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Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
HRPB bariatric clinic offers hope to patients battling obesity
The hospital's bariatric surgery services have been instrumental in transforming the lives of patients battling obesity. 24 May 2025 02:00pm Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects. HOSPITAL Raja Permaisuri Bainun's (HRPB) bariatric clinic offers a lifeline to individuals struggling with obesity, providing them with a path toward better health and improved quality of life. HRPB Consultant in General, Bariatric, and Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Dr S Kumaresan, said the hospital's bariatric surgery services have been instrumental in transforming the lives of patients battling obesity. "One of the hospital's standout offerings is the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), an innovative weight-loss procedure that combines elements of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. "Recognised as the gold standard for weight loss treatment, bariatric surgery is not only helping patients shed excess weight but also improving their overall health and life expectancy", he said in a statement. Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects. "The procedure, however, is only recommended for individuals meeting strict criteria, such as those with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 45 or conditions like diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea. "Patients must also commit to a high-protein diet and lifelong dietary monitoring and supplements. This is not just about weight loss, it's about transforming lives," Dr Kumaresan added. Meanwhile, he stressed that obesity should be recognised as a chronic disease, not something that can be resolved by diet and exercise alone. He pointed out that misconceptions and stigma surrounding bariatric surgery remain major barriers to treatment. "Many still view the procedure as an 'easy way out', which undermines its role as a medically supervised intervention,' he said. "This stigma remains one of our biggest challenges,' he added. - BERNAMA
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
HRPB Bariatric Clinic Offers Hope To Patients Battling Obesity
GENERAL IPOH, May 16 (Bernama) -- Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun's (HRPB) bariatric clinic offers a lifeline to individuals struggling with obesity, providing them with a path toward better health and improved quality of life. HRPB Consultant in General, Bariatric, and Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Dr S Kumaresan, said the hospital's bariatric surgery services have been instrumental in transforming the lives of patients battling obesity. 'One of the hospital's standout offerings is the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), an innovative weight-loss procedure that combines elements of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. "Recognised as the gold standard for weight loss treatment, bariatric surgery is not only helping patients shed excess weight but also improving their overall health and life expectancy", he said in a statement. Introduced at HRPB in April last year, the SADI-S procedure has shown promising results, combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to deliver sustained weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, with minimal side effects. "The procedure, however, is only recommended for individuals meeting strict criteria, such as those with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 45 or conditions like diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea. "Patients must also commit to a high-protein diet and lifelong dietary monitoring and supplements. This is not just about weight loss, it's about transforming lives," Dr Kumaresan added. Meanwhile, he stressed that obesity should be recognised as a chronic disease, not something that can be resolved by diet and exercise alone. He pointed out that misconceptions and stigma surrounding bariatric surgery remain major barriers to treatment.
Sinar Daily
16-05-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Life-changing weight loss surgery gives new hope to Malaysians battling obesity
The procedure has led to substantial weight loss and the remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF file photo SHAH ALAM - Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) is offering a transformative weight-loss surgery, the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), which has significantly improved the lives of patients since its introduction in April last year. The procedure has led to substantial weight loss and the remission of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Sharul Nizam Kamal, 38, exemplified the success of SADI-S. He lost an impressive 60kg in just one year after undergoing the procedure, having previously weighed 185 kg. "This surgery has not only improved my health but also given me a new lease on life. "I feel healthier, more energetic and I can do so much more now—things I never imagined I could before," Sharul said. SADI-S is a sophisticated technique that integrates aspects of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to achieve sustainable weight loss with minimal side effects. Bariatric and OesophagoGastric Surgery Consultant General Dr. S Kumaresan clarified that the focus of the procedure extends beyond mere weight reduction. "SADI-S combines the best aspects of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, offering sustainable weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension without significant side effects," he said. HRPB employed a comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy, involving a dedicated team of surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, respiratory physicians and anaesthetists. Cost presents another crucial advantage, as public hospitals like HRPB offer bariatric surgery at a considerably lower cost compared to private institutions. The entire process, from the initial consultation to the surgery itself, typically spans three to six months, ensuring thorough patient preparation for the procedure and the subsequent recovery. With six successful SADI-S surgeries performed, patients have experienced remarkable outcomes, including losing up to 80 per cent of their excess weight within a year. However, the procedure is recommended only for individuals who meet specific stringent criteria. These include a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 45 or the presence of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea. Patients must commit to a high-protein diet and lifelong dietary monitoring along with supplements. Despite the availability of such effective treatments, raising awareness about obesity and bariatric surgery remains a significant challenge.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ipoh's Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun says Malaysia must treat obesity as a chronic disease like advanced nations
IPOH, May 16 — At Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) in Ipoh, bariatric surgery is transforming lives, providing a lifeline to individuals battling obesity. Recognised as the gold standard for weight loss treatment, bariatric surgery is not only helping patients shed excess weight but also improving their overall health and life expectancy. One of the hospital's standout offerings is the Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S), an innovative weight-loss procedure that combines elements of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Practiced at HRPB since April last year, SADI-S has already demonstrated remarkable success. 'SADI-S combines the best aspects of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, offering sustainable weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension without significant side effects,' explained Dr. S. Kumaresan, Consultant General, Bariatric and OesophagoGastric Surgery. With six successful surgeries conducted, patients have reported dramatic results, including losing up to 80 per cent of their excess weight within a year. The procedure, however, is only recommended for individuals meeting strict criteria, such as those with a BMI over 45 or conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea. Patients must also commit to a high-protein diet and lifelong dietary monitoring and supplements. 'This is not just about weight loss—it's about transforming lives,' added Dr. Kumaresan. Patient story One such success story is Sharul Nizam Kamal, a 38-year-old who underwent SADI-S surgery. Sharul initially weighed 185 kg and has since lost an impressive 60 kg, bringing his weight down to 125 kg. 'I'm incredibly happy with the results,' Sharul said, expressing his gratitude to the doctors. 'This surgery has not only improved my health but also given me a new lease on life. I feel healthier, more energetic, and I can do so much more now—things I never imagined I could before.' Comprehensive care and accessibility HRPB adopts a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, assembling a dedicated team of surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, respiratory physicians, and anaesthetists. 'We want our patients to see every necessary specialist and go home safely after the procedure,' said Dr. V. Rama Moorthy from the same department. Cost is another critical factor, with public hospitals like HRPB offering bariatric surgery at a significantly lower price than private facilities. The process, from the initial consultation to surgery, typically takes three to six months, ensuring patients are thoroughly prepared for the procedure and recovery. Doctors at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun perform a bariatric surgery procedure. Committed to improving outcomes, HRPB's team actively participates in international workshops and recently hosted surgeons from Australia and Thailand for a SADI-S workshop to enhance expertise. — Picture courtesy of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Raising awareness amid challenges Malaysia has the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia, with one in two adults overweight. Alarmingly, childhood obesity is also on the rise. Dr. Kumaresan emphasized the importance of treating obesity as a chronic disease. 'It cannot simply be fixed with diet and exercise—it's far more complex, like diabetes or hypertension,' he said. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stigma surrounding bariatric surgery remain barriers to treatment. Many people perceive the procedure as an 'easy way out,' undermining its significance as a medically managed intervention. 'The stigma is one of our biggest challenges,' Dr. Kumaresan explained. 'Some patients hesitate to seek help because they fear being judged by family, friends, or even healthcare professionals. It's disheartening when people don't realise that this surgery could save lives.' Even within the medical community, misconceptions persist. 'Some doctors and surgeons still view bariatric surgery as mutilative or unnecessary.' 'This highlights the need for continued education and awareness, sharing of the latest evidence-based practices globally among healthcare providers.' The stigma also extends to patients themselves, with many experiencing feelings of isolation or guilt. 'Patients often tell us they've faced years of criticism for their weight, and it can take a significant emotional toll,' Dr. Kumaresan shared. 'When they finally undergo surgery and see the results, the relief and joy are immeasurable—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.' Expertise and collaboration HRPB's doctors are committed to raising awareness and improving outcomes. They frequently attend international workshops and conferences to exchange knowledge and discuss challenges. Recently, the hospital hosted Australian and Thailand surgeons for a workshop on SADI-S, further enhancing their expertise. 'By collaborating and sharing experiences, we continue to improve outcomes for our patients,' said Dr. Kumaresan. For those struggling with obesity, HRPB's bariatric clinic offers hope and a chance for a healthier future. 'Seeing patients regain their health and confidence is incredibly rewarding,' said Dr. Rama.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Remi Bader's Weight Loss Doesn't Make Her Less 'Relatable.' Fat People Aren't Here For Your Comfort
