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Obesity Treatment in Mumbai
At Shree Hospitals, we provide medically supervised, comprehensive, and non-judgmental obesity care for patients across all weight categories. Obesity is a complex chronic medical condition with multiple causes including genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, psychological factors, and environmental influences. It is not a matter of willpower or personal discipline. Our multidisciplinary team of endocrinologists, bariatric surgeons, nutritionists, psychologists, and physiotherapists works together to build personalised and sustainable weight management plans that address the true root causes of obesity for each individual patient.
Excess body weight especially around the abdomen, breathlessness with mild activity, fatigue, joint pain, poor sleep, and low self-esteem are common concerns reported by patients living with obesity.
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Our Approach In Managing Obesity
At Shree Hospitals, we treat obesity as the serious chronic medical condition it is, not as a cosmetic concern or a personal failing. Our team understands that many patients with obesity have already tried countless diets and exercise programmes without lasting success, often because the underlying biological, hormonal, or psychological drivers of their weight have never been properly identified or addressed. Our multidisciplinary approach looks at the whole person and builds a weight management strategy that is realistic, medically sound, and designed to achieve results that last.
- Comprehensive Obesity Assessment and Root Cause Evaluation
Before recommending any treatment, our specialists conduct a thorough obesity assessment to understand the severity of the condition, identify any underlying hormonal or metabolic causes, and evaluate all obesity-related health complications. This gives us the complete picture needed to recommend the most appropriate treatment pathway for each individual patient.
- BMI, Waist Circumference, and Body Composition Analysis
- Hormonal Evaluation Including Thyroid, Cortisol, and Insulin Levels
- Assessment for Obesity-Related Complications Including Diabetes, Hypertension, and Sleep Apnoea
- Psychological Assessment for Emotional Eating and Mental Health Factors
- Medical Nutrition Therapy and Structured Dietary Management
Sustainable dietary change is the foundation of any effective weight management programme. Our clinical nutritionists do not prescribe generic diet plans or extreme calorie restriction that is impossible to maintain. Instead, they work with each patient to create a personalised, culturally appropriate, and nutritionally complete eating plan that creates a safe calorie deficit while preserving muscle mass and supporting metabolic health.
- Personalised Calorie-Controlled Meal Planning Based on Metabolic Rate
- Macronutrient Balancing for Sustainable Fat Loss and Muscle Preservation
- Behavioural Nutrition Counselling for Emotional and Stress Eating
- Regular Dietary Review and Adjustment Based on Progress and Feedback
- Medically Supervised Exercise and Physical Activity Programme
Exercise is an essential component of obesity treatment but needs to be prescribed correctly for patients with obesity, particularly those with joint pain, breathing difficulties, heart disease, or diabetes. Our exercise physiologists and physiotherapists design structured, safe, and progressive physical activity programmes that account for your current fitness level, health conditions, and personal preferences.
- Individualised Aerobic Exercise Prescription for Safe Fat Burning
- Resistance Training Programme for Metabolic Rate Enhancement
- Exercise Modification for Patients With Joint Pain or Heart Conditions
- Progressive Fitness Monitoring and Programme Adjustment Over Time
- Anti-Obesity Medications and Hormonal Management
For patients who are not achieving adequate weight loss with lifestyle changes alone, anti-obesity medications can provide meaningful additional benefit when used as part of a comprehensive programme. Our endocrinologists also identify and treat hormonal causes of obesity including hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and insulin resistance that may be making weight loss significantly harder than it would otherwise be.
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Medications Including Semaglutide and Liraglutide
- Treatment of Underlying Hormonal Causes of Weight Gain
- Metabolic Syndrome Management Including Insulin Resistance Treatment
- Regular Medication Review and Safety Monitoring Throughout Treatment
- Bariatric Surgery Evaluation and Multidisciplinary Surgical Care
For patients with severe obesity with a BMI above 37.5, or above 32.5 with significant obesity-related health complications, bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment option available. Our bariatric surgery programme at our weight loss hospital in Mumbai includes comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation, psychological and nutritional preparation, expert minimally invasive surgery, and structured long-term post-operative support and monitoring.
