Common problems Post Bariatric Surgery and its Management

One of the saddest part about this pandemic has been the suffering related to other diseases which has taken a complete backseat. Fear is ruling people’s hearts to the extent that they are just bearing their pain and suppressing their symptoms till it is unbearable. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious complications and catastrophic consequences.

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