Life-changing weight loss surgery by Dr. Raman Garg — permanent obesity relief, diabetes reversal, and better quality of life.
If you've struggled with severe obesity for years — tried countless diets, exercise programs, and medications without lasting success — laparoscopic bariatric surgery may be the answer you've been looking for. At Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI) in Bathinda, Dr. Raman Garg performs advanced bariatric (weight loss) surgeries that help patients achieve sustainable, dramatic weight loss and reverse many obesity-related health conditions.
Bariatric surgery isn't just about losing weight — it's about transforming your life. It can reverse Type 2 diabetes, treat hypertension, resolve sleep apnea, relieve joint pain, and dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and liver disease. The change in quality of life reported by patients after successful bariatric surgery is truly transformative.
Bariatric surgery encompasses a group of surgical procedures that modify the digestive system to promote weight loss. They work through three main mechanisms:
Generally accepted criteria (as per IFSO/Indian guidelines):
The stomach is reduced to approximately 20–25% of its original size by removing the greater curvature, creating a narrow "sleeve" or tube shape. This is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide due to its excellent weight loss outcomes, relative simplicity, and lower long-term complication rates.
A small stomach pouch (15–30 ml) is created, and the small intestine is reconnected to this new pouch, bypassing the original stomach and upper small intestine. This is the gold standard bariatric procedure with the longest track record.
A simpler modification of the gastric bypass with a single anastomosis. Offers comparable weight loss to RYGB with a shorter operative time.
The most exciting aspect of bariatric surgery is its profound impact on obesity-related diseases:
Dr. Raman Garg has helped numerous patients from Bathinda and surrounding areas lose 30–60 kg and reverse diabetes through bariatric surgery. Many patients report that this surgery was "the best decision of their life." The transformation extends far beyond the weighing scale — renewed energy, confidence, and better health define life after bariatric surgery.
A comprehensive pre-operative workup ensures the best outcomes:
Pre-operative low-calorie diet (2–4 weeks) to shrink the liver, making surgery safer and easier. This is an essential step that Dr. Raman Garg strictly follows.
Under general anesthesia, 4–5 small incisions are made. For sleeve gastrectomy, the excess stomach is removed using surgical staplers. The entire procedure takes 60–90 minutes. Patients wake up with a much smaller stomach.
Yes. The anatomical changes from bariatric surgery are permanent. The stomach cannot "stretch back" to its original size if you follow dietary guidelines. However, the long-term success depends on your commitment to lifestyle changes — healthy eating habits and regular exercise are essential for maintaining weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is one of the safest major surgical procedures when performed by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Raman Garg. The mortality risk is less than 0.3% — safer than many common surgeries. The risks of surgery are far outweighed by the health risks of continued morbid obesity.
After full recovery (6–8 weeks), you can eat most foods but in much smaller quantities. You'll need to eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and avoid carbonated drinks and high-sugar foods. The goal is a balanced, nutritious diet in smaller portions — most patients find they naturally prefer healthier foods after surgery.
Yes! This is one of the most remarkable benefits of bariatric surgery. Up to 60–80% of Type 2 diabetic patients achieve complete remission — normal blood sugar without any diabetes medications — after bariatric surgery. Improvement in blood sugar often occurs within days, before significant weight loss.
Yes. Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation is necessary — iron, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, folate, and a comprehensive multivitamin. Dr. Raman Garg provides detailed supplementation protocols and monitors nutritional status at every follow-up visit.
