There is no single 'best' bariatric surgery - the right procedure depends on your BMI, health conditions, surgical history, and personal goals. Gastric sleeve is simpler, has fewer nutritional complications, and is excellent for BMIs 35–50. Gastric bypass (RYGB) produces greater weight loss, is the gold standard for diabetes remission, and is preferred for patients with GERD or BMI above 50. Mini gastric bypass offers similar results to RYGB with a shorter operating time. Dr. Keyur Yagnik at Shree Giriraj Hospital evaluates every patient individually before recommending the most suitable procedure.

The cost of bariatric surgery at Shree Giriraj Hospital, Rajkot depends on the type of procedure, hospital stay, and individual medical requirements. Most major health insurance policies now cover bariatric surgery when medically indicated (BMI ≥ 35 with comorbidities). We are empanelled with 35+ insurance companies for cashless surgery. Our team will discuss all available financial options. Call +91 82386 18626 for a personalised cost estimate.

Yes - bariatric surgery performed by trained, fellowship-qualified surgeons in well-equipped hospitals is extremely safe. At experienced centres like Shree Giriraj Hospital in Rajkot, the risk of serious complications is less than 1%, and the mortality rate is approximately 0.1–0.3% - comparable to other common elective surgeries. The risks of severe obesity - heart disease, stroke, diabetes complications, and premature death - are far greater than the risks of bariatric surgery in eligible patients.

Bariatric surgery - particularly gastric bypass - produces complete remission of type 2 diabetes in 60–80% of patients. This means blood sugar returns to normal levels and patients can discontinue all diabetes medications, including insulin. Even in patients who do not achieve full remission, significant improvement in blood sugar control and a major reduction in medication requirements is very common. This effect begins within days to weeks of surgery, even before significant weight loss has occurred, due to the powerful hormonal changes the surgery induces.

Most patients lose 60–80% of their excess body weight within 18–24 months of bariatric surgery. For example, if you are 50 kg above your ideal body weight, you can expect to lose 30–40 kg. Actual weight loss depends on the type of procedure, your adherence to dietary guidelines, level of physical activity, and engagement with follow-up care. Gastric bypass typically produces the most weight loss (70–80%), while gastric sleeve produces 60–70% and gastric band produces 40–50% of excess weight loss.

After laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Shree Giriraj Hospital, most patients are discharged within 2–3 days. You can resume light activities (short walks, basic daily tasks) within 1–2 weeks. Desk work and light office duties can usually resume in 2–4 weeks. More physically demanding work and vigorous exercise is typically cleared at 6–8 weeks. Full recovery from laparoscopic bariatric surgery is much faster than open surgery, which is one of its major advantages.

Yes - lifelong nutritional supplementation is required after bariatric surgery, particularly after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. This is because the reduced stomach size and altered digestive tract affect the absorption of key nutrients including iron, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and folate. Our dietitian at Shree Giriraj Hospital prescribes a personalised supplement regimen for each patient and monitors blood levels at every follow-up visit to ensure nutritional health is maintained long-term.