Obesity is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in India today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2022, nearly 43% of adults worldwide were overweight and 16% were obese - trends that are now sharply visible in Indian cities and towns. Rising obesity rates are directly linked to chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For patients with severe obesity, where diet, exercise, and medications have not worked, bariatric surgery is often the recommended option. It is a life-changing treatment but one that comes with a substantial price tag. This blog explains what bariatric...