Many myths circulate in society, making patients delay treatment. In reality, most GI surgeries today are safe, minimally invasive, and life-saving.

 Here are the top 10 myths and the truth behind them:

 Myth 1: Surgery is always dangerous.

 Truth: With modern anesthesia, laparoscopic techniques, and advanced monitoring, GI surgeries are very safe. Risk of complications is much lower than the risks of leaving diseases untreated.

Myth 2: Once you have GI surgery, you cannot live a normal life.

 Truth:Whether it’s gall bladder, appendix, or hernia surgery – patients return to a completely normal life. You can work, travel, and eat normally.

Myth 3: Without gall bladder, digestion becomes weak.

 Truth:The liver keeps producing bile. Only storage capacity is lost. Digestion remains normal, and no long-term diet restrictions are required.

 Myth 4: Hernia can be managed with a belt, no need of surgery.

 Truth:A belt only gives temporary support. Hernia never heals by itself. The only permanent cure is surgery. Delaying surgery increases risk of strangulation (life-threatening).

Myth 5: Appendicitis can be treated with medicine only.

 Truth:Medicines may temporarily reduce inflammation, but appendix can burst anytime. Surgery is the permanent and safest solution.

Myth 6: Laser surgery has no pain at all.

 Truth: Laser surgery reduces pain and recovery time, but **no surgery is 100% pain-free**. Mild discomfort is normal but manageable with medicines.

 Myth 7: GI surgery always needs a big cut on the stomach.

 Truth:Most GI surgeries today are done by **laparoscopy** (key-hole surgery) with 3–4 small cuts. Recovery is much faster, scars are tiny, and hospital stay is short.

Myth 8: Surgery means long bed rest.

Truth:After laparoscopic GI surgery, most patients start walking within 6–12 hours and go home in 1–2 days. Full recovery usually takes just 1–2 weeks.

Myth 9: After piles or fissure surgery, the problem always comes back.

Truth:With proper treatment, diet, and lifestyle, recurrence is very rare. Modern procedures like laser piles surgery have high success rates.

Myth 10: Surgery should be the last option, only when condition is very serious.

Truth:Waiting until complications occur makes surgery riskier. Early planned surgery is much safer and easier than emergency operations.

Stomach and GI surgeries are not to be feared. Most myths are based on old stories or half knowledge. With modern surgical techniques, patients recover quickly and return to normal life. The real danger is delaying surgery due to fear.