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What is the minimum BMI for bariatric surgery in India?

IFSO and OSSI guidelines recommend bariatric surgery for BMI 37.5+ (for Asians, adjusted from 40) with any obesity-related comorbidity, or BMI 32.5+ with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or obstructive sleep apnea. Metabolic surgery for T2DM control is considered at BMI 27.5+ when medications fail.

Is bariatric surgery safe in India?

At NABH-accredited, high-volume bariatric centers (150+ cases/year), bariatric surgery in India has complication rates comparable to international standards — overall major complication rate of 1-3% and mortality under 0.1%. India's outcomes match Western centers at 20-30% of Western costs.

Does bariatric surgery cure Type 2 diabetes?

Bariatric and metabolic surgery achieves complete Type 2 diabetes remission (off all medications, normal HbA1c) in 55-80% of patients, depending on procedure type and diabetes duration. Patients with shorter T2DM duration (less than 5 years) and higher C-peptide levels have best remission outcomes.

Is bariatric surgery covered under health insurance in India?

Coverage is improving. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) covers bariatric surgery at empanelled hospitals for eligible beneficiaries. Many corporate group health policies now cover bariatric surgery. Individual policies vary widely — check for specific exclusions and waiting periods. Several private insurers cover sleeve gastrectomy with prior approval.

What is the difference between sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass?

Sleeve gastrectomy removes 75-80% of the stomach, creating a smaller restrictive sleeve — simpler procedure, lower complication rate. Gastric bypass additionally reroutes the small intestine, creating both restriction and malabsorption — higher weight loss and diabetes remission rates but technically more complex with higher nutritional deficiency risks.