Amritsar : A 135-kg obese female patient with a BMI of 45.2kg/m² underwent a successful bariatric surgery at IVY Hospital Amritsar. Post-surgery the female weight has reduced to 120 kg presently after the two week of surgery that would ultimately reduce to 70 kg gradually.
Dr Arun K Sharma a minimal access, bariatric and general surgeon trained at AIIMS New Delhi along with an anesthesia team led by Dr. Gurpreet Gill performed the surgery, which was the first bariatric surgery performed at IVY Hospital Amritsar.
Talking to media here on Thursday, Dr. Sharma said that due to being overweight the patient was also burdened with a host of comorbidities, including hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, bronchial asthma and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD).
The excessive weight had led to deranged lipid profiles, persistent high blood pressure, and deteriorating respiratory health, he informed.
Furthermore, the desire to start a family was hindered by her PCOD diagnosis, a common issue among obese females. To ensure a safe pregnancy in the near future, she was advised to shed approximately 60kg of excess weight, said Dr Sharma adding the patient had also struggled with bilateral knee pain due to her morbid obesity, requiring multiple medications to manage her condition.
Remarkably, she was up and walking on the same day of the procedure. Within just 48 hours, she was discharged from the hospital with her respiratory problems improving significantly.
Dr. Saumya Ahuja facility head Ivy Hospital Amritsar said that this successful bariatric surgery is a testament to the IVY’s dedication to excellence in healthcare.
