1 / 20

Cost of Bariatric Surgery in India

Looking for the bariatric surgery in India in best renowned hospitals, Cost of Bariatric Surgery in India is low as compared to other western countries including UK, USA, Afghanistan, Nigeria, South Africa, UAE etc. Making India a preferred destination for Bariatric Surgery in India.<br>

lazoithelife
Télécharger la présentation

Cost of Bariatric Surgery in India

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) Before, During, and After…

  2. Our Informational Materials • This article is not intended to guide you to have surgery and it should NOT be considered while taking medical advice • Only you, your family, your medical doctor, and your surgeon knows if opting for bariatric surgery is appropriate for you or not • Further information regarding the appropriate surgery should be discussed in person with the surgeon during your first visit

  3. Choosing a Surgeon • You may choose a specific surgeon from our pool of experienced bariatric surgeons to see. • The surgeon that you select may require additional personal or medical information in order to schedule an appointment. • Once you have established a relationship with our surgeon, you should then follow only their advice and educational materials

  4. Different Perceptions of Society • In the Past: • Obesity was prior seen as a weakness or failure of an individual • Diet and exercise were known to be prescribed treatments • Weight loss surgery was viewed as dangerous and extreme • Now in the Present: • Obesity is considered as a disease and found to be the cause of many serious health conditions • Surgery has gained acceptance as the only proven method to treat this disease

  5. What are the impacts of Obesity?? • Social Implications • Unfortunately, still an acceptable form of social discrimination • Economic Implications • Personal cost = $15,568 per year (diets, food, prescriptions) • National cost = $200 billion • $93 billion in medical bills • $33 billion on weight-loss products/services

  6. Continue • Medical and Health Implications • With BMI > 30 • 70% increase in coronary artery disease • 75% increase in stroke • 400% increase in diabetes • 55% increase in mortality

  7. Co-Occurring Diseases with Obesity • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease • Congestive Heart Failure Swelling (legs, feet) • Diabetes Sleep Apnea • Degenerative Joint Disease DVT (Blood Clots) • Shortness of Breath Acid Reflux • Stress Incontinence Depression • Irregular Menstrual Cycles • Gallbladder Disease

  8. What are your options?? • 1. Diet, Exercise and Behavioral Changes • -up to 10% loss of excess body weight • -ineffective long-term, less than 5% sustain • significant weight loss • 2. Weight Loss Drugs • -minimal sustained weight loss • -side effects prevent long-term use • 3. Weight-Loss Surgery • -55 to 75% loss of excess body weight

  9. Characteristics of Potential Candidates • 100 pounds above your Ideal Body Weight • Body Mass Index: • -40 or greater with no co-occurring diseases • -35 or greater with co- occurring diseases • Age of 18 to 65+ (assessed on individual basis) • Failed attempts at weight loss • Health complications related to obesity • No psychological contraindications • Understanding of the surgery/risks • Compliance with diet/exercise requirements

  10. Most Common Surgical Options • Restrictive and mal-absorptive • Restrictive

  11. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass • Advantages • Rapid initial weight loss • Laparoscopic approach is accessible • Longer experience • Takes around 1-2 hours • Disadvantages • Stomach cutting, stapling and intestinal re-routing required • Portion of digestive tract is bypassed, resulting in nutritional deficiencies • “Dumping syndrome” can occur • Non-adjustable • Extremely difficult to reverse the procedure

  12. The LAP-BAND System

  13. Advantages • Lowest mortality and complication rate • Least invasive surgical approach • No stapling, cutting, or intestinal re-routing • Adjustable • Reversible • Low malnutrition risk • Takes around 1 hour/ outpatient surgery • Disadvantages • Slower initial weight loss as compared to Gastric Bypass procedure • Regular follow-up critical for optimal results: Need adjustments • Requires implanted medical device

  14. What Surgery is Right for Me? • REMEMBER….. • All surgeries have their own sorts of risks • Not all patients are appropriate candidates for surgery • You can discuss your options with your surgeon • Possible Risks and Complications • Remember: There are risks associated with any surgery • Your surgeon will discuss specific details regarding each surgical option at your first appointment.

  15. Your Appointments With the Surgeon and the Surgery Practice • You will have three visits with your surgeon before your surgery. • Your first visit is called your “New Patient Visit”. • At this visit, you will do the following: • - Talk with the surgeon about the procedure • - Explore financial and insurance requirements • - Have brief information regarding physical exam • - Determine preoperative evaluations you may need • - We will remind you to STOP NICOTINE PRODUCTS!!! You must be nicotine- free 3 months prior to surgery, as well as after surgery!!!! • - Have an opportunity to complete a few tests before going home.

  16. How Much Weight Can a Patient Expect to Lose after the Surgery? • Depends on the surgery and the follow-up • 75% of excess weight -with Gastric bypass at the end of one year • 45% of excess weight with Band but increases to 65% at 2-3 year follow up with adjustments • Amount of weight loss varies from person to person • Must be compliant with follow-up!!!!!

  17. Follow-Up after Surgery • Gastric Bypass • Lifelong commitment • Every 2 weeks for first month after surgery • Every 3 months for the first year after surgery • Yearly for a lifetime • Lab work is checked at every visit • Lap Band • Lifelong commitment • 2 weeks and 6 weeks after surgery • At 6 weeks, you may have your first adjustment • Monthly for first year • After first year, surgeon will decide how often to see you • Lab work checked every 3 months

  18. Cost of bariatric surgery Cost of bariatric (Weight loss) Surgery in India

  19. Conclusion Thank you for reviewing our informational material. We look forward to working with you in the future, and we are available to answer any questions you may have.We look forward to seeing you soon! Thank You!!

  20. Contact Us For more details logon to https://www.lazoi.com/Member/ViewArticle? A_ID=1245 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LazoiTheLife/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/lazoithelife For Health Related Videos https://www.youtube.com/c/LazoiTheLife Call us at +91 8010335566, +91 9711034003

More Related