“The weight loss is mostly because of rapid water loss, but she is now able to sit up with support. We expect no major surgical intervention in the near future,” said Dr Lakdawala. Dr Lakdawala was also the surgeon of Daulataram Jogawat, the 180-kg Madhya Pradesh police inspector who was body-shamed by Shobhaa De on twitter on February 27. Her treatment with diuretics and protein-therapy continues, but her uric acid levels remain a challenge,” said Dr Lakdawala. “The results of the genetic tests are still expected from the US,” said Dr Lakdawala.

Source: Hindustan Times March 18, 2017 12:11 UTC