Weight Management

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Colonoscopy in Singapore 2021 by Dr Ganesh Ramalingam: All you need to know

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure to visually image the lining of your colon in order to examine it for any irregularities. Colonoscopies are usually carried out by general surgeons or Gastroenterologists. A long and soft tube with a camera & light known as a Colonoscope is carefully inserted via the anus, carrying a live image to a screen which allows the doctor to examine the colon, all the way to the exit of the small intestine.

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Non-surgical weight loss by Dr Ganesh Ramalingam: Guide to gastric balloons in Singapore (2021)

Obesity is a problem that plagues Singapore due to our dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle, putting us at risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Eating in a caloric deficit and exercising can help us to shed some weight, but what if you’ve tried them all and nothing seems to work? Well, you might want to consider medical intervention to help you, such as through the use of bariatric surgery or gastric balloons.

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Bariatric Surgery: Dr Ganesh’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery (2021)

Still at a loss because your weight loss regime hasn’t worked? There’s one option that could help you – bariatric surgery. If you’re obese with a BMI over 40 and have other weight-related problems, bariatric surgery may be able to help you. When all else fails, bariatric surgery can help you to eat less, feel full and eventually lose weight. Let’s find out exactly how.

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Can I still eat out and prevent nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery in Singapore?

After successfully losing weight with bariatric surgery in Singapore, many patients go on to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, including having kids despite the initial rapid weight loss. However, a handful of patients also face nutritional deficiencies, which occurs when the body doesn’t get the necessary amount of nutrients it needs. Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems over time, including skin disorders, bone diseases and even dementia.

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Bariatric surgery Singapore: Can I still conceive after rapid weight loss?

Bariatric surgery and fertility: Can I still conceive after rapid weight loss? More than half of bariatric surgery patients are females, and of that group, about 60% are married. Many of my patients have expressed their desire to get pregnant in future and asked ifit’s safe to conceive after weight loss surgery. The short answer is yes, of course.

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Lose Weight Fast: Is Bariatric surgery the best way to do it?

Almost everyone desires a nice, svelte body that’s free of health problems. Depending on how far you’re willing to go, some attempt extreme crash diets to lose weight fast, while others take a slow and steady approach that can last from months to years. For a small pool of individuals, surgery might come to mind. 

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