- Pre-Surgical Bariatric Workup Including Endoscopy, Echo, and Pulmonary Assessment
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Prior Failed or Complicated Procedures
- Lifelong Post-Bariatric Nutritional Support, Monitoring, and Follow-Up Care
Happy Patients & Their Case Stories
I had been obese for 15 years and had tried every diet available without lasting success. At Shree Hospitals, the team finally identified that I had insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome that were making weight loss almost impossible without medical treatment. Once these were properly treated alongside a structured programme, I lost 28 kilograms over 14 months and have kept it off for over a year.
Mr . Dinesh. E
I had a BMI of 44 with Type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnoea, and knee arthritis that made walking painful. After thorough evaluation and preparation at Shree Hospitals, I had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. I lost 45 kilograms in the first year, my diabetes went into remission completely, my sleep apnoea resolved, and my knees no longer hurt. It is the best decision I have ever made for my health.
Mr. Dipak . K
How To Identify and Assess Obesity?
Obesity is defined medically as an excess accumulation of body fat to an extent that significantly increases the risk of serious health problems. It is assessed primarily using Body Mass Index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared.
For most South Asian adults including Indians, a BMI of 23 to 24.9 is considered overweight, a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is Class 1 obesity, a BMI of 30 to 34.9 is Class 2 obesity, and a BMI of 35 or above is Class 3 or severe obesity. These thresholds are lower for South Asian populations compared to Western BMI thresholds because South Asians develop obesity-related health complications at lower body weights due to differences in body fat distribution.
Waist circumference is an equally important measurement because abdominal fat surrounding the internal organs, known as visceral fat, is more metabolically dangerous than fat stored elsewhere in the body. For South Asian adults, a waist circumference above 90 centimetres in men and above 80 centimetres in women is associated with significantly increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk, even when BMI is within the normal range.
Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, polycystic ovary syndrome in women, osteoarthritis especially of the knees and hips, certain cancers including bowel, breast, and uterine cancer, and depression. Many of these conditions develop silently over years before causing obvious symptoms.
Obesity is now one of the fastest-growing public health challenges across India, driven by changing dietary patterns, increasingly sedentary lifestyles, rising stress levels, and poor sleep. Getting a proper medical evaluation with BMI, waist measurement, body composition analysis, and a targeted health screen for obesity-related complications is the right first step for anyone concerned about their weight.
Treatments For Obesity At Shree Hospitals
Obesity treatment in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals takes a fully personalised, multidisciplinary approach covering lifestyle and dietary intervention, medically supervised exercise, anti-obesity medications, hormonal management, and bariatric surgery for eligible patients. Every treatment pathway is designed around the individual patient's BMI, health profile, medical history, and personal goals.
Medical Nutrition Therapy and Personalised Diet Programme
Our clinical nutritionists design personalised, culturally appropriate, and nutritionally balanced meal plans for every obesity patient. Plans are based on your calculated metabolic rate, your food preferences, your daily schedule, and your specific weight loss goals. Diets are reviewed and adjusted at regular intervals based on your actual progress and feedback rather than following a rigid fixed plan.
Anti-Obesity Medications and GLP-1 Therapy
For patients not achieving adequate weight loss through lifestyle changes alone, anti-obesity medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide can provide significant additional support for weight reduction. Our endocrinologists also identify and treat hormonal conditions driving excess weight, ensuring that every medical barrier to weight loss is addressed alongside behavioural and lifestyle interventions.
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Programme
Our bariatric surgery programme includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery performed by experienced minimally invasive surgeons with an outstanding surgical safety record. The programme includes comprehensive pre-surgical preparation, expert surgical care, and structured lifelong post-operative nutritional support, medical monitoring, and psychological follow-up.
