Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery at Shah Hospital

At Shah Hospital, we understand that obesity is a complex, chronic medical condition that often requires more than just lifestyle changes to manage effectively. Our Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery department is dedicated to providing life-changing solutions for patients struggling with morbid obesity and its associated health risks.

We offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, combining surgical precision with long-term nutritional and emotional support to help you achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Our Specialized Procedures

Our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques, which involve small incisions, significantly less post-operative pain, and a much faster return to daily activities.

  1. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: The most common weight-loss procedure, which reduces the stomach size to help you feel full faster.

  2. Gastric Bypass Surgery: A “gold standard” procedure that reroutes the digestive system to limit both food intake and calorie absorption.

  3. Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB): A highly effective, simplified bypass alternative that offers excellent metabolic results.

  4. Metabolic Surgery: Specific interventions designed to resolve Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic syndromes.

Why Choose Us?

Trusted care, advanced treatment, and compassionate healing, under one roof. Our team consists of highly qualified specialists with years of clinical expertise across multiple disciplines.

FAQS

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Clear answers to help you make informed healthcare decisions. Everything you need to know about our treatments, doctors, facilities, and patient care

Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?
Surgery is generally recommended for individuals with a BMI over 35-40, or those with a BMI over 30 who also suffer from obesity-related conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, or severe sleep apnea.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
Most patients lose between 60% to 80% of their excess body weight within the first 12 to 18 months. Success depends on the specific procedure chosen and your commitment to recommended lifestyle and dietary changes.
Is the surgery safe, and how long is the recovery?
Using modern laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques, bariatric surgery is now as safe as common gallbladder or knee surgeries. Most patients are walking the same day, discharged within 48 hours, and return to office work in about a week.
Will I need to follow a special diet after surgery?
Yes. You will start with a liquid diet, gradually progressing to soft foods and then solids over several weeks. Because your stomach is smaller, you will focus on high-protein, nutrient-dense meals and daily vitamin supplements to ensure long-term health.