Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) - This is decided by your weight and height. Body mass index is calculated using these (Weight in Kg/ Height in meters2). According to World Health Organization Bariatric surgery is required when – a. BMI > 37.5 without presence of any obesity related co-morbidities or b. BMI > 32.5 with the presence of type 2 Diabetes / any obesity related co-morbidities For Indian population OSSI (Obesity Surgery Society of India) also recommends Bariatric Surgery For males with waist size more than 90cms & females with waist size more than 80cms with co Morbidities. Bariatric Surgery criteria - Bariatric Surgery shouldn’t be considered as a shortcut for weight loss. Conservative methods should be tried initially. Proper motivation, discipline and commitment with regular post operative follow up is required for desired results after surgery Age undergo Bariatric Surgery - Current OSSI guidelines recommend Bariatric Surgery for patien
