Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Fortis Hospital , Bangalore, India
35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada , English
We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Ramesh Makam.:
It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. 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.:
Their are several co-morbidities which if you are suffering from strengthen your case for a Bariatric surgery. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:
Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.
The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm 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.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Ramesh Makam are as follows:
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 also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• 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 weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityThere are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.
If your weight loss journey has been sketchy and not steady despite your best efforts with alternative and medical weight loss methods then a Bariatric Surgeon is your best option. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.
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