A Renowned Laparoscopic And Bariatric Surgeon From India.
Well, I have been meaning to write this since the passing of Mr. Piyush Pandey, the advertising wizard of Ogilvy. Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with the unforgettable ads he created—each one a reminder of how he shaped our collective …
Blessings alone are not enough to keep the lights on She entered my cabin with a bright smile, reminding me of our acquaintance from years ago. She thanked me profusely for changing her daughter’s life—this time, it was her son she had brought along. Between …
She is just 13 years old.Six months ago, she weighed 153 kilos. Today, after 6 months of bariatric surgery, she weighs 112 kg. She has lost 25% of her total body weight—a remarkable achievement by any medical standard. Physically, she’s doing better than ever. Emotionally, …
God does His bit too! As surgeons, we are trained to give nothing but our best. In surgery, striving for perfection is a given- It is the ultimate non-negotiable aim. From the very beginning of our training, we are taught that the first time is …
As a lady doctor/surgeon, I end up having amusing experiences on some days. Today, a lady came in with a rectal prolapse. She’d already seen a male doctor but now wanted to consult a “lady doctor.” We spoke, I examined her, explained the condition, and …
Yesterday, a 44-year-old man living with a weight of 182 kg broke down in tears during the consultation. He did not cry because he was in any kind of physical pain. He cried because he felt utterly helpless—and scared. He cried because he could no …
“How old are you?” I asked.“42,” he said.“What do you do for a living?”“I used to work for one of the Big Fours. Now I’m retired.”At 42?Curious, I asked why.“I couldn’t handle the #stress. I’ve lived with #depression for years.” This wasn’t the first time …
The Power of Communication Don’t come to see me again if you do not stop smoking and drinking alcohol! Seven years ago, I had said this to one of my patients. At that time, it came from good intent (and probably a little bit of …
Together through every step Seven years ago, Anaya walked into our clinic as a young, bubbly girl. She had struggled with obesity since puberty. She chose to undergo a bariatric surgery in the form of a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and stepped into a new phase …
LOOKING THROUGH THE HOSPITAL CORRIDORS Hospitals are places where life unfolds in its truest forms—birth, healing, pain, and sometimes loss. For most of us working in a hospital, our days are fast paced. They are measured in patient rounds, surgeries, emergencies, clinics, meetings, academics, audits …