Dr. Vikram .R. Lotwala

Few more articles of our session at the New Delhi , MGB Bariatric surgery conclave at Apollo Hospital. Glad indeed to have the positive coverage from press and to create awareness about the Bariatric medical Insurance.

#‎ Bariatric‬ surgery with subsequent marked weight loss may reduce knee complaints in morbidly obese adults, according to research published in Obesity Reviews. Dr V A Groen from Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis in ‪#‎ Amsterdam‬ , the ‪#‎ Netherlands‬ , and colleagues conducted a systematic review of the literature and analysed data from 13 studies involving 3,837 patients receiving bariatric surgery. For more information- http://www.bariatricnews.net/?q=news/111736/post-surgical-weight-loss-may-alleviate-knee-pain Pic. Source - Google Images

On the occasion of World Anti-Obesity day, Wings Bariatrics Team was invited for guest talk on Obesity. It was a wonderful organisation by the Lions Club of Surat North, President Mr. Hemant Panwala, Sec- Mr.Jagdish Fitter and their team. Around 100 people audience was there for the talk. Topics were Ms. Palk Kaji - Obesity and Depression Ms. Nikita Waller - Diet and Nutrition in Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes Dr. Vikram Lotwala - Surgery for Morbid Obesity and Diabetes

Our news carried by Various Newspapers of South Gujarat and North Maharastra today. A special package for bariatric surgery is offered at rates of Rs 1,59,000 only which is one of the lowest rates in country presently. Wings Hospital organizes it annual obesity camp on the occasion of 26th Nov - World Anti-Obesity day. Free consultation for Obesity , Diabetes and Hypertension will be offered from dates 22nd to 29th November 2014. A Wings bariatrics initiative for the common man who is suffering ans struggling with obesity and its associated co-morbidities. Please share this information with your friends and family so that maximum people can avail the benefits. Rajastha Patrika   Divya Bhaskar  Sandesh  Divya Marathi  Gujarat Guardian Gujarat Samachar

 Presenting some of the snapshots of our 1st support group meeting of nLighten Club which was held at Sugar N Spice @ L P Savani Rd, Surat. Seen here is our Nutritionist Priyanka explaining the purpose behind nLighten Club  Some of our patients had shared their experience after Bariatric Surgery  Seen here Mr Riaz and Mrs. Naznin from England. Naznin had multiple issues related to obesity before surgery and gradually at 6 months now she is free from all problems apart from the excellent weight loss  Patients and audience  One of our patient, a wellknown figure in Surat who heads many committees in Surat, right from Schools to hospitals. He is C.A Mr. Dharmesh Tamakuwala sharing his experience after Surgery  The purpose of this club is to unite patients who have been operated, patients who want to know about surgery, and people who want to keep themselves healthy. We had invited patients who were operated elsewhere too. Seen Here is on...

  Mrs. Desai 45 yrs was referred to us for opinion by a renown doctor of Surat. She has been a known case of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension since 12 years. Her BMI was 37 and had morbid obesity. So thus she was a patient of Metabolic Syndrome. The issue with her was that her sugars were uncontrolled and now not even responding to medication and Insulin Injections. Also she had an umbilical hernia. Patient was advised Laparoscopic sleeve Gastrectomy with laparoscopic cholecystecomy with Umbilical hernia repair. Patient came for follow-up on 7th day and is off  her Insulin injection with only 1 medication each for Diabetes and Hypertension which hopefully will also stop as time progress with the weightloss. The  pictures show the retrieved specimen of Remnant Stomach , gall bladder and the omentum from umbilical hernia.The X ray shows the new stomach without any fundus part of stomach. Total fundal excision is imperative for excellent sugar control. Pa...

On 23rd March 2014, Gujarat Samachar has carried my interview regarding the 1st BIB procedure in South Gujarat . Its basically a intragastric ballon which is placed in the stomach. This procedure is not a surgery and does not require anesthesia. The patient is discharged after few hours of procedure. Intragastric balloon for weight loss works best for a well educated patient who is motivated for proper eating habits and exercise. A 500-700ml ballon is placed in stomach endoscopically. Ballon is made of silicon material and causes a sense of fullness and satiety which helps in diet control and thus weight loss. 10-20 kgs of weight loss is expected in obese patients. Superobese patients can loose more than 25 kgs of weight. There are no scars in these procedures, so people who are very conscious about their looks and body can also opt for BIB

Recently Sandesh Newspaper had carried my Interview regarding Bariatric Surgery. I am sharing the same with you all. This interview was liked by one and all and generated tremendous buzz and inquires for weight loss procedures.

Today Divya Bhaskar Newspaper carried a article on the talk which we presented on " Recent Advances in Obesity Surgery" in the Surat FPA (Family Physician Association)forum The talk highlighted the present surgical options of weight loss surgery and also the newer options which are being studied for weight loss like SILS, Endoscpic procedures and Intragastric Balloon procedure.

Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy was offerred  to this patient for management of her obesity ( BMI 46). Patient was from Dhulia (Maharastra) and had specifically visited Surat for treatment. She is hypertensive and has hypothyroidism. She had history of previous 4 abdominal surgeries which was a challenge to us considering the adhesions open surgery creates. Patient also had large gall stone (22mm) and wanted removal in the same sitting. Attached are the specimen of remnant stomach and the gall bladder. She was discharged on the 2nd day after surgery.

The Obesity/ Bariatric Surgery camp success was reported in various local newspapers.    This image is from Divya Bhaskar edition on  3-12-2013 dated.     Patients were offered discounted rates of  Rs 1,55,000/-  for Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy.    Patient who could not afford the usual high rates of such procedures had lot of excitement and had attended the camp in good numbers. Some patients had right away opted for surgery.                                                                        

For the patients who are suffering from hypertension ( Raised Blood pressure ), Diabetes, sleep disturbances, arthritis along with obesity , a camp at discounted rates of  Rs1,55,000/- was conducted at wings hospital.

  Article about our success of Bariatric Surgery Camp on the occasion of World Obesity Day in Sandesh Newspaper on 29th Nov 2013, Surat Edition. Patients were offered discounted rates of  Rs 1,55,000/-  for Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy.    Patient who could not afford the usual high rates of such procedures had lot of excitement and had attended the camp in good numbers. Some patients had right away opted for surgery.

Transform in to new you this year. Get rid of the obesity.

Transform in to new you this year. Get rid of the obesity.

We thank all the patients for the overwhelming response and yes, all the Wings Hospital staff for their sheer hardwork in making this camp a big success. Thanks also to Dr. Ravi Raj , Dr. Prashant Nyati , Dr. Tanveer Maksud , Dr. Piyush Anajwala , Dr. Bhajiyawala Paresh and Dr. Vilesh Gandhi , with your support this camp was not possible. Dr. Nilesh Mahale we missed you !

Sleeve Gastrectomy Done

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