From your first enquiry to long-term follow-up — a clear, step-by-step guide to what you can expect when you choose Dr. Randeep Wadhawan for surgery.
Your Journey
6 Steps to Your Best Health
We guide you through every step to ensure you are fully prepared, supported, and confident throughout your surgical journey.
1
Initial Consultation
45–60 minutes
Your journey begins with a detailed one-on-one consultation with Dr. Randeep Wadhawan. He will review your medical history, current medications, BMI, and any obesity-related conditions. Together, you will discuss your goals, concerns, and suitability for surgery.
Complete medical and surgical history review
BMI assessment and body composition analysis
Discussion of procedure options and expected outcomes
Questions and answers session — no question is too small
Information about costs, insurance, and next steps
2
Medical Workup
1–2 weeks
A comprehensive pre-operative assessment is conducted to ensure you are fit for surgery and to identify any conditions that need optimisation before the procedure.
Blood tests: full count, metabolic panel, HbA1c, lipids, vitamins
Imaging: abdominal ultrasound, chest X-ray
Cardiac evaluation: ECG and echocardiogram if indicated
Pulmonary function tests for obese patients
Dietitian consultation and baseline nutritional assessment
Psychological screening where appropriate
3
Pre-operative Preparation
2–4 weeks before surgery
In the weeks before surgery, you will follow a structured preparation programme to optimise your health, reduce liver size, and prepare your body for the procedure.
Pre-operative liver shrinkage diet (2–4 weeks)
Medication review — some medications adjusted or stopped
CPAP therapy initiation for sleep apnea patients
Vitamin and mineral supplementation begins
Pre-operative physiotherapy and breathing exercises
Anaesthesia pre-assessment appointment
4
Surgery Day
Hospital arrival to recovery
On the day of surgery, you will be admitted to Max Hospital, Dwarka where our dedicated surgical team will care for you throughout. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia in our state-of-the-art robotic operating theatre.
Admission 2–3 hours before surgery
Meeting with anaesthetist and surgical team
Procedure time: 60–120 minutes depending on surgery type
Recovery in post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU)
Mobilisation begins same evening — walking is encouraged
Clear liquids allowed same day for most procedures
5
Recovery & Hospital Stay
1–3 days in hospital
Most patients are discharged within 1–3 days. Our enhanced recovery protocol minimises hospital stay while ensuring all safety criteria are met before discharge.
Regular pain and vital sign monitoring
Diet progression: clear liquids on day 1, full liquids on day 2
Daily physiotherapy: walking and breathing exercises
Your relationship with our team does not end at discharge. Long-term follow-up is critical for sustaining results, monitoring nutritional status, and providing support throughout your weight-loss journey.
Our patient coordinators are available to answer any questions and help you prepare. No query is too small — we are here to support you every step of the way.