When should one go in for Bariatic surgery to reduce fat?

Though the current generation has become more health conscious and diet-savvy, there is still an increase in the percentage of obesity among young people. In the era of zero figure and health conscious generation, it is surprising to see the increasing percentage of obesity amongst youth. According to World Health Organization (WHO), one billion world population is overweight, of which, one third is obese and out of these one third people, 50% suffer from serious complications arising out of obesity, like diabetes, hypertension, cerebral stroke and cancer. It is a startling fact, that around three million people are dying due to obesity and its co-morbid diseases, worldwide, every year.

In such a scenario, bariatric or weight loss surgery sounds like a good option for those who are obese and want to lose and manage their weight. A common myth is that obesity surgery is removal of body fat (liposuction/lipolysis) or excision of the excess fat around tummy (Abdominoplasty/Tummy-tuck). However, these surgeries only remove fat from particular part of the body like thighs, arms and buttocks, reducing five to ten kgs at the max. "Weight can be reduced, but obesity surgery can reduce 70-80% of excess weight and to maintain it you don't have to go for some out of the way diet-plan or exercise regime," says Dr Parag Rane, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon, Currae Specialty Hospital, Thane. A person who has undergone obesity surgery can maintain his or her reduced weight by changing lifestyle and implementing a proper diet and enjoy lifelong! The excess weight, just mentioned, is the difference between his or her present weight and his or her ideal weight, meaning, weight at the BMI of 25 as per his or her height and weight. All these surgeries give a cosmetic result, in addition, they boost a person's morale and confidence. The medical benefits that an individual receives, include resolution of diabetes, hypertension, sleep-apnoea, rthritis, Ggastric-reflux disease (acidity), irregular menses (PCOD) in females and infertility. Due to all this factors, these surgeries are now referred to as metabolic surgeries. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Childhood Obesity, Medical College of Georgia, Childhood Obesity Research All these surgeries are done with laparoscopic method, so the post-op recovery is fast and painless. Some of the surgeries like gastric by-pass, mini gastric by-pass and BPD can give rise to calcium, iron and few vitamin deficiencies which can be corrected by temporary or lifelong supplements. However, the benefits that an obese person gets, outweigh the deficiencies he or she may face post-surgery. These surgeries are to be performed by a trained surgeon and at a centre where all necessary facility and faculties are available. This type of facility is available at Currae Specialty Hospital, Thane at very economical and affordable packages. Also, the hospital is offering a 20% discount on surgery if you consult the doctor at Currae from February12 to February 21.