Vishekh’s struggle began in 2013 with what he initially thought was a routine stomach ache. Living in a small town with limited medical facilities, his symptoms, vomiting, loose motions, and minor pain, were frequently ignored or misdiagnosed as kidney stones. However, a severe attack in July 2013 led him to a gastroenterologist who confirmed the diagnosis: Necrotizing Pancreatitis. He discovered that his condition was likely congenital, present since childhood but only manifesting severely as he reached adulthood.
The Systemic Breakdown: Pain Management vs. A Patient’s Despair
The diagnosis arrived at a critical juncture, just as his marriage was finalized. The news was met with shock; his seniors in the pharma sector were wide-eyed with fear, and “Google Maharaj” (the internet) offered a grim prognosis: a “life-threatening, incurable, and progressive disease.” For the next seven years, Vishekh lived in constant terror. Attacks occurred every 15 to 20 days. He recalls a harrowing journey where, gripped by excruciating pain during a rainstorm, he had to rely on heavy painkillers just to reach home.
Despite visiting top institutes like PGI Lucknow and major hospitals in Delhi, the conventional medical system offered no permanent solution. He underwent failed attempts to place stents in his pancreatic duct. The pain became so unmanageable that even multiple anesthetic patches couldn’t dull the agony, landing him in the ICU in critical condition. By early 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic added a layer of secondary terror to his already fragile existence.
The Padaav Pivot: The Last Resort and Ray of Hope
Exhausted by the limitations of Allopathy and driven by what he describes as “divine inspiration,” Vishekh decided to seek Padaav during the peak of the 2020 lockdown. He crossed sealed state borders to reach the center. Unlike the sterile, fear-inducing environment of ICUs and emergency rooms he was used to, Padaav felt like a “resort.” Meeting Vaidya Balendu Prakash, Vishekh was introduced to a structured life of “Reasonable and Seasonable” nutrition. For the first time, he was given hope that he could lead a normal life, provided he dedicated one full year to his recovery.
The Recovery: Restoring Function and Reclaiming Life
The recovery at Padaav was defined by a rigorous 21-day habit-forming phase followed by a year of absolute discipline at home. Vishekh followed a strict timeline: breakfast at 8:00 AM, seasonal fruits at 11:00 AM, lunch at 1:00 PM, a light snack at 4:00 PM, and dinner by 7:00 PM, which remarkably included rotis with ghee, something he thought he would never eat