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Weight Loss Programmes

Last updated: 15 January 2025

Category: diseases
Understanding Weight Loss Programmes
Why Weight Loss is Important:

Achieving a healthy weight is vital for reducing the risk of many health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer. Our Weight Loss Programmes are structured to help you lose weight safely and effectively, with a focus on sustainable lifestyle changes.

Components of Our Weight Loss Programmes:
  • Nutrition Counselling: Personalized meal plans crafted by our dietitians, focusing on balanced nutrition, portion control, and sustainable eating habits.
  • Exercise Guidance: Customized exercise routines suited to your fitness level and goals.
  • Behavioural Therapy: Techniques and support to help you overcome emotional and behavioural challenges related to eating and activity.
  • Medical Supervision: Regular check-ups to monitor progress and ensure your weight loss journey is both safe and effective.
How Bangalore Gastro Centre Can Help
Personalized Assessment

Every journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Our team assesses your current health, weight loss goals, and any underlying conditions that may affect your weight management. This allows us to create a customized programme tailored specifically to your needs.

Holistic Treatment Plans

Our approach addresses not only diet and exercise but also other factors such as stress, sleep quality, and emotional health. Your personalized programme may include:

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT): Tailored dietary adjustments to meet your health needs and weight loss targets.
  • Metabolic Testing: To better understand your body’s specific metabolic needs and caloric requirements.
  • Medications: For certain patients, our doctors may recommend medications to support weight loss under close supervision.
Long-Term Support and Guidance

Maintaining a healthy weight is a long-term commitment. Our team provides continuous support through follow-up appointments, progress reviews, and adjustments to your plan as needed.

Results

Our Weight Loss Programmes are designed to help you achieve steady, healthy weight loss that you can maintain for life. With our guidance, many patients have improved not only their weight but also their overall health and quality of life.

Potential Complications

Rapid or unmonitored weight loss can lead to complications such as nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and gallstones. Our Weight Loss Programmes are medically supervised to avoid these risks, ensuring safe and effective weight management.

Prevention & Management

Our programmes emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes, which are crucial for preventing weight regain. We empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to maintain a healthy weight long-term, reducing the risk of weight-related health issues.

Meet Our Team of Weight Management Experts

Our dedicated team, including experienced gastroenterologists, dietitians, and fitness experts, is committed to helping you achieve your weight loss goals safely and effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this treatment and condition.

What weight loss programmes are available and how do I choose the right one?

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Weight loss programmes include dietary counseling and nutritional planning, supervised exercise programs, behavioral therapy for lifestyle modification, medical weight management with medications, bariatric surgery for severe obesity (BMI >40 or >35 with comorbidities), and ongoing support groups. The right programme depends on your BMI, health conditions, previous weight loss attempts, and personal preferences. A comprehensive evaluation helps determine the most effective approach for sustainable weight loss.

Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?

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Bariatric surgery candidates typically have BMI ≥40 kg/m² or BMI ≥35 kg/m² with significant obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease. Candidates should be 18-65 years old, have attempted non-surgical weight loss methods, understand the risks and benefits, and be committed to lifelong dietary changes and follow-up care. Psychological evaluation and medical clearance are required before surgery.

What are the different types of bariatric surgery?

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Common bariatric procedures include gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) which reduces stomach size and reroutes intestines, sleeve gastrectomy which removes 80% of the stomach, adjustable gastric band which restricts stomach capacity, and duodenal switch for severe obesity. Each procedure has different mechanisms, risks, and expected weight loss. Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques are preferred when possible, offering faster recovery and fewer complications.

How much weight can I expect to lose with different programmes?

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Weight loss varies by programme type and individual factors. Dietary and exercise programmes typically achieve 5-10% body weight loss over 6 months. Medical weight management may achieve 10-15% weight loss. Bariatric surgery typically results in 50-70% excess weight loss within 1-2 years. Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy show similar long-term results. Success depends on adherence to lifestyle changes, follow-up care, and addressing underlying factors.

What are the risks and complications of bariatric surgery?

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Short-term risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots, and anesthesia complications (1-3% risk). Long-term complications may include nutritional deficiencies requiring lifelong supplementation, dumping syndrome, gallstones, bowel obstruction, and rarely, strictures or leaks. Mortality risk is less than 0.5%. Most complications are preventable with proper follow-up care, nutritional monitoring, and adherence to dietary guidelines. Benefits typically outweigh risks for appropriate candidates.

What lifestyle changes are required after weight loss surgery?

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Post-surgery lifestyle changes include eating small portions (2-4 oz per meal), chewing food thoroughly and eating slowly, avoiding high-sugar and high-fat foods, taking daily vitamin and mineral supplements, staying hydrated with water between meals, exercising regularly as cleared by your doctor, and attending all follow-up appointments. These changes are permanent and essential for maintaining weight loss and preventing complications.

How long is recovery after bariatric surgery?

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Most patients go home 1-2 days after laparoscopic surgery. Diet progresses from liquids to purees to soft foods over 4-6 weeks. Return to work typically occurs within 1-2 weeks for desk jobs or 4-6 weeks for physical jobs. Full recovery takes 6-8 weeks. Exercise can usually begin after 2-4 weeks as cleared by your surgeon. Follow-up visits are scheduled regularly to monitor progress, nutrition, and address any concerns.

Will insurance cover weight loss programmes or bariatric surgery?

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Many insurance plans cover bariatric surgery for qualified candidates, typically requiring BMI criteria, documented weight loss attempts, and medical necessity. Coverage may require pre-authorization, nutritional counseling, psychological evaluation, and a waiting period. Non-surgical weight loss programmes may have limited coverage. Check with your insurance provider for specific requirements and covered benefits. Self-pay options are available for those without coverage.

What support is available during and after weight loss treatment?

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Comprehensive support includes registered dietitian counseling, behavioral health services, exercise physiologist guidance, support groups for patients and families, online resources and apps for tracking progress, regular medical follow-up with the bariatric team, and access to plastic surgery for excess skin removal when appropriate. Ongoing support significantly improves long-term success and helps maintain healthy lifestyle changes.

Can weight loss surgery be reversed and what are the long-term outcomes?

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Some procedures like gastric banding are reversible, while others like sleeve gastrectomy are not. Gastric bypass can be revised but not easily reversed. Long-term studies show 10-15 year success rates of 50-70% excess weight loss maintenance. Benefits include improved diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and reduced cardiovascular risk. Success requires lifelong commitment to dietary changes, regular exercise, vitamin supplementation, and medical follow-up.

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