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Bariatric Miracle: Scottish Gentleman Discards C-PAP Machine After 10 Years

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Published: Nov 01, 2017

Updated: Mar 01, 2026

Published: Nov 01, 2017

Updated: Mar 01, 2026

Bariatric Miracle: Scottish Gentleman Discards C-PAP Machine After 10 Years

Bariatric surgery can do wonders, especially for people who have had no hope left. Such is the story of a 65-year-old gentleman from Scotland.

The Life He Lived

Mr. Michael Cameroon is a social worker in the beautiful Scotland. On the flip side, he lived a majority of his life suffering from morbid obesity. Additionally, high blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol were a way of life for him. Overall, his quality of life was greatly reduced. Cameroon had used continuous positive airway pressure (C-PAP) machine for over a decade to keep his sleep apnea under control. It was mandatory for him to take medications to keep hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol levels under control.

The Decision He Took

 Always wanting to travel to Chennai, Cameroon took a life-changing decision. He got in touch with Apollo Bariatric Institute in Chennai and got to know about Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan, one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in India. Not to mention, Apollo Hospital in Chennai had just launched the robotic surgery system in India around that time. Cameroon immediately took the decision to undergo robotic gastric bypass at the Apollo Bariatric Institute and to sum up, the rest is just history.

The Current Health Status

Today, Cameroon has lost over 60 kgs in just 1.5 years of the surgery. He no longer uses the C-PAP machines because he no longer had sleep apnea . Additionally, there is no need for him to take medications for cholesterol, blood sugar, and hypertension.

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Vijita Jayan

With over 18 years of distinguished clinical experience, Dr. Vijita Jayan is a highly accomplished Clinical Director and Rehabilitation Specialist, renowned for her expertise in neuro-rehabilitation, functional recovery, and mobility-dependent case management. Her extensive practical knowledge enables her to design and implement individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation protocols that consistently yield measurable patient outcomes. A prolific researcher and academic writer, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and research papers, significantly advancing the field of rehabilitative medicine. The recipient of multiple prestigious accolades, Dr. Jayan is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, continually shaping neuro-rehabilitative care through research, innovation, and clinical excellence.

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