Mini gastric bypass (one anastomosis gastric bypass) creates a long, narrow stomach pouch with a single connection to the small intestine. It is shorter to perform and gives strong weight loss and diabetes improvement. Typical hospital stay: 2 to 3 days Time to plan in India: 7 to 10 days Who needs it?* Severe obesity * Type 2 diabetes * Patients not suited to sleeve gastrectomy How it's done1. Assessment by the bariatric team 2. General anaesthesia 3. Laparoscopic creation o

An intragastric balloon is a soft balloon placed in the stomach by endoscopy and filled with saline. It helps you feel full sooner and supports weight loss without surgery, and is removed after 6 to 12 months. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days Who needs it?* BMI of about 27 to 40 * People wanting non-surgical weight loss * Weight reduction before another surgery How it's done1. Endoscopy under sedation 2. The balloon is placed and filled 3. Ta

Gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch connected directly to the small intestine, limiting food intake and absorption. It is especially effective for type 2 diabetes and severe reflux. Typical hospital stay: 2 to 4 days Time to plan in India: 10 to 14 days Who needs it?* Severe obesity * Type 2 diabetes * Severe acid reflux with obesity How it's done1. Pre-surgery assessment 2. General anaesthesia 3. Laparoscopic creation of a small pouch and bypass 4. Surgery takes 1.5