Chirag Barjatya

So, we experimented with testing my blood at four major online labs in India that offer home collection to verify if they gave wrong results or readings. 

Results are out, but instead of directly jumping to a conclusion, let's start from the start. 

1. What packages did I choose for this? 

1mg - Gold comprehensive - 1886 INR (discounted)

Healthians - Full body checkup advance - 1702 INR (app discount)

Dr Lal - Swasthfit Super 4 - 2350 INR (no discount)

Apollo - Prime health plan - 1675 INR (some prime membership discount and no vitamin profile)

All these included major things like CBC, vitamin profile, Lipid, LFT, KFT and Glucose Fasting. 

Attaching screenshots of the amount I paid.

2. App/Booking experience.
1mg - greatest 
Healthian - great
Dr Lal - sarkari
Apollo - manageable. 

Dr Lala even called me twice while I was on the booking page. idk why, and they called me again today on the same number, asking if I booked the test while it was already done—fundamental CRM issues. 

All of them offered to add on a partner's test at a more discounted price.

3. All phlebologists arrived on time. 

Only 1mg and Apollo were wearing masks and carrying an immaculate hygienic kit. (you can see in pics I uploaded earlier)

Dr Lal and the Healthians didn't care to wear masks; they sanitised and used new needles for obvious reasons. 

All of them wore gloves, 1mg guy showed me using new gloves, but healthians one didn't even wear gloves.

4. Reports time. Let's start with fasting. 

1mg - 96
Dr Lal - 87
Healthians - 88.73
Apollo - 83 

5. Now, let's see the LFT—liver function test reports. I've attached the pictures for your reference. Same sequence. 

1mg
Dr Lal
Healthians
Apollo

I don't see anything major. 

6. KFT time - Protein protein protein harm kidneys?

I have genetically less uric acid than the normal range. And all of the reports state the same. Another sign of no kalabazaari. 

7. Now, we can move to vitamin profiles. All reports showed my vitamin d is low and b12 is good. 

Apollo test didn't cover it. I realised it right now. 

8. Now, let's see the cholesterol profile. 

Genetically, my LDL remains on the higher side. Trying my best to lower it but looks like I cannot. All of the reports showed the same. I might have to start medication after more testing rounds and my lipidologist's advice. , 

9. Attaching thyroid as well for your reference. 

Report Delivery : 
1mg - 1pm
Dr Lal - 5pm
Healthian - 7pm
Apollo - 7:30pm

Conclusion, my pov and what's next: 

I did this test to verify the doubt I had in my mind for longest period. Whenever I visited the hospital, doctors used to disregard these reports and always asked to conduct tests at the hospital itself.

However, this experiment cleared many doubts. And all the proofs are in front of you. 

My POV: Testing is easy in India. Why are you not testing yourself and your parents? It is cheap. They come home. They give results within some hours. What is stopping you? 

Next, I will be testing my lungs completely to see how much damage pollution has caused so far. I will also be testing my heart to check the cardiac risks and what we can do about them. 

I am doing this purely for awareness purposes. Not selling anything here. Few people said things like ohooooo you are trying to become bryan or huberman

No, I am not. I won't ever sell you random pills to run my house. Testing yourself is not equal to copying someone. Testing is essential, and everyone must do it.

I had my LASIK eye surgery to fix my vision last week. Everything you need to know about why I went for LASIK, how the recovery was, where I went for it, what precautions I took, and so on is in this thread. 

Read only if you are planning for LASIK. Others can ignore. 

Also, the problems I am facing right now.

First, why did I go for surgery to remove the specs? 

I have been wearing glasses for more than 10 years now. I broke them several times, spent vast amounts of money on different types of lenses, and made separate numbered sunglasses. 

But this was becoming a task in daily life: constantly taking care of the specs and keeping two of them, one for the sun and one for the night. 

Daily searching for specs upon waking up added another daily fatigue. 

Anyway, this was my call to go for LASIK.

