Facilities of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center at Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

Apollo Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Centre has brought to you at home a truly world class bariatric unit. Our state of the laparoscopic theatre is equipped with latest high definition equipment.

Our out-patient areas, wards, and theatres have been carefully planned keeping in mind the specific needs of obese patients.

FAQs on Obesity And Metabolic Surgery

Q- Is it suitable for patients of all ages?

Ans- Patients between 18 and 65 are considered most suitable for this type of surgery but this surgery may also be considered for younger or older patients depending on individual factors. Your surgeon will advise you appropriately.

Q- How long will I stay in Hospital?

Ans- Patients are admitted to hospital on the day of surgery or day prior to it and are usually discharged 48-72 hours later.

Q- Will I have lot of pain or nausea/vomiting after surgery?

Ans- Since this surgery is carried out laparoscopically/robotically in more than 99% of patients, it does not result in too much pain. You will be given appropriate pain-killers as needed. In the early period, patients experience some nausea/vomiting but that is easily controlled with medications.

Q- Can I eat normally after surgery?

Ans- Patients are allowed to drink water on the first day after surgery and liquid diet is started on the second day. For good healing, it is essential that patients stay on liquid/pureed diet for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, consistency and texture of food is gradually increased and by 3 months, most patients are able to eat normal, healthy diet off a small plate.

Q- When can I resume normal activities after surgery?

Ans- Surgeons will ask you to be up and about as early as 4 hours after surgery. This reduces your risk of chest infection and clots in the legs. After that, patients gradually resume all normal activities within the limits of comfort. After a week, patients are able to manage most activities of daily living completely independently. Gentle exercises like walking, swimming, jogging etc. can be started after 2 weeks but strenuous exercises are best delayed for 3 months.

Q- Will I need to take vitamin/mineral supplements after surgery?

Ans- We screen patients pre-operatively and postoperatively for any deficiencies and supplement vitamins and minerals as and when necessary. Gastric bypass patients are typically recommended routine iron, calcium/vitamin D, and vitamin B12 supplements.

Q- Will I develop loose skin?

Ans- Significant weight loss will inevitably result in some loose skin. Extent of loose skin depends on the amount and distribution of fat in patient’s body and patient’s ability to exercise and tone up. Some patients will need further surgical procedure(s) to remove loose skin.

Q- How to get appointments?

Ans- You can get appointment through following methods:

1.       Phone:

·         During Office Hours:0091- 11- 29871280, 29871281

·         Outside Office Hours:011-26925801, 011-26925858

Email: assistance@apollohospitalsdelhi.com

FAQs on Obesity And Metabolic Surgery

Q- Is this surgery safe?

Ans- This type of surgery is being performed in western countries for more than five decades with exceptional safety. Your surgeon will also inform you about complications/side effects of your chosen surgical procedure. Risk of this surgery is similar to gall bladder surgery.

Q- Which operation is best for me?

Ans- There are a number of bariatric / metabolic procedures to choose from and no one procedure fits all patients. Our surgeons will recommend the most appropriate procedure for you. If you have a strong opinion regarding the best procedure for yourself, please discuss it with your surgeon. We also offer robotic surgery at our center.

Q- Do I need to lose some weight prior to surgery?

Ans- Weight loss immediately prior to surgery is known to improve surgical safety in some patients. Our surgeons will advise you appropriately. We also recommend a liver reducing diet for 10-14 days prior to surgery to improve safety of this surgery.

Q- I suffer with diabetes. Do I need this surgery?

Ans- Please refer to question no. 2. If your BMI is more than 35, you are a suitable candidate for this surgery. If your BMI is between 27.5 and 35, you will only be considered suitable for this surgery if you suffer with inadequately controlled diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus). Your physician or endocrinologist will be able to give you appropriate advice.

Q- How much weight will I lose?

Ans- Typically, patients lose approximately 75-85% of their excess weight within the first 12-18 months after surgery (with sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass) and maintain most of that in the long term. However, as can be expected, weight loss also depends on individuals’ ability to reform their eating behavior and lifestyle. It is extremely uncommon with current surgical procedures to lose “too much” weight.

Q- Is this surgery cost effective?

Ans- This surgery should be considered as an investment in your health and personality with manifold returns in future. It is widely recognized that this surgery pays back for itself in approximately 2 year time through reduced healthcare costs and gain in individual’s economic productivity. It is commonly described as something that adds “years to your life” and “life to your years”.