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General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Fortis Hospital, Mulund , Mumbai, India25 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Sharad Sharma provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::
It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. They also help in not just reversing the weight gain through the procedure but ensure that the weight does not return.
It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:
Their are several co-morbidities which if you are suffering from strengthen your case for a Bariatric surgery. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.
The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Sharad Sharma.:
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. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. 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 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. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
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 Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. In order to check how appropriate the process is going to be the surgeon recommends tests related to the respiratory and heart functions as well such as Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing etc.
It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.