For people with severe obesity, especially with related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea, bariatric surgery may be recommended after a full assessment. Long-term results depend on diet and follow-up.
What treatment options may your specialist discuss?
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Dietetic and psychological support
What does the trip look like, stage by stage?
- 01
Before you travel
We share your BMI history, blood tests and medical history with suitable accredited hospitals, return their written opinions and estimates, and — once you choose — arrange the hospital letter for your e-Medical visa and up to two attendant visas.
- 02
Arrival and assessment
Airport pickup, check-in near the hospital and your first consultation. The specialist team reviews your reports in person and orders any repeat tests they need before confirming the plan.
- 03
Surgery
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
- 04
Hospital recovery
Short monitored recovery and the start of the staged diet.
- 05
Recovery stay nearby
Dietitian sessions and a surgical review before travel.
- 06
Fitness to fly and home
A final review, your discharge summary, medicines and written follow-up plan. We arrange the return journey and the first teleconsultation with your treating team.
About timelines
We do not publish how many days each stage takes. That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover, and it is decided by your treating specialist — who sets it out in writing before you travel.
Questions patients ask
What are the treatment options for severe obesity & metabolic disease in India?
Specialists in India may discuss: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Gastric bypass; Dietetic and psychological support. Which one suits you is a decision for your treating specialist after reviewing your reports.
Where in India is severe obesity & metabolic disease treated?
Accredited hospitals with bariatric & metabolic surgery programmes are concentrated in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. We suggest hospitals based on your case, not a fixed list.
How long will I need to stay in India?
That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover. Your treating specialist sets it out in writing before you travel, so you can plan your visa, attendant and stay around it.
How do I start?
Send a short summary through the free case review. We reply with the reports the specialists need and a secure way to share them, then return written opinions and estimates from suitable accredited hospitals.
Planning the trip: read the India medical visa guide and how we verify hospitals.