by Dr Harsh Sheth | May 13, 2026 | Blog
A BMI of 40 plus, or 35 to 39.9 paired with comorbidities, is the traditional surgical threshold. That number opens the conversation. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t close it. Today’s guidelines look at obesity as a chronic metabolic disease, so...
by Dr Harsh Sheth | May 9, 2026 | Blog
Obesity is not merely a number on the scale. It is a chronic metabolic disease that rarely presents in isolation type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, joint degeneration, and cardiovascular strain often develop alongside it. For patients who have already tried...
by Dr Harsh Sheth | May 5, 2026 | Blog
For most patients in the BMI 32 to 42 range without serious reflux issues, sleeve gastrectomy is the more appropriate fit. Lower surgical risk, simpler procedure, steady weight loss over time. Mini gastric bypass tends to win out in the heavier BMI cases above 45,...
by Dr Harsh Sheth | Apr 10, 2026 | Blog
Reaching the 2-year mark after gastric sleeve surgery is a major milestone. By this stage, your body has adapted to the changes, and your weight loss has likely stabilized. However, maintaining these results now depends less on the surgery and more on your daily...
by Dr Harsh Sheth | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog
Hernia surgery is a widely performed procedure that helps repair weakened areas in the abdominal wall and restore normal function. Most patients recover steadily and return to their routine within a few months, but many still question whether discomfort at this stage...