Weight Loss Surgery
A Life-Changing Decision, in World-Class Hands
For those who are ready to take control of their health and transform their lives, bariatric surgery is one of the most powerful and effective tools available. At Bums, Tums & Gums, we are proud to work with one of India's top bariatric surgeons — a highly experienced specialist performing advanced weight loss procedures at internationally accredited hospitals, with outcomes that rival the very best in the world.
The Cost — India vs New Zealand
New Zealand (Private)
~$30,000
NZD — private bariatric surgery
India with Bums, Tums & Gums
<$10,000
NZD — JCI accredited hospital, top-tier specialist, outstanding aftercare
What JCI Accreditation Means — and Why It Matters
Every bariatric procedure we facilitate in India is performed in a JCI accredited hospital. JCI — the Joint Commission International — is the global gold standard for hospital accreditation, the same body that accredits leading hospitals in the United States, Europe, and around the world.In plain English: a JCI accredited hospital in India is held to exactly the same internationally recognised standards as the best private hospitals in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It is not a certificate easily obtained — it is earned, and reviewed regularly.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery works by modifying the stomach and in some cases the digestive system, to significantly reduce how much you can eat, lower hunger hormones, and in many procedures, change the way your body absorbs nutrients. The results go far beyond the number on the scale.
For many patients, bariatric surgery leads to a dramatic improvement — or complete resolution — of conditions that have affected their quality of life for years. Type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnoea. High blood pressure. Joint pain. Reflux. Most patients can expect to lose 60–80% of their excess body weight within the first year.
Procedures Available in India
Gastric Sleeve
Approximately 80% of the stomach is permanently removed, leaving a narrow sleeve. Limits food intake and significantly reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin. Excellent track record for sustained, long-term weight loss.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Widely considered the gold standard of bariatric surgery. A small stomach pouch is created and connected directly to the small intestine. Powerful results for both weight loss and resolution of metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes.
Mini Gastric Bypass (OAGB)
A streamlined bypass technique using a single intestinal connection. Strong results for weight loss and metabolic improvement, with a slightly simpler surgical approach than the full bypass.
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