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I m opting for the bariatric surgery for my sister. How safe and good is it. What is the estimated cost for the surgery.

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Hi dear kindly give the details of your sister like height weight and any other disease so that we can suggest whether to opt for bariatric surgery or no. ... Read More

I am 31 years old Male, regular to gym but not much success in weight loss. I am 40 kgs overweight. Is bariatric surgery a safe and effective solution.

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Hello user See, bariatric surgery is not recommended, as it has various after effects. Secondly you can lose easily thru diet treatment in natural form. There are many reason of being overweight or o ... Read More

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Is there have any chances of loan for bariatric surgery, because its too costly, ... ... ... ... ...

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why you want togo for this you are just 30 kg above for your height. go for good dietitian for dietary management along with your lifestyle. do you have any disease or physical problem which is restri ... Read More

My father has bmi more then 30 and he has hypertension..he has tried several methods to loose weight but he is unable to do so..his age is over 50..so he is thinking of going for bariatric surgery..is it safe? What are the side effects?what is the cost of surgery? should one go for this surgery or not? And are there any other options except for die

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Hello, Preferably opt for natural methods of weight loss through healthy eating strategies and lifestyle modification techniques. We can never be sure about how our body will respond to such treatmen ... Read More

My bmi is 34. Is bariatric surgery recommended for me. What r its pros and cons. Please explain in detail and in confidentially

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Yes Bariatric Surgery would be helpful. Pros - Weight loss,chances of resolution of BP; reduction in risk arthritis, Sleep apnea, cancer etc. Cons-Bariatric surgery is done with Laparoscopy nowadays. ... Read More

Hello...I'm unmarried female and very obese ...I also have Pcos problem...can I get bariatric surgery done for weight loss

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Could you please tell me your BMI? ... Read More

Hi I wanted to check what will be the cost for bariatric surgery? I have tried everything and my weight is not decreasing

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Hi, cost of surgery vary from hospital to hospital. But although you have mentioned that you tried everything but looking at your age it should not be much of the issue in reducing weight by diet and ... Read More

I have been suffering from obesity from last ten years. My age is 26 female. I have diabetes also. Can I do bariatric surgery. And can you suggest me best doctor in bangalore. Tell me the advantages and discuss advantages of it. What is cost of it.

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Having just obesity is not an indication of Bariatric Surgery. Pl let me know your height and weight. Then only I can decide, whether you are a candidate or not ... Read More

I am 30yrs , height 165cm , weight 90kg. Mother of a 3yrs baby. I am fed up of trying for weight loss. I dont have any diseases. Should I undergo surgery ? Am I a right candidate for bariatric surgery?

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You can lose weight without the surgery for sure. A well calculated Diet can be formulated as per your lifestyle, dietary routine. The recovery time 3-5 weeks. You feel that you can spend this much ... Read More

I am 25 years old, type 1 diabetic since 9 years and hypothyroid since 7 years. I'm trying to lose weight. I'm 73 kgs and it's been stuck since past 5 years. Tried numerous diets but nothing worked. Is it advisable for me to go for bariatric Surgery. Kindly suggest.

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ... Read More

Is breast reduction surgery safe even for people with extreme anxiety disorder or is it better to avoid it

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It’s safe but it’s better to avoid it . Do exercise ... Read More

Hi , I am feeling stressed due to my overweight condition and always feeling tired and lazy , I heard that bariatic surgery could help losing weight/fat? Kindly suggest if undergoing bariatic surgery is an safer option? And also please suggest any alternative solutions.Please note i already tried doing treadmill walking , excessive and playing cri

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What is your weight and height Do you suffer from any other medical condition A lot of factors decide whether you are upto getting bariatric Also for bariatric first you need to lose weight natural ... Read More

I am a post bariatric patient. Got the surgery 3 years back. Lost a very healthy 67-70 kg. Recently my weight loss has stopped and for the first time i have gained 3 kg back. I am still more than 15kg away from my ideal weight. I now need a nutritionist to work with me, given that i eat very less, to help me lose the remaining weight and remain hea

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You hv 2 options.! 1st is follow general open advice and guidelines which may be helpful to lose weight in same way. 2nd is consult with dietician or nutritionist with our full clinical history and on ... Read More

Can I undergo bariatric surgery with weight 118 kg n height 170cm/5"7... with no systemic condition till date...all that s gastritis started on 2020 ...my chief symptom is belching...water brash burping... kindly guide me... thank you

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Do connect and consult ... Read More

Is 2nd c section surgery is safe . 1st tym surgery m mjhe bahut ajeeb sa ho raha tha pani ki pyas lg rahi thi ankhein bnd si hone lag rahi thi

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Every subsequent Caesarean after the first Caesarean is more difficult than the first Caesarean. But it depends on the Gynaecologist who is doing the Caesarean and also on any complications if you h ... Read More

