In this video, Dr. Wasim M Dar, Consultant, General & Laparoscopic Surgery at Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, explains the rise in obesity and how it's linked to serious health issues like diabetes, sleep apnea, and back pain. He discusses non-surgical options like the gastric balloon for BMI below 40, and surgical treatments like laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass for those with higher BMI. If you’ve struggled with weight loss despite trying, it could be time to explore a medically guided path with expert care.