Bariatric surgery works by modifying the digestive system to facilitate weight loss in severely obese subjects and subsequently improve the metabolic state.
Written by Editorial Team |Published: September 10, 2025 10:04 PM is
Put, India In a landmark medical intervention, a 52-year-old patient of more than 200 kgs underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Jupiter Hospital, Pune. The diabetic and hypertensive patient walked four hours after surgery and lost 22 kgs within one month.
The matter reiterates the fact that bariatric surgery is meant, not only for extreme weight reduction but also to treat the associated medical conditions. “For people struggling with morbid obesity, bariatric surgery is not about cosmetic change, it is about survival and long-term health. We have seen patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea improve dramatically after surgery,” shares Dr. Satish Pattanshetti, a bariatric surgeon.
Bariatric surgery works by modifying the digestive system to facilitate weight loss in severely obese subjects and subsequently improve the metabolic state. The chestnut procedure is done laparoscopically, with tiny incisions. This approach ensures early mobilization and minimal postoperative pain. A patient, being able to walk within hours of undergoing an operation, actually is at much lower risk for deep venous thrombosis (DVT), and he or she has a quicker recovery.
According to Dr. Neeraj Rayate, another bariatric surgeon, the long-term sustenance is carried on in the following way: “Nowadays, therapies such as GLP-1 injections are being widely discussed; however, they usually offer only a temporary placebo effect on weight loss. Bariatric surgery ensures that there is sustained weight loss and almost complete reversal of many of the associated conditions”. “The real success in bariatric surgery, though, would be the reversal of weight and associated comorbidities. The patients are then able to come off insulin or medication for high blood pressure after the surgery, which really changes their lives”.
Obesity emerges as a complex medical condition, influenced by genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors. Increasing trends can be witnessed in India in the matter of obesity-related disorders like diabetes and hypertension. According to Dr. Pattanshetti, there is a misconception that obesity is merely losing weight simply by eating less; nobody considers obesity as a medical condition that requires scientific treatment. The successful outcome of this rather high-risk patient shows that there is indeed an ability to offer surgery to such individuals safely, provided proper evaluation and care are given. The story of the patient indeed demonstrates how surgery can restore health, confidence, and, finally, independence.
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