My father has to undergo bypass surgery. I am extremely nervous. Is it safe ? Do I need to worry ? Please tell

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Definitely major surgery but if in good hands need not to worry ... Read More

Hi All, I want to check if there are any options to reduce weight from 120kgs for my friend with Height 5'6" female. I want to know if there is any option without bariatric surgery. TIA

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Is it possible .. definitely ... Is it feasible for the particular individual .. there are a number of factors that's going to determine that.. so can't say without a direct consult with a endocrinolo ... Read More

Hi! I'm a 28 year old woman, recently married and no children. Not hoping to have children for another 2-3 years. I have PCOD at the moment and currently weigh at 105kg with a bmi of 40. I'm considering bariatric vertical sleeve. Just want to know the major long term side effects and if it's even suggestible considering I want to have children in a

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As such it doesn't affect your child bearing capacities mam.. the long term side effect would be early satiety and might have some reduced digestive capacity. .. so u might need digestive supplements ... Read More

My father had a minor stroke back in 2004 after that few months ago he was having breathing issue so we went to doctor...doctor told to do angiography...in angiography there are multiple blockages and angioplasty won't do any good so doctor told to do bypass...I want to know is bypass surgery safe for my father?

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Please consult as without knowing the history we cannot tell the risk involved in CABG ... Read More

My mother is 67 year old , weighing 130 kg. She almost reached bedridden stage , she is not aggreing for bariatric surgery. She takes BP tablet and tegretal 400mg for trigeminal neuralgia. Her blood reports and vitamin levels are all normal. No blood sugar , heart is also fine. Is bariatric surgery going to help in reducing weight in long term ?

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Hi detailed evaluation needed for guidance ... Read More

How safe is it, I saw a video on YouTube, and it's just breaking his sternum and attaching it again after a bypass with a healthy vein, can anyone honestly agree to the fact that it will take at least 1 year to recover and 2 years to completely recover from it ?

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Depends upon pre procedure state of patient , cardiac function i.e ejection fraction If these are preserved than recovery will-be early ... Read More

My mother has severe infection in her left foot ( due to rod and nails inserted in her fractured foot during surgery 7 years ago). Dr has suggested to get these implants removed as early as possible. Doctora kindly suggest: 1-Shall we wait for this 2nd wave of corona to subside. Will the infection reach the bones If delayed. 2- Is there any safe re

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Hi some hospital are doing non covid patient. ... Read More

Hie doctor, My father underwent bariatric surgery in 2012,from the day onwards till today he can't take food in normal manner as we take ( I mean he can eat only 1 or 2 idlys) if he eat more than that he will get vomiting. So immunity power is very less for him as compared to us. I'm a bit worried that whether he can resist with COVID vaccine powe

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I have sph: -1.50 , cyl: -0. 50 and axis : 180 for both eyes. I am using spectacles. Is it safe to go for smile eye surgery? What are the side effects of the surgery?

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Hello Smile is a very safe surgery. Side effects include dryness, glare etc. ... Read More

My grandmother is very old and weak. Recently she got some vision problem to which we took her to doctor and was found to be cataract on both eyes and the doctor told that she will go blind if surgery is not done immediately but there is a alot of doubts running inside my head... will the surgery be effective and how much Time will it take it heal

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Chances of infection very rare although cannot be ruled out and has nothing to do with age. Cataract is usually a disease of the old and studies have shown that decreased vision increases mortality an ... Read More

Hi i want to have dimple creation surgery for dimples. Is it safe to have it . And no permanent side effects of it. Please suggest if i should have it

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Avoid it mam ... Read More

What is the problem , if we are done with hydrocelectomy operation. He has diabetis . Is this safe to do hydrocele sugery for him ?

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Hydrocele surgery is a minor operation, can be done by any good surgeon, provided diabetes is well controlled. ... Read More

I want to get a bariatric surgery but I am under age and I am having a lot of trouble with my weight I have broken bones, joint issues and compress crack on my spine. The bariatric surgery asked me to bring my parents my father passed away a long time ago and my mother have her own health issues like b.p. and elephant foot she is also not much of a

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Yes.any elder member of your family can perform this formality. ... Read More

I'm a 18 years old male and my weight is 130kgs I have plans for bariatric surgery I wanted to do it a year ago but for some reason I didn't but I am thinking of pursuing the surgery in a month I have had thyroid from 3-4 years I was on medication at the starting but I stopped taking it 2 years ago I remembered my surgeon said we have to control th

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Hi I am 25 years old and weight 105 kgs. My height is 159 cms. I wanted to know if it is ok to do bariatric surgery on me. I have tried various diets and exercises, and have reduced 1 or 2 kgs and the weight bounces back once I stop it.

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Go for balloon non surgical procedure and it will take only 15mints to do the procedure and you loose weight 15-25kgs in 6months. Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information ... Read More

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