea, which left her exhausted. Her primary care physician, concerned about the progression to full diabetes, referred her to a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Sharma. After a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Sharma recommended a sleeve gastrectomy, explaining it would help regulate her hunger hormones and was a strong tool for preventing diabetes. Diya underwent the laparoscopic procedure. The first few days were challenging with a liquid diet, but she was supported by a dedicated dietitian. Within a year, she lost 95 lbs. Her pre-diabetes reversed, her sleep apnea resolved, and she could play with her children without getting winded. Emotionally, her journey was profound. Before surgery, she felt trapped in her body and fearful for her future. After, while acknowledging the surgery was a tool and not a magic cure, she felt a new sense of agency, hope, and pride in regaining her health for her family.
Bariatric surgeons for Weight Loss Surgery
Explore experienced bariatric surgeons who regularly perform weight loss surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
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- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 22 Years Experience
- Bariatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
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- Bariatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 30 Years Experience
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- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore