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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
Bariatric or weight loss surgery has gained popularity as a time-tested method to tackle obesity and associated medical conditions. However, lack of knowledge, rumors, and myths about the procedure confuse the patients and physicians alike.
This book aims to dispel the misinformation about obesity, weight loss surgery, and what it means to be healthy. It looks at the trends that have led to a crisis-like situation. It attempts to provide clear and concise information to someone who needs help in making a confident and informed decision about the right treatment option.
Dr. Abhishek Katakwar, Harsh Daharwal
Dr. Abhishek Katakwar
Dr. Abhishek Katakwar is a board-certified Laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgeon and Associate Director of the Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy at prestigious AIG hospital, Hyderabad, India (Unit of Asian institute of gastroenterology). He has more than twelve years of experience in treating patients with obesity and diabetes.
He received his surgical training at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (Sewagram, India), followed by advanced training in Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society for metabolic and bariatric surgery (FASMBS). He is the first to introduce the concept of support groups for obesity and diabetes in India. He is an avid runner and loves gardening and aqua-scaping in his leisure time.
Harsh Daharwal
Harsh Daharwal is the Founder and CEO of Greater Than – a professional coaching and training company. Harsh has always been passionate about storytelling and writing. He began writing when he was in high school. He is also a health and well-being enthusiast. He has run a half-marathon in Hampi (Karnataka, India), climbed the Guadalupe mountain (Texas, USA), and surfed in Hawaii (USA). He has traveled worldwide and currently lives in Idaho, USA.
