What Are Non-surgical & Surgical Options For Weight Lose?

Obesity and excess weight are more than cosmetic concerns: they’re chronic, often progressive medical conditions that increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, certain cancers, and reduce both lifespan and quality of life. For many people, diet and exercise alone are not enough — and that’s where structured, medically supervised programs and surgical options come in. This article explores weight loss treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital with a practical, human-first view of how the hospital and its specialists, particularly Dr. Tarun Mittal, approach modern weight management and bariatric care.

Typical outcomes patients can expect

No single number fits everyone, but approximate expectations:

• Sleeve gastrectomy: Many patients lose 50–70% of excess body weight in 12–24 months.

• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Often achieves 60–80% excess weight loss with strong metabolic benefits.

• Comorbidity improvement: Many patients experience remission or significant improvement in type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.

• Quality of life: Beyond numbers, improvements in mobility, mental health, employment, and social confidence are commonly reported.

Long-term follow-up is crucial: weight regain can occur without continued lifestyle changes and medical supervision.

Safety, risks, and complication management

Bariatric surgery, while highly beneficial for many, carries risks — as do all major operations. Common short-term issues include bleeding, infection, anastomotic leak (in bypass), and deep vein thrombosis. Long-term: nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D, calcium), marginal ulcers, and, rarely, bowel obstruction or hernia.

Experienced centres reduce risk through:

• Minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy) for quicker recovery.

• Prehabilitation and optimization (smoking cessation, control of diabetes).

• Standardized postoperative pathways (early ambulation, thromboprophylaxis, clear discharge instructions).

• Lifelong monitoring for deficiencies and complications.

An open, honest conversation about risks of weight lose treatment and the hospital’s safety protocols is essential during counselling. 

Non-surgical options: lifestyle, behavior, and medicines

For many patients, non-surgical therapy is either the first step or a long-term strategy.

Lifestyle interventions

• Dietary changes led by dietitians: personalized calorie goals, macronutrient balance, meal planning, and strategies to handle social and emotional eating.

• Exercise prescription: progressive, joint-safe activity plans; physiotherapy for those with mobility issues; and gradual endurance/resistance training.

• Behavioral therapy: cognitive behavioral strategies to change habits, address triggers, improve sleep, and manage stress.

• Long-term follow-up: regular check-ins help maintain adherence and catch setbacks early.

Pharmacotherapy

• Modern weight-loss medications (where approved and available) — including GLP-1 receptor agonists and other metabolic agents — can meaningfully improve weight when combined with lifestyle change. 

• Medication decisions are personalized, balancing expected benefits, side effects, comorbidities, and cost. Clinics coordinate specialist oversight and monitoring.

Endoscopic procedures

• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric balloon placements are examples of minimally invasive, often reversible procedures that can be useful for moderate obesity or as a bridge for higher-risk surgical candidates.

These non-surgical strategies are essential for making the body perfect, but if weight lose treatment is necessary, then this effort helps you to overcome this treatment.

Surgical options offered by Dr Tarun Mittal

When conservative measures fail or when a patient meets criteria for surgical intervention, bariatric surgery can be the most effective therapy for significant, sustained weight loss and reversal or improvement of metabolic diseases. Common procedures:

General & Laparoscopic Surgery Options

• Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery — using small incisions, a camera (laparoscope), and specialised tools for operations inside the abdomen.

• Open Surgery — for cases where laparoscopic methods are not feasible.

Specific Procedures

• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) — laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in gallstones or gallbladder disease.

• Appendectomy — removal of the appendix, especially for appendicitis.

• Hernia Repair — inguinal, umbilical, hiatal hernias; can be done via open surgery or laparoscopically; sometimes mesh is used.

• Piles (Hemorrhoids) Treatment — using minimally invasive techniques (e.g., laser, stapled methods).

Bariatric / Obesity / Metabolic Surgery Options

• Gastric Bypass — creates a small pouch in the stomach and reroutes a portion of the small intestine.

• Sleeve Gastrectomy — removing part of the stomach to reduce its size.

• Adjustable Gastric Banding — placing a band around the upper stomach to limit intake.

Conclusion

Choosing Weight Lose Treatment in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital under the expert guidance of Dr Tarun Mittal means choosing a life of renewed confidence, health, and vitality. With advanced laparoscopic techniques, personalized care, and a compassionate multidisciplinary team, every patient receives world-class treatment designed for lasting results. 

Dr Mittal’s expertise ensures safety, precision, and genuine transformation—helping patients not just lose weight but regain control of their lives. At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, weight loss is more than a procedure—it’s the beginning of a healthier, happier journey toward a brighter future.