LiveLite Obesity Clinic

04/06/2025

🌟 Redefining Obesity: A Fresh Perspective on a Growing Problem! 🌟
Let's talk about something that affects millions of people worldwide: obesity.
Now, forget what you know about it and think about it - let's dive deep into what it really means, and why our understanding of it is changing.

🤔 Is It Just BMI?
For years, we've heard that obesity is simply having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. But is that the whole story?
Not even close. BMI is a simple calculation of weight and height, but it doesn't tell us about muscle mass, where fat is stored, or overall health.
So, relying solely on BMI is like judging a book by its cover – you miss all the good stuff inside!

💡 The New Approach: Health First, Weight Second
Today, we're looking at obesity in a whole new light. We're seeing it as a complex, chronic condition, much like diabetes or high blood pressure. It's not just about being "overweight", it's about how excess fat affects your overall health.
Think of it as your body's engine struggling under a heavy load, leading to breakdowns in other systems.

🤔 So what's Diabesity?
Here's a term you might be hearing more: "diabesity." It's the combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The extra weight, especially around the belly, makes your body less sensitive to insulin, leading to high blood sugar, and due to many factors like unhealthy lifestyles, food and hereditary medical issues, this has become a major global health issue.

💡 Here's what it means for you -
1️⃣ It's Not Just About How You Look: Health matters most. We need to focus on metabolic health (how well your body processes energy), quality of life, and long-term health outcomes, not just the number on the scale.
2️⃣ Lifestyle Matters: Eating a balanced diet, staying active (aim for at least 30 minutes most days), and managing stress all play a huge role. It’s a lifestyle shift, not a quick fix.
3️⃣ Medical Options Exist: There are medications and even surgical options that can help manage obesity and its related conditions. It’s about finding what works best for you with the guidance of medical professionals.
4️⃣ Personalized Care is Key: Just like fingerprints, everyone’s body and journey are different. What works for one person might not work for another. Doctors are starting to use things like genetic testing and smart technology to tailor treatments.
5️⃣ It Takes a Team: Managing obesity often needs a team of experts: doctors, dietitians, fitness experts, and psychologists. They all work together to give you the best care.

➡️ Your Key Takeaway
Obesity is a health condition that we need to take seriously. It's not just about weight; it's about how our bodies are functioning.
The goal is to improve your overall health, feel better, and reduce the risks of other health issues.

Are you ready to shift the conversation from weight to well-being?

21/05/2025

Sharing an introduction to robotic surgery with all of you that would help answer some questions. I've also added some important links for you in the comments if you'd like to know more.

🧠Understanding Robotic Surgery: A Modern Marvel

Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted surgery, is a cutting-edge medical technology that has transformed the field of surgery. It involves the use of robotic systems to assist surgeons in performing complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control.

1. Minimally Invasive Technique:
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, meaning it requires smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. This results in less blood loss, reduced pain, and quicker recovery times for patients.

2. Advanced Technology:
The robotic systems used in these surgeries typically include a sophisticated camera that provides magnified, high-definition, and 3D views of the surgical area. This allows surgeons to perform intricate operations with greater accuracy.

3. Surgeon-Controlled:
Contrary to common myths, the robot does not perform the surgery on its own. Surgeons are in control at all times, using the robotic arms to manipulate surgical instruments with precision that surpasses human capability.

4. Wide Range of Applications:
Robotic surgery is used to treat various conditions affecting the heart, digestive system, bladder, prostate, and more. It has revolutionised procedures like prostatectomies in urology, offering superior outcomes compared to traditional methods.

5. Benefits:
Patients undergoing robotic surgery often experience less pain during recovery, a lower risk of infection, and shorter hospital stays. These advantages make it a preferred option for many surgical procedures today.

Robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in medical technology, offering numerous benefits to both surgeons and patients. As this technology continues to evolve, it promises to further enhance the precision and effectiveness of surgical care!

Do you have any more questions about it? Leave them in the comments, or feel free to reach out for a consultation!

19/01/2023

Metabolic Surgery Benefits

In addition to blood sugar control after metabolic (diabetes) surgery, there are plenty of additional improvements in your health that you are very likely to get..
1. If you are overweight or your doctor tells you that you are ‘obese’, you will definitely see good weight loss. In fact, overweight patients lose more weight than the lean or normal weight patients. This is because of the BMI adjusted Sleeve Gastrectomy, which is tailored to your BMI (Body Mass Index).
Following Metabolic (diabetes) surgery, it’s very likely that your blood sugar levels will normalise without having to take any medications that you were, prior to the surgery, to control your blood sugar fluctuations. So let’s answer a basic question here..What is Metabolic Surgery?
1. It is so called because it treats the main underlying cause of type 2 diabetes viz Increased insulin resistance of the body’s tissues that prevent the blood sugar from entering into these tissues. Following surgery, this tissue resistance is markedly diminished or eradicated. The other mechanism of the surgery is by increasing the sensitivity of the insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas, so that insulin secretion becomes more efficient.
2. It is now clearly evident that Type 2 diabetes starts in adults, primarily due to the insulin resistance of the tissue cells preventing the entry of glucose into the cells even with adequate amounts of insulin in the blood. Insulin carries this blood sugar into the body’s tissues as a source of energy. Deprivation of tissue glucose leads to the pancreas having to secrete much more insulin for the same function. So, since Type 2 diabetes isn’t a disease of the pancreas when it starts out, and is actually an Intestinal disorder, the true wonder of Metabolic surgery is essentially due to a rearrangement of the intestines, and release of specific hormones which make the diabetes go into remission.
So, who would be an ideal candidate to consider this surgical option?
• Anyone between the ages of 20-70 years, with difficulty in controlling blood sugar levels in spite of medication, with or without insulin, must consider getting evaluated for the surgical option. It is ideal if you come in the early stages of difficulty, since over time, the Pancreas can “burn out” or stop producing insulin just due to being overworked! And this is usually when your treating physician tells you that oral medicines aren’t working and insulin needs to be added. Once the pancreas itself cannot produce enough insulin, the effect of the surgery also decreases. So it’s important for you to realise this and get evaluated early, if you have ‘difficult diabetes’ which is giving you undue stress in just ‘managing it’.

13/01/2023

Are you smeone doing everything right to keep your blood sugar in control, but still failing to do so? And this is distressing? Are you always tired, weak and often lethargic? Does nerve pain or numbness trouble you? Then do watch Part 2 of the Diabetes Surgery Clinic series for some insight.

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31/12/2022

31/12/2022

Not just a few, but 1000! Satisfied patients treated at LiveLite Obesity and Diabetes Clinic, Mumbai.. Read more https://drmanojbharucha.com/a-1000-smiles/

28/12/2022

Watch me and Dr. Surendra Ugale discuss the indications for Diabetes (Metabolic) Surgery in this short video which is Part 1 of a series on the surgical option and the Metabolic Surgery Clinic at Hinduja Khar..

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27/12/2022

It's very ready to fall prey to false promises and claims.. There's NO magic shortcut cure for diabetes. Read more here..

When it comes to weight loss there is no magic cure. Your best way out is to take your doctor's advice and not fall prey to fraudsters and scams. No magic cure! Today I want to highlight how Big Pharma companies and famous Babas post grossly...

26/12/2022

Are you distressed due to managing your blood sugar levels and want to prevent or cure the associated complications as given in the article in TOI on the 25th of December? Maybe it's the right time to consider Metabolic Surgery and get rid of it.

Come and visit the Metabolic Surgery Clinic at PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for an evaluation on whether you will benefit by Surgery.

21/12/2022

21/12/2022