I am a 47 year old male, Asian Indian journalist, living in New York.  I underwent a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to reduce my weight on August 20, 2002 at Brookdale University Hospital in New York.  Eminent laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Nick Gabriel, performed the surgery with great care and expertise.  I am happy to say that I lost 70 pounds in just 90 days, taking my weight from 250 lbs. in August to 180 lbs. in November.  I just could not believe my eyes when I saw myself in the mirror each morning.  My waistline has dropped from 56" to 40" in three months.  I am now feeling fine and fit.

Prior to surgery, I was suffering from hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and elevated TGL for the past 10 years.  I am not able to say that all of these conditions are a thing of the past now and I am the healthiest I've been in over a decade.  My blood pressure is normal and all of the complications have vanished without a trace with the obesity.

I eat less and feel fine and strong.  My wife says that I look 10 years younger.  I feel younger, stronger, more active and agile.  I have had no medical complications or negative side effects as a result of the surgery.  I do not feel hungry at all and can pass any food without batting an eye.  There is no craving for food and I eat a healthy and balanced diet.  I don't ever feel tired or worn out.  The only flip side is that I have had to change my entire wardrobe and am quite happy about it!  

I was quite skeptical when I first approached Dr. Gabriel for the surgery and several of my friends and relatives tried to dissuade me from going forward with it.  I am very happy that I did.

Dr. Gabriel took pains to explain all of the negative and positive points that helped me make the right decision for me.  He was very transparent in his dealings.  He is a great human being, a wonderful surgeon, an excellent communicator and above all a caring human being.  I am very fortunate to have been operated on by such a eminent surgeon who takes extra care and goes the extra mile to make his patient feel safe and happy. 

Muthuswamy Prakash