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1 week, 4 days ago

Will my health insurance cover bariatric surgery if it is a necessity?

I have developed obesity due to Type 2 diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle. However, I have been informed that bariatric surgery is often considered cosmetic and is excluded from the insurance coverage. - Name withheld on request Under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority guidelines specified in circular IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/117/09/2019, bariatric surgery, while generally excluded from health insurance coverage, can be …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Lifting from head to toe’: Weight-loss drugs boost popularity of surgeries to remove extra skin

CNN

CNN — Leah Rae Russell lost more than 200 pounds over a decade, but she says she wasn’t able to fully appreciate her accomplishment until she took a final step: tightening and removing about 3 pounds of skin hanging from her chest and stomach. “No matter how often you’re showering or powdering or anything like that, it gets to a …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ultimate guide to weight-loss jabs: Top experts answer every question, from what REALLY happens to your body, the upsides and downsides, to how to pick the right one for you

Daily Mail

They've been dubbed 'game-changers' in the world of obesity, making the seemingly impossible, possible – significant weight loss with minimal effort. 'Why this happens we don't know,' says Professor Miras, 'but if you haven't lost at least 5 per cent of your body weight after taking the full dose for three to six months, you'll probably need to change the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

AIIMS Rishikesh's first robotic bariatric surgery helps woman lose 10 kg: What is it?

India Today

A woman lost 10 kg after the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh successfully performed its first robotic bariatric surgery. This weight-loss procedure, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, was conducted by the Surgical Gastroenterology Department team at AIIMS Rishikesh, led by Dr. Lokesh Arora. Robotic bariatric surgery is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure that uses a robot to …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

From 400 pounds to fitness inspiration: Woman shares emotional weight loss journey of losing 90+ kilos

Hindustan Times

Losing weight is often seen as a physical transformation but for one woman who shed over 90 kilograms, the journey was much more profound than just numbers on a scale and that is all the fitness motivation we need. The emotional and physical transformation behind losing 90+ kilos: A coach’s viral story Her incredible story highlights the transformative power of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Doctor Explains | Diabetes risk growing in India, the good news is it's preventable — here's how

Firstpost

Even as India tops the world in diabetes with 26% of all cases, it does not have to this way. India currently has 26 per cent of the world’s diabetes patients at 212 million, according to the study by NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, an international collective of health scientists. Reduced physical activity alongside extensive screen time means that fewer young …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jayeshkumar Jani's Life Transformed Through Bariatric Surgery: A Journey to a Healthier Future

ABP News

Jayeshkumar Jani, 61, successfully reclaims his life through bariatric surgery at NObesity Bariatric Surgery Centre. After facing overwhelming health challenges due to severe obesity, he underwent Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and experienced a dramatic weight loss, diabetes improvement, and significant improvements in heart health and respiratory conditions. His story underscores the life-changing potential of bariatric surgery for individuals battling obesity-related health …

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2 months, 1 week ago

More than 15,000 overweight Scots sent to specialist clinics in space of a year amid country's obesity epidemic

Daily Mail

More than 15,000 dangerously overweight Scots were sent to specialist clinics last year amid a rising obesity epidemic. ‘Everywhere you look you see the result of the fact that not enough has been done to prevent obesity.’ Figures from Scotland’s health boards show the number of people in Scotland referred to a Tier 3 specialist weight management service for obesity, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Understanding surgery for weight loss: Who is bariatric surgery really for?

Hindustan Times

Twenty three year old Manish, with a strong family history of obesity, started suffering very early in life and got into a vicious circle of weight, poor self-esteem and depression with comfort eating and progressive weight gain. Understanding surgery for weight loss: Who is bariatric surgery really for? Later, on clinical advice, he underwent bariatric surgery and lost 15 kg …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Unveiling hidden dangers of obesity's impact on kidney health

Hindustan Times

Obesity is not just a matter of physical appearance; it is a complex health issue with far-reaching consequences. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker, Consultant Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon at MetaHeal - Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery Center in Mumbai and Saifee, Apollo and Namaha Hospitals in Mumbai, shared, “It's not just about weight gain but a …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

5 important questions to ask your doctor before considering bariatric surgery

Hindustan Times

Being obese is a serious condition that can cause numerous other fatal diseases and conditions as one's chances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, problems with joints and other conditions increase when one keeps an unhealthy weight. One of the main causes of health problems in the world is obesity, and treating it can frequently improve general health.” …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

5 important questions to ask your doctor before considering Bariatric Surgery for weight loss

Hindustan Times

Being obese is a serious condition that can cause numerous other fatal diseases and conditions as one's chances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, problems with joints and other conditions increase when one keeps an unhealthy weight. 5 important questions to ask your doctor before considering Bariatric Surgery for weight loss In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Experts reveal exactly when your weight loss will plateau, based on whether you're dieting or taking Ozempic - and how to push through it

Daily Mail

A new study shows Ozempic keeps the plateau at bay for twice as long as dieting Weight loss plateaus over time because of cravings and physical limits No matter what method you're using to lose weight- you can't go on shedding pounds forever. People who used medical interventions for weight loss had double the amount of time before they hit …

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1 year, 1 month ago

AIG Hospitals conducts first International Diabetes and Metabolic Summit

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: During the first International Diabetes and Metabolic Summit conducted by AIG Hospitals, doctors raised concerns over the growing twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity, with an estimated 30 million people at risk in India. Prominent gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, physicians, bariatric surgeons, hepatologists, and nutritionists discussed and deliberated on effective strategies for managing patients suffering from ‘diabesity’ – a portmanteau word …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Dark side of weight loss surgery - up to 1 in 20 have severe complications

Daily Mail

Weight-loss surgeries can be a lifeline for obese people who cannot fight their food cravings — but the treatments have deadly consequences when they go wrong. Mississippi native and mother of three Markita ‘Kiki’ McIntyre went to Tijuana to undergo a gastric sleeve operation but she did not make it home McIntyre, a makeup artist, did her homework, talked to …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. Additional details about what caused Presley’s death were included in an autopsy report released Thursday afternoon by the office of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Presley left behind three daughters, 34-year-old “Daisy Jones & the Six” actor Riley Keough …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

NPR

Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids Enlarge this image Janice Chang for NPR Janice Chang for NPR Two mothers — Jen McLellan in Albuquerque, N.M., and Grace, of Bethesda, Md. McLellan says doctors often push diets and drugs to achieve cosmetic fixes, not to solve actual medical problems — she herself didn't face health issues related to her …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Salon

Seven months after Lahavah Wallace's weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of "intentionally" failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill. Long Island Minimally Invasive Surgery, which does business as the New York Bariatric Group, went on to accuse Wallace of "embezzlement," alleging she kept insurance payments that should have been turned over …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Bariatric Surgery: Ways to prevent weight gain after weight loss surgery

Hindustan Times

Excessive weight can be life-threatening and can lead to an array of lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, infertility problems among others. Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is a surgical procedure done on the stomach or intestines that help obese patients shed excess weight. "Weight loss surgery can’t be considered an easy 'quick fix' …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Infertility: Myths and facts related to obesity and reproductive health

Hindustan Times

Discussions around reproductive health and infertility are typically considered a taboo in the Indian sub-continent however, the reality is that today one in every fifteen couples are struggling with infertility. Infertility: Myths and facts related to obesity and reproductive health The struggle with “infertility” can be very challenging and stressful, both emotionally as well as physically. In an interview with …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Weight loss pills: Who can benefit, side effects of weight loss drugs

Hindustan Times

If there is one thing that millions in this world would wish for, it would be weight loss in a pill and for decades, scientists have been trying to crack the obesity code but success has eluded them at every juncture. Weight loss pills: Who can benefit, side effects of weight loss drugs Most people do well when they are …

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2 years ago

World Anti-Obesity Day: Bariatric surgery advisable for ‘super fat’ people, say docs

Hindustan Times

Getting rid of that extra weight or obesity, which is the cause of several other ailments isn’t tough, but it is advisable to avoid being obese in the first place, said doctors at the World Anti-Obesity Day event organised at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences on Sunday. ) For a patient who needs surgery to get rid …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Shortcut to ‘good looks’ not advisable, say doctors

The Hindu

While many youngsters are opting to go under the knife to shed that stubborn layer of fat for what is called “good looks”, a section of medical professionals are critical of surgical methods for weight loss. “People should not fall prey to Not advisable Chandrakant Sambhaji Pandav, member of National Nutrition Council, said “shortcuts” to weight loss can be dangerous. …

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Will my health insurance cover bariatric surgery if it is a necessity?

‘Lifting from head to toe’: Weight-loss drugs boost popularity of surgeries to remove extra skin

Ultimate guide to weight-loss jabs: Top experts answer every question, from what REALLY happens to your body, the upsides and downsides, to how to pick the right one for you

AIIMS Rishikesh's first robotic bariatric surgery helps woman lose 10 kg: What is it?

From 400 pounds to fitness inspiration: Woman shares emotional weight loss journey of losing 90+ kilos

Doctor Explains | Diabetes risk growing in India, the good news is it's preventable — here's how

Jayeshkumar Jani's Life Transformed Through Bariatric Surgery: A Journey to a Healthier Future

More than 15,000 overweight Scots sent to specialist clinics in space of a year amid country's obesity epidemic

Understanding surgery for weight loss: Who is bariatric surgery really for?

Unveiling hidden dangers of obesity's impact on kidney health

5 important questions to ask your doctor before considering bariatric surgery

5 important questions to ask your doctor before considering Bariatric Surgery for weight loss

Experts reveal exactly when your weight loss will plateau, based on whether you're dieting or taking Ozempic - and how to push through it

AIG Hospitals conducts first International Diabetes and Metabolic Summit

Dark side of weight loss surgery - up to 1 in 20 have severe complications

Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says

Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery: Ways to prevent weight gain after weight loss surgery

Infertility: Myths and facts related to obesity and reproductive health

Weight loss pills: Who can benefit, side effects of weight loss drugs

World Anti-Obesity Day: Bariatric surgery advisable for ‘super fat’ people, say docs

Shortcut to ‘good looks’ not advisable, say doctors