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Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
Venkateshwar Hospital , Delhi, India14 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Asfar Ali provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.
Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.
10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. It is always the effort of the surgeon to ensure that the patients gets the best of treatment which is enabled by the surgeons indepth experience in this field.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Asfar Ali.:
The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight
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The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityThe procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.