Obesity-Related Health Complication Management
Our multidisciplinary obesity care team includes endocrinologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, orthopaedic specialists, and mental health professionals who work together to identify, treat, and monitor all obesity-related health complications including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, fatty liver, and joint disease alongside the core weight management programme.
Top Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Specialists in Mumbai
Dr. Yash Desai
Consultant Rheumatologist, Clinical Immunologist
Dr. Rishabh Nanavati
Consultant Rheumatologist & Clinical Immunologist
Dr. Siddhant Shetty
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Dr. Jyoti Maheshwari
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Stress Management Specialist
Every doctor and specialist at Shree Hospitals is board-certified and brings an average of 15 or more years of clinical experience in their area of subspecialty.
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Important FAQs: Obesity
Is obesity a disease or a lifestyle choice?
Obesity is a recognised chronic medical disease, not a lifestyle choice or a lack of willpower. While lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity play a role, the development of obesity is strongly influenced by genetics, hormonal regulation of appetite and metabolism, neurological reward pathways that drive eating behaviour, psychological factors, sleep quality, gut microbiome composition, and socioeconomic factors. Many people with obesity are working significantly harder to manage their weight than people of normal weight, but face biological obstacles that make weight loss and maintenance genuinely more difficult.
What BMI qualifies for bariatric surgery in India?
In India, bariatric surgery is generally considered for adults with a BMI of 37.5 or above, or a BMI of 32.5 or above when combined with significant obesity-related health complications such as Type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, severe hypertension, or serious joint disease affecting quality of life. These thresholds are lower than those used in Western guidelines because South Asian individuals develop metabolic complications at lower BMI values. Bariatric surgery is considered only after a comprehensive evaluation and after a period of supervised medical management.
What is the most effective long-term treatment for obesity?
For patients with severe obesity and significant health complications, bariatric surgery has the strongest evidence base for long-term sustained weight loss and improvement or resolution of obesity-related conditions. For patients with moderate obesity or those not yet meeting surgical criteria, a comprehensive multidisciplinary programme combining personalised dietary management, structured physical activity, behavioural therapy, and where appropriate anti-obesity medications can achieve meaningful and lasting results.
Can losing weight reverse Type 2 diabetes and other obesity complications?
Yes. There is strong and growing evidence that significant weight loss, particularly through bariatric surgery but also through intensive lifestyle programmes, can achieve complete remission of Type 2 diabetes in many patients. Weight loss also significantly reduces blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, reduces sleep apnoea severity or eliminates it entirely, reduces liver fat in fatty liver disease, relieves pressure on arthritic joints, improves fertility in women with PCOS, and reduces the risk of several cancers.
Why do most diets fail for people with obesity?
Most diets fail for people with obesity because they address only calorie intake without addressing the biological mechanisms that drive weight regain. When you lose weight through calorie restriction, the body responds by reducing its metabolic rate, increasing hunger hormones like ghrelin, reducing fullness hormones like GLP-1 and leptin, and increasing the brain's preoccupation with food. This biological response to weight loss is proportional to the amount of weight lost and persists for years after the diet ends, making sustained weight maintenance through willpower alone genuinely very difficult.
What should I eat if I am trying to lose weight safely?
Rather than following a specific named diet, the most evidence-based dietary approach to weight management focuses on eating predominantly whole, minimally processed foods including vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats while significantly reducing ultra-processed foods, sugary beverages, refined carbohydrates, and foods high in added sugars. Portion awareness, eating slowly, not skipping meals especially breakfast, limiting late-night eating, and maintaining adequate protein intake to preserve muscle mass during weight loss are all practical and effective strategies.
When should I see a doctor about my weight in Mumbai?
You should book a medical consultation at Shree Hospitals if your BMI is above 25, if you have obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, fatty liver, or joint pain, if you have tried to lose weight repeatedly without success, if you are considering anti-obesity medications or bariatric surgery, or simply if your weight is affecting your quality of life and you want professional guidance and support.
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