I consulted Dr Nitin Prabhudesai at Dr Agarwals' eye hospital in Kothrud, Pune. He suggested LASIK and gave me options for other advanced procedures, but I went for LASIK because it has the highest success rate and is cost-effective, per my budget. 

What is the best treatment for you? The doctor will suggest upon consultation.

Procedure and the process!

Two visits in total. 

One was for the workup and to check if my cornea thickness was optimal for the surgery, and the other was for the surgery.

Check up took - 30min. 
Surgery took 12 minutes in OT and 30 minutes in prep.

That's about it. 

I was at the home within 2 hours.

During surgery. 

They put some drops and put you under the machine. 
It pains a bit, like some sting, but only lasts 6 minutes per eye. 

And you will have to look at the green dot in the machine. You will get some burning smell as well during laser work.

Post Surgery: 

They asked to put drops on an hourly basis on the first day, and then some drops will continue for 2-3 months, twice a day, and some gel to apply every night.

My current condition after a week. 

I am back to lifting weights. I am back to screens. 

I did some night driving right now. The high beams look hazy, but the doctor said it will be fine in 2-3 months. If you drive a lot in the evening, plan it accordingly. 

Putting drops thrice a day for now, it will reduce to twice a day after some time.

Now, I showed some of your questions to the doctor and he answered some of them. Pasting here; 

My family is pushing me to get LASIK. I want to know everything, but most of all, the state of dryness. Also, I have heard people get dark circles a few months after LASIK. So an update on that as well, 6 mos later.

Answer: LASIK is a safe and effective procedure with a smooth recovery for most patients. Temporary dryness can occur but is manageable with lubricating drops and proper care. There is no direct link between LASIK and dark circles—good rest and hydration help maintain eye health

Minimum power needed, if any, for this surgery? Also, how did you evaluate that this is safe enough?

Answer: LASIK requires no strict minimum power, but it is generally performed for prescriptions of -1.0 D or higher for myopia and +1.0 D or higher for hyperopia, with stable vision.

LASIK’s safety is evaluated through thorough pre-surgery screenings, including corneal thickness, eye health, and prescription stability. Advanced technology and decades of research ensure high safety standards, making it a reliable procedure for eligible candidates.

Is there any age constraint for getting this done?

Answer: LASIK is generally recommended for individuals aged 18 to 35 with a stable prescription. There is no strict upper age limit, but eligibility depends on overall eye health.

My kid has 7 power age 16. How safe is it? kindly tell the details please

Answer: LASIK or SMILE isn’t recommended at 16 since the prescription may still change. The best options now are glasses, contact lenses, or myopia control methods until vision stabilizes.

Does one need to have a stable number before going through? 

Answer: Yes, a stable prescription for at least a year is crucial before undergoing refractive surgery. If your power is still changing, there’s a higher risk of regression, meaning you might need glasses again sooner.

Was it Contura Vision LASIK and why not the SILK procedure? All the doctors say it's better , faster recovery, etc, etc.

Answer: Contoura Vision LASIK is usually the better choice for cylindrical power correction as it precisely targets corneal irregularities. SILK (SMILE) is a good option for lower prescriptions but may not be ideal for those with high astigmatism.

What is the cost for lasik surgery

Answer: It depends on your eye condition and the type of procedure you will undergo.

I am told that LASIK is useless with a cylindrical prescription.

LASIK effectively corrects cylindrical power (astigmatism) and usually provides long-lasting results if the patient is properly selected. In rare cases, mild regression can occur, especially with high astigmatism or corneal instability, but enhancements can fix it

For further assistance, please get in touch with them at their toll-free number 9594924026

That's about it. I will report back on this thread after 3 months.

Tomorrow morning I am getting my blood tests done by:

- 1mg
- Apollo
- Dr lal
- Healthians

All at the same time.

Will share the reports on timeline to understand the differences as per lab. 

Going for all the “health packages”, all under 2200₹ ones. 

Let’s see.

Thread is live: https://x.com/chiragbarjatyaa/status/1894053943161860149

@chiragbarjatyaa please publish your lung health report