www.womanthismonth.com 67 April 2016 showcase Obesity is a chronic health problem that is on the rise, resulting from surplus fat exceeding the body’s physical needs. Consultant general surgeon at Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH) Dr Stephen Angamuthu explains: “Obesity almost always leads to a number of other chronic health conditions, which we call co-morbidities, examples include cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type II diabetes, pulmonary dysfunction, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, cancer [breast and colon] and many others.” However, it is difficult to shed all the excess fat through just diet and exercise as many find the most rigorous of diets and exercise routines difficult to follow or are unsuccessful. Dr Angamuthu explains bariatric surgery and how it’s performed at RBH. “This surgery is the perfect option for those who want a permanent solution if a conservative line fails,” he says. “Millions of people worldwide have undergone bariatric surgery successfully, and in most cases the risks that arise from remaining obese are greater than that of undergoing surgery. “We have adopted the modern, minimallyinvasive techniques to be used whenever the case allows it. These procedures have made bariatric surgery even safer and include less bleeding and shorter post-operation recovery times.” In order to combat the rising rate of obesity in Bahrain, Dr Angamuthu recommends people to assess their weight and choose their options. “If you choose bariatric surgery, you will finally see all the beneficial effects it will have on your health, which have been confirmed by numerous studies,” he says. “For example, you will prevent obesity-related diseases, have an extended life span, increased energy and selfesteem, and, of course, lose weight. The average weight loss expected over three years is 62 per cent of the excess weight. “To know if you’re a good candidate for bariatric surgery, schedule an appointment with a trusted surgeon who has performed this operation.” Call 17 246-800 or visit www.royalbahrainhospital.com for appointments and more information. Say goodbye to excessive weight and hello to your dream body with bariatric surgery and be on your way to a healthier life. ROYAL BAHRAIN HOSPITAL LOSE WEIGHT EFFECTIVELY Dr Stephen Angamuthu Samsung Launch Bin Hindi Informatics launched the Samsung Galaxy S7 at The Ritz Carlton, Bahrain. The launch of the new phones in the presence of Bin Hindi and Samsung Gulf Electronics management Eun-kyung Park, HE Park Ho, Aziz Bin Hindi & Nawaf Bin Hindi Waleed Sharif, Isa Abdulrahim, Mohammed Abdul, Khalid Bin Hindi & Santosh Ismail Yoon, Syed, Shah & Momen Mohammed Bin Hindi, Abdulla Bin Hindi & Khalifa Al Mannai
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