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Obese Indians turn to bariatric surgery for a quick fix

Published Wed, Jan 28, 2015 · 09:50 PM

New Delhi

THESE days, real estate developer Prateek Sawhney ignores junk mail from plus-size stores. Instead, he shows off his slim physique with designer duds while sporting around New Delhi in a shiny green BMW.

Mr Sawhney, 49, said that he shrank his morbidly obese 350 lb (159 kg) frame four years ago after stomach bypass surgery helped him drop almost half his weight.

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Obese Indians turn to bariatric surgery for a quick fix

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Former Zouk morphs into mod-Asian Jiak Kim House, serving laksa pasta and mushroom bak kut teh

Massimo Bottura lends star power to pizza and pasta at Torno Subito

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What the fish? Diving for flavour at Fysh – Aussie chef Josh Niland’s Singapore debut

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