Obesity is the medical condition when a person carries excessive weight. It increases the risk of various non- communicable diseases like type 2 diabetes, hypertension etc. For weight maintenance, energy intake should be equal to energy expenditure. Imbalance leads to underweight and obesity.

Adults residing in Metropolitan cities are increasingly becoming obese. Even Childhood obesity is also emerging as a major health concern in metros. The reasons being excess consumption of calorie dense fast food, processed food, ready to eat food etc. Portion sizes that fast food restaurants offer contributes to excessive energy intake as most of the fast foods are made of refined cereals, fat and sugar. There is drastic decrease in energy expenditure owing to reduced physical activity as people use motorized means of transport and spend most of their awake time sitting glued to Television, mobile phones and Laptops. The present work culture in corporate and public sector is also responsible for obesity in adults. Long working hours, late night shifts, sitting jobs, sleep deprivation, excessive tea and coffee consumption, unhealthy snacking in offices predispose obesity .

Obesity surgery in India is being performed to facilitate weight loss in children and adults when non- surgical treatment strategies fail.  Although GI surgeons and general surgeons in India are performing obesity surgery specially trained bariatric surgeons are now available. Bariatric surgery is growing as a specialty in itself. as surgery constitutes only a small part in overall management. A fully equipped, and well-staffed department is a must for the dedicated follow up which is so essential for good outcomes. A dedicated high-volume Bariatric surgery unit in a tertiary care hospital, is your best bet if you are seeking bariatric surgery.