Weight Loss / Bariatric Surgery in India.

  Doctor: Now we will discuss about alcohol intake. Doctor:Before surgery, you used to drink a lot of alcohol. Patient: Yes! Doctor:So, You did not feel satisfied even after drinking half bottle of alcohol? Patient:Right. Doctor:Have you noticed any difference in alcohol intake after surgery? Patient:Yes! Patient:After surgery, I feel satisfied after having only 2 pegs of alcohol. Doctor:So, you get that kick after 2 drinks now... Patient:Yes! Doctor:There are both negative and positive sides to this change. Doctor:Your friends may think that you are weak now as you feel completely intoxicated with two pegs. Patient:No, I tell them that I got Surgery done. Doctor:They may think that how a person can be intoxicated in two pegs, who used to drink half bottle? Patient:Now, I drink a peg in an hour so that I can give company to them. Doctor:Yes! But I tell them, that my capacity is decreased after Bariatric surgery. Doctor:You can drink alcohol like a normal person, but take care of th...

  Doctor: Mr. Mahabir, how much was your weight at the time of Mini Gastric Bypass surgery? Patient: At the time of surgery, my weight was 135 Kg. Doctor:Ok. How much weight did you lose? Patient:I lost 48 Kg. Doctor:Ok. Patient:Yes! Doctor:How did you make up your mind to get it done? Doctor:You had fear of this surgery? Patient:I had never been admitted to any hospital before this surgery. Doctor:Then how did you make up your mind? Patient:My senior, DIG Mr. Ashok shared his experience of weight loss surgery with me. He said his condition was worse before surgery. Patient:At the time of surgery, my condition was the same as his. Doctor:Now, how do you feel about your decision of getting Bariatric Surgery? Doctor:Was it a good decision or bad? Doctor:What benefits do you get after weight loss surgery? Patient:No one says that I had taken the wrong decision. Doctor:Ok. Patient:Everyone says the same that, your decision is good and you have taken this...

  Doctor: Mr. Surinderpal, when did you get this Weight Loss Surgery (MGB-OAGB) done? Patient: My surgery was done on August 31, 2012. Doctor:Ok. Doctor:So, it has been approximately 10 years to your surgery. Patient:Yes! Doctor:So, it has been 9.5 years to your surgery. Patient:Yes! Doctor:How much total weight did you lose? Patient:I lost approximately 55 Kg. Doctor:Ok. Doctor:What is the difference in your before and after surgery life? Patient:I have no words to explain how good I am feeling after weight loss. Doctor:Ok. Patient:My blood pressure and blood sugar levels are under control. Patient:Before surgery, I was sluggish and I used to sleep while sitting. I wasn't able to drive the car. Doctor:You were suffering from Sleep apnea before surgery. Patient:Yes! Doctor:You used to snore. Patient:Yes! a lot. Doctor:Along with this, you were suffering from daytime sleepiness. Patient:Yes! Patient:I was suffering from Diabetes and Hypertension. Doctor:Are your blood sugar levels n...