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Obesity Surgery Requirements and Eligibility

By July 23, 2025No Comments
Obesity Surgery Requirements and Eligibility

Obesity is emerging as a worldwide health issue, which results in an increased requirement of surgical procedures inducing extended weight loss. The availability of good medical facilities has made the obesity surgery a common option in cities such as Ahmedabad because of which many people in the city with severe obesity problems have made the obesity surgery in Ahmedabad a viable option available to them.

What is Obesity Surgery?

Obesity surgery, which is alternatively referred to as bariatric surgery, is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Candidates have to fulfil special requirements and eligibility criteria so that the procedure would be safe and effective. Usually, the criteria are that people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or those with a BMI of 35 and obesity-related health issues, are eligible, in the following categories: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea.

It should also be decided on the overall health condition of the patient. To eliminate any contraindications, it is important to carry out thorough medical assessment. Patients need to be made aware of the new lifestyle changes they will have to make after surgery, such as permanent alterations of their diets and regular checkups. Hence, the pre-surgery process tends to include mental health assessments.

Among these good establishments is one whose key personnel is a person called Dr. Atul Shah, who is a well-known bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon who has helped thousands of patients regain control of their health using advanced surgical methods.

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Conclusion

Although weight reduction surgery is an encouraging alternative to help one acquire a healthy weight and gain freedom from the effects of obesity, it is important to fulfil the set medical and psychological criteria to be considered as a patient receiving the surgery.

To the individuals who think about this journey in Ahmedabad, a visit to a specialist such as Dr. Atul Shah can guide them and provide a professional arrangement during the whole procedure. Obesity surgery could be the breakthrough in the fight against the most serious forms of obesity with the right evaluation, assistance and dedication.

Dr Atul Shah

Dr Atul Shah

Dr. Atul Shah is a senior Laparoscopic & GI Surgeon practicing at Ahmedabad for more than 25 years. At present he is the MEDICAL DIRECTOR, at Kaizen institute of Gastroenterology and practicing laparoscopic Bariatric and Hernia surgeon.

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