Understanding obesity, its risks for Indian body types, and the surgical options available at our hospital.
Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards for age, sex and height. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), an increase of 20% or more above your ideal body weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a health risk.
Obesity becomes “morbid” when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions, also known as co-morbidities. Research over the last several years has shown that Indian bodies and genetics differ from western counterparts — Indians tend to suffer from abdominal obesity, compared to the more uniform obesity seen in the West.
This is why body composition and waist circumference, not weight alone, are central to how we assess and counsel every patient before recommending a path forward.
Every case is different — our surgeons assess BMI, co-morbidities and lifestyle before recommending a procedure.
An adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper stomach, creating a small pouch that limits food intake. Reversible and adjustable without further surgery.
A large portion of the stomach is removed laparoscopically, leaving a narrow “sleeve”. Reduces both capacity and hunger-hormone production.
The stomach is divided and the small intestine rerouted, reducing both intake and absorption. Often recommended for higher BMI or diabetic patients.
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery is generally considered for patients with a BMI over 37.5, or over 32.5 with obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnoea — the Asian BMI cut-offs recommended for Indian patients.
Our team walks every patient through a full pre-surgical work-up, nutrition counselling, and long-term post-operative follow-up, because sustainable weight loss is a journey, not a single operation.
