Bariatric Surgery Supports Eligible Patients With Obesity, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Fatty Liver Risk, And Mobility Limitations.
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Each procedure is matched to your diagnosis, reports, medical fitness, travel timeline, and recovery expectations.
A visual care pathway helps patients and family members understand what happens before travel, inside the hospital, and after discharge.
Patients receive practical guidance for medical documentation, visa readiness, arrival timing, room choice, family and companion needs, discharge planning, and ongoing care after returning home.
These answers are general. Final advice depends on your medical reports, diagnosis, and specialist review.
Gastric sleeve surgery in India costs between $4,000 and $6,500 versus $15,000 to $25,000 in the US or UK. Gastric bypass costs $5,000 to $7,500. Forerunners Healthcare provides a full cost estimate including hospital, surgeon, and post-operative care.
Bariatric surgery is recommended for adults with a BMI of 35 or above, or BMI 30 or above with obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension. Share your current weight, height, BMI, and medical history for a specialist assessment.
India's top bariatric hospitals offer gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band placement, and mini gastric bypass. Your surgeon will recommend the best option based on your BMI, medical history, and weight-loss goals.
Hospital stay after bariatric surgery is 3 to 5 days. Total stay in India is 10 to 14 days to allow for follow-up checks and dietary counselling before you fly home. We arrange accommodation close to the hospital throughout.
India's top bariatric surgeons report 70 to 80 per cent of excess body weight lost within 18 months, sustained over 5 years in most patients. A structured diet and lifestyle programme is key to long-term success.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general patient education and care coordination only. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor. Treatment suitability, risks, recovery, timelines, and costs vary by patient and must be confirmed after review of medical reports.
