Symptoms/Conditions Addressed

• Excess body weight and obesity

• Diabetes and insulin resistance

• High blood pressure

• Sleep apnea and snoring

• Joint pain and reduced mobility

• Risk of cardiovascular disease

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • Blood tests, imaging, cardiopulmonary evaluation

   • Nutritional and psychological assessment

2. Surgical Procedure

   • Performed under general anesthesia

   • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is most common; open surgery in select cases

   • Stomach is divided to create a small pouch

   • Small intestine is rerouted to connect to this pouch, bypassing a portion of the intestine

   • Surgery duration: 2–4 hours

3. Post-operative Care

   • Hospital stay: 2–5 days

   • Pain management, wound care, and early mobilization

   • Gradual transition from liquid to solid diet

   • Long-term follow-up for nutritional supplementation, weight loss monitoring, and lifestyle guidance

Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery

• Significant and sustained weight loss

• Improvement or resolution of obesity-related comorbidities

• Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes complications

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques reduce recovery time and scarring

• Enhances mobility, sleep quality, and overall quality of life

Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in India

Table 1: Average Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type of surgery – Standard Roux-en-Y vs mini-gastric bypass

2. Hospital facilities and city – Premium hospitals in metro cities may charge higher

3. Patient health and comorbidities – Complex cases may require ICU care

4. Pre- and post-operative assessments – Labs, imaging, nutrition counseling

5. Follow-up care – Long-term nutritional supplementation and monitoring

Who Should Consider Gastric Bypass Surgery?

• Individuals with morbid obesity or BMI ≥35 with comorbidities

• Patients who have failed medical or lifestyle weight-loss interventions

• Those seeking improvement in obesity-related health conditions

• Candidates referred by bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, or nutritionists

• Suitable for adults, with pediatric surgery in select cases