In this op-ed, associate editor Aiyana Ishmael examines the discussion around Remi Bader's weight loss, and how the 'relatable' fat friend trope is harmful. Growing up as the fat girl in the room, there was always this narrative that I was everyone's comfort person — literally and figuratively. My classmates would always say how 'comfy' I was, using my larger body as their pillow during class time, leaning on me when they needed support. When they'd deal with boy issues throughout our teenage years, they'd manage to throw out: 'You're so lucky you don't have to deal with this.' That luck, and what it always felt like, was an uppercut to my rounded jaw, letting me know that love and 'main character issues' weren't things I would have to worry about. Everyone is just so comfortable around the fat girl because you don't see her as a full fledged person with choices to be whoever she wants. She's there to be relatable, a blank canvas that can make you feel as though your subpar world isn't as bad because hers must be worse. I was reminded of these experiences this week, when influencer Remi Bader sat down with Khloe Kardashian to talk about her weight loss, after decidedly choosing not to discuss the subject with her fan-base for roughly a year. During the 60-minute podcast, and in a profile with SELF, Bader opened up about her journey getting the single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S), a bariatric surgery meant to induce weight loss. The conversation raised many complex issues for viewers, but amid all the chatter about Bader's body and her decisions around it, what really stood out to me was this: some fans complained that Bader's newfound thinness somehow makes her less 'relatable.' In fact, my issue has little to do with Bader, and everything to do with how we view fat people, and how often fat people are relegated to the margins as these so-called 'comfort' people. To me, calling fat or formerly fat influencers 'relatable' seems coded — something that many fat people might understand instinctively, perhaps having had experiences like my own. What I hear when people say this is that plus-size people are here to make you feel better about yourself, an extension of the illogical belief that because someone isn't 'supermodel thin' they aren't as intimidating. It's certainly true that the hyper-thin, extremely toned bodies that many celebrities have are unattainable to most people. Still, these bodies are held up as the ideal — we compare ourselves to people who have both the time and money to make their bodies fit an extremely narrow beauty standard, so it makes sense that we might breathe a sigh of relief when we see a body that looks more like ours reflected on our screens. But when we peg someone in a fat body solely as relatable, saying we followed them because of that, we're directly upholding thin bodies as aspirational — and playing into an age-old trope, one rooted in racism, that further marginalizes fat people. We often see fat bodies relegated as non-threatening and undesirable. This trope is particularly prevalent onscreen. According to the Representation Project's 2022 findings, non-fat women characters are almost twice as likely as fat women characters to be portrayed as 'fashionable," and are perceived as 'better than average looking' six times more often. Fat women characters are also more likely to be portrayed as both stupid and funny than non-fat women characters in film. But these ideas date back to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, when, according to Sabrina Strings' Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia, white slave owners tied fat, Black bodies to gluttony, laziness, and hypersexuality that they claimed was rooted in an inherent lack of self-control. White people used this ideology to further oppress Black people, pointing to their bodies as evidence that they needed to be controlled. They also used it to uphold their own beauty standards, decreeing that thin, white women were the ideal, while fat, Black women were undesirable, out of control. These ideas, that fat people are undesirable, that they're gluttonous, that they're non-threatening, persist today, and are particularly harmful for women of color. But fat people and plus-size content creators aren't online emotional support fodder for you to trap into a box. They're nuanced beings that deserve to be treated as such. Bader isn't the only person I've seen discussed this way. Actress Barbie Ferreira faced backlash to her weight loss; influencer Rosey Blair did too, when she told her followers she was taking a weight loss drug. The tricky thing about advocating for body positivity and making a living off being a plus-sized influencer is that if you lose weight, there are thousands of followers who will have some pretty strong feelings about it, and maybe that's understandable — though ultimately how people treat their bodies is their choice and theirs alone. It's nice to relate to one another, to feel connected; and it's natural to want to see bodies like your own reflected back at you. In fact, we should see all kinds of bodies both online and in media. Seeing and celebrating body diversity allows more of us to exist happily in our bodies, understanding that they're normal and beautiful. So, it's then understandable that an influencer losing weight, particularly when they came to fame specifically because of their fatness and fat advocacy, might trigger some feelings. But following a fat woman because she's 'relatable,' not because she's a full and interesting person whose body is also beautiful and aspirational, creates this unrealistic standard, trapping fat people — especially Black and Brown women — into being your proverbial pillow, or at worst your punching bag. We need to carefully examine our relationship with influencers, particularly those who offer their body as their main product, and what that means for how we think about fatness in real life. If fat creators are valuable to you simply because they are fat, becoming your comfort person the way I was for many of my friends, that's not a celebration of body diversity, it's limiting the potential of fat people to the bounds of their body. As I've gotten older, still existing in a large body, but working in fashion, getting to go to fashion weeks and interviewing celebrities, I now experience a narrative that I didn't get while growing up: Aspirational. So, it isn't far-fetched to see plus-size bodies as such. Take a look at influencer Simi. As a creator I've followed for years, her content and lifestyle has always been aspirational to me. Her being plus-size doesn't make her any more relatable than the thin white women who are also doing fashion content and traveling the world — what her body does signal is that there's room for all of us in this field and in any field, that our body size doesn't preclude us from achieving our dreams. In 2025, we need to stop indirectly putting thin bodies on a superfluous pedestal. Fat bodies can be aspirational, the same way thin bodies can be relatable. Fat people and plus-size content creators aren't just your online 'fat funny friend.' They're people that deserve to exist outside of your projections of them. Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue
