Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery in Delhi NCR

Symptoms and signs

• A high body mass index (BMI) that has not improved with diet and exercise
• Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol linked to weight
• Sleep apnoea or joint pain made worse by weight
• Difficulty with daily activity because of weight
• Repeated weight regain after dieting

Causes and risk factors

• Eating patterns and activity levels
• Family history and genetics
• Hormonal and metabolic conditions
• Some medicines
• Sleep, stress and other lifestyle factors

How a doctor assesses it

The team measures your height, weight and BMI, reviews your health conditions and medicines, and may advise blood tests, scans or an endoscopy. A dietitian and, often, a psychologist take part. Eligibility is based on guidelines, and lower BMI limits are often used for people of South Asian background, so the team assesses you individually.

Who may need it

Eligibility is based on BMI together with related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea. Cut-offs differ between guidelines. A team usually decides together with you. Surgery is a tool, and long-term results depend greatly on follow-up and lifestyle.

Treatment options

What the procedure involves

Most operations are done by keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery under general anaesthesia. Your surgeon explains which operation is advised, how long you may stay in hospital and the steps before and after.

Before surgery, you usually attend nutrition counselling, health checks and sometimes a supervised diet. After surgery, eating moves in stages from liquids to soft food to regular food.

Recovery

• Eating progresses in stages guided by a dietitian
• Small meals, enough protein and fluids become the norm
• Vitamin and mineral supplements are usually needed, often for life
• Regular check-ups and blood tests continue for years
• Physical activity is encouraged as advised

Everyone heals differently. Follow your own surgeon's instructions.

Risks

• Bleeding, infection or leaks where the stomach or intestine has been joined or closed
• Blood clots
• Acid reflux
• Low levels of vitamins and minerals
• Dumping symptoms after bypass, such as sweating and cramps after eating
• Gallstones or hernias
• Weight regain over time
• Risks linked to anaesthesia

Your surgeon will explain which risks matter most for you. No result can be guaranteed.

Cost and payment

The cost of bariatric surgery treatment depends on your case and cannot be fixed without a medical assessment. These are the main things that change it:

• The operation chosen
• Tests and scans before surgery
• Length of hospital stay
• Follow-up visits and supplements afterwards
• The hospital or day-care centre and the room type
• The surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees
• Tests and scans before surgery
• Medicines, dressings and follow-up visits
• Whether you pay in cash, use EMI or claim insurance

Our team explains your options for cash, EMI and insurance, helps you compare packages and handles insurance paperwork. Try the EMI calculator to plan your payments. Insurance cover depends on your policy and insurer, and approval cannot be promised.

Questions to ask your surgeon

• Do I meet the criteria, and which operation do you suggest for me and why?
• What will my eating look like in the first months and long term?
• Who is on the care team, and how long does follow-up last?
• What supplements will I need?
• Who will perform my procedure, and how often have they done it?
• What are the risks for me and how are complications handled?
• What is the full cost, in writing, and what does it include?

Check that any doctor is registered, for example on the National Medical Commission register or with the state medical council.

Our step-by-step support

From your first call to your follow-up visits, our team stays with you:

1. Our team connects with you. We call you, listen to your concern and understand the exact problem.
2. We find the right hospital and doctor. Based on your treatment, we help you shortlist a suitable doctor and hospital.
3. Package, cash, EMI or insurance. We explain the package and help you choose between cash, EMI and insurance.
4. Doctor consultation arranged. We book your consultation with the doctor and share what to bring.
5. Surgery is planned. If surgery is advised, we help plan the date and the steps before it.
6. Cab booked for you. We arrange a cab for your hospital visit.
7. Papers checked before treatment. We check your documents and reports so nothing is missed on the day.
8. Insurance filing handled. We help fill in and follow up your insurance paperwork.
9. Care from admission to discharge. We stay in touch through admission, surgery and discharge.
10. Free follow-ups and diet plans. After surgery, you get free follow-up consultations and diet plans.

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Please note: This page is general information, not medical advice. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed. A qualified doctor must assess you before any treatment.