Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) Recommendations for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Very proud to be a part of this committee of experienced bariatric surgeons in India to help in formulating these important guidelines for resumption of #bariatricsurgery during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.   #Obesity has emerged as one of the most serious risk factors affecting the severity and prognosis of COVID 19 infection. Till date,

Author- Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mumbai   One of the biggest issues with obesity is that it is still not viewed as a disease. Infact, most people across the world think that obesity is self-driven. That somehow the person who is suffering from obesity is responsible for her/his weight gain. Most

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon     Although, obesity is viewed as a state of over-nutrition, patients suffering from obesity paradoxically suffer from a number of nutritional deficiencies. Obesity represents another spectrum of mal-nutrition.   Increased intake of less nutritious food has been shown to proportionately decrease the intake of unprocessed

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MSBariatric & Laparoscopic SurgeonEvery 5th Indian is a diabetic. Obesity along-with diabetes is one of the fastest growing epidemics in today’s day and age. Both, obesity and diabetes are chronic progressive diseases. As diabetes progresses over the years, it has detrimental effects on eyes, nerves, blood vessels, heart and kidney. Obesity

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon The biggest challenge that we face in the management of “obesity” today is the attitude which assumes that “obesity is a choice, and does not deserve to be treated”. Patients suffering from obesity face a lot of weight-based discrimination and stigma in every walk of life.

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon During my consults, one of the most important and detailed discussions is around complications of bariatric surgery. Although the overall complication rate of bariatric surgery ranges from 1 to 2% (inclusive of minor and major), it is important for a patient to be informed about the

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon Unlike common belief, weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is not a short cut and neither is it an easy way out. Patients who opt for weight loss surgery, face a lot of stigma and bias for going through this route. Questions are raised about their

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mumbai Children are our hope for the future. One of the disturbing trends in the epidemic of obesity is that more children and adolescents are afflicted with the scourge of obesity than ever before. The reasons for this are many. Hereditary causes, increased junk food intake, increasing

By Mariam Lakdawala- Registered Dietician and Bariatric Nutritionist It is rightly said, “Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievement”. As a patient it is expected of you to understand the lifestyle and behavioural changes required to be made post Bariatric surgery. Prior awareness about what to expect will help you to prepare and commit to follow healthy