Metamorphosis!

A year ago Mrs. Kate was brought to Dr. Maran with morbid obesity. The scales tipped at about 420 pounds! Her legs refused to bear the weight of her body. She couldn’t stand, let alone walk!She had a lot of co existing problems too along with her obesity. She was a diabetic, hypertensive and had severe sickle cell anemia with a sickle cell crisis every two months! This induced unbearable bone pain so much so that even a gentle touch during a medical examination made her cry out aloud in pain. She also had an umbilical hernia and a hiatus hernia. Almost all her problems were the direct result of her obesity and high Body Mass Index.

The picture below was taken at the Chennai Airport when she arrived for her treatment. You can see her fingers, palm and foot bloated and using a walking stick to help support her weight.

Contrast the picture above with that of the one below. Today, a year after a Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass with Roux-en-Y, she is the picture of a lissome beautiful young woman brimming with confidence. She is a business tycoon now, great dancer...no diabetes, no hypertension and no more of those deadly sickle cell crises. She is due for her review next month and the smile on her face says it all and that’s the surgeon's pride.

New Year Resolutions and Weight Loss Surgery

As the year 2009 rolls to a close with a high pitched crescendo, it is that part of the year that most people dread, which is: making resolutions, and most importantly sticking to it. If you are teetering on the edge of making a decision whether or not to undergo weight loss surgery for health or cosmetic reasons, then the New Year is the right time to make the best decisions.

Your mind may be choc-a-bloc teeming with a million questions. Should I undergo surgery or not? The following FAQs are a sampler to help you clear the muddle.

Q: What if I undergo sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery and STILL don’t lose weight?

A: Most gastrectomy and bypass patients lose a projected 50 to 70 percent of their weight. The surgeries are safe and reliable, and Springfield Wellness Centre has the technical know how and the expertise to perform these procedures.

Q: What if I regain all of my weight after surgery?

A: While there’s no guarantee that you won’t gain back some or all of your weight after surgery, our team of specialists can help you prepare for the lifestyle changes required to ensure your surgery is a long-term success. If you’re committed to improvements in your health and well-being, you’ll experience success.

Q: Aren’t gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy invasive?

A: It’s true that bypass and sleeve surgery are more invasive than banding procedures, but they may be the best fit for your health situation. When conducted by the knowledgeable and experienced Dr. Maran, the benefits of weight loss surgery far outweigh the risks of obesity-related health problems.

Let the coming Year shower you with health and happiness.

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