We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Manoj Bharucha for performing the Reverse Bariatric Surgery for Mrs. Shakuntala Dholakia.

Mrs. Dholakia had been suffering from numerous complications following her previous surgery, including serious issues related to her heart, persistent diarrhea, and an overall critical condition that severely impacted her quality of life.

It was only after Dr. Bharucha’s timely intervention, expertise, and compassionate care that she began to show rapid signs of recovery. His dedication and precision during the procedure not only alleviated her suffering but also brought much-needed relief and hope to our entire family.

We are truly grateful for his relentless commitment to patient well-being and for giving Mrs. Dholakia a renewed chance at a healthy life.

Thank you, Dr. Bharucha. Your efforts mean the world to us.

I have lost 28Kgs over 9months with Spatz Balloon, here is my story:

Weight loss has been a challenge for me as I have tried it so many ways, you know what I’m talking about – Diet & Exercise. It either doesn’t work or it doesn’t last.

Even if I followed the diet carefully – it was so difficult and eventually I failed, and did not know how to reduce weight. I needed some help in controlling my appetite – but diet did not work so well. When I heard about the success of balloons, I was very interested to see if it could work for me.

One day my doctor Dr Manoj Bharucha was testing a new adjustable balloon, he suggested that I try it. That’s how I ended up putting the balloon in my stomach. The first few days weren’t as bad as I expected. There was nausea and vomiting, but I managed to get through

After that it was much better. My appetite was reduced and I lost weight steadily. After about 6 months my appetite started to come back. My doctor recommended adding more fluid to the balloon, but I refused as I was happy about my weight. My life has changed. I am happy with the results so far. I also feel so proud when my friends and family members tell me I look great. Most important for me is that I feel satisfied.

I have been under treatment from you, Dr. Bharucha, from March 2025, Crohn’s patient came to you with abscess formation. You would be treating many patients like me every day, but the way you give confidence to patient like us is phenomenal.

I had lost hopes and felt like a patient with serious illness and lots of negativity in me because of the same. But because of your confidence and positivity I am fine now and only on ROWASA PELLETS as guided by you. It would be normal for you to treat patient like me, but having Crohn’s from 2020 I am feeling much much better in only just 2 months under your treatment. Thanks a lot for your guidance and treatment, Can’t express in words how much I am relieved in your guidance and treatment.

Thanks a lot again

Your patient at Malad CriticAsia, Mumbai, India,