“Hi, I’m Linda and I had sleeve gastrectomy in India. Like almost every woman, I was extremely conscious of my body contour. I was looking uglier day-by-day due to the excess weight I was carrying. Soon it was not just a cosmetic concern for me as the ever-increasing weight had now started introducing me to disorders like diabetes and hypertension. As a self-employed nanny, I was underinsured. I knew that weight loss treatment could be skyrocketing in terms of its cost, and thus didn’t want to risk losing my job or my home in the process.
I came across an advertisement for sleeve gastrectomy in a magazine and I thought it could be the solution to all my health problems. But more than my health, the adversity was money as I was underinsured. After knowing my issues, a colleague of mine told me about Forerunners Healthcare in India, a medical tourism firm that was offering the sleeves gastrectomy at a reasonable cost. I contacted them by sending a query through their website. Though forerunners website was very helpful for the details regarding the surgery what impressed me more was, I got reply to my question within minutes. After having a satisfying conversation with him and a few details here and there, I decided to have my surgery with this consultancy. In no time they gave me surgery dates at one of the best hospitals of Bangalore.
I had everything arranged through Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. I was received at the airport by forerunners coordinator and was taken directly to the hospital in Bangalore, where I met the surgeon who was supposed to operate for sleeve gastrectomy procedure. After the surgery, I decided to visit Coorg (a hill station in Karnataka) and I have to say that this was the best medical trip ever. I also wore my favourite jeans, which I was not able to wear before the surgery. I am thankful to the entire team of Forerunners for all the services provided with sheer warmth and compassion. I cannot wait to return home and resume my life with more swiftness and confidence.”
Why Patients Choose India For Treatment
India's bariatric specialists perform thousands of weight-loss procedures each year — sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini-bypass — with 95%+ safety records.
Bariatric surgery in India costs 60–75% less than the USA. A sleeve gastrectomy available for $4,000–$6,000 in India costs $15,000–$25,000 in Western hospitals.
Patients lose 60–80% of excess weight within 12 months. Forerunners provides pre-op and post-op dietary guidance and follow-up support throughout recovery.
Real Patient Stories Of Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
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Top Hospitals For Weight Loss Treatment In India
Accredited hospitals trusted by international patients for advanced care.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Global Hospital, Mumbai
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
Fortis Hospital, Bangalore
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
