British Woman Travels to Hyderabad for Surgery at KIMS Hospitals

Hyderabad:A British woman, working as a black taxi driver in London, travelled all the way to Hyderabad to undergo bariatric surgery by an Indian surgeon. She weighed 102 kg before surgery and would probably reduce her weight to 70 kg following the procedure. The details were shared at a press conference held at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli by Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur, Clinical Director – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Mannur explained: “In 2023, I performed bariatric surgery Gastric Bypass in London on Jane Fox the )husband of Alexandria Fox, a 59-year-old British national. Jane lost 64 kg, experienced complete relief from back, hip and knee joint pains, and complete resolution of diabetes and Blood pressure (hypertension). Seeing these results, Alexandria who weighed 102 kg and suffered from hypertension, kidney failure and thyroid issues, decided to travel to Hyderabad along with Jane and undergo surgery with me.”

The procedure performed was a Sleeve Gastrectomy, in which two-thirds of the stomach is removed, reducing its size significantly; it will reduce insulin resistance and will improve her Blood pressure and renal failure. “She had a very positive mindset, recovered within 24 hours, and was discharged the very next day. She is able to go around the hotel within a couple of days. She is now preparing to return to England in another three days. Alexandria is extremely happy with the results so far and the speed of her recovery,” Dr. Mannur added.

Alexandria works as a licensed London Black Taxi Driver London, a highly respected and difficult profession in the UK that requires three years of training and deep knowledge of all the city’s streets. Given the physical demands of the job, she wanted to ensure her health did not hold her back, which motivated her to come to India for the surgery.

Dr. Mannur further highlighted: “Sleeve Gastrectomy is a safe, minimally invasive procedure with long-term benefits. It not only reduces weight but also helps control diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnoea, improving overall quality of life and increase the life span by at least a decade. Unlike medication-based treatments, this surgery ensures long-lasting results when done with the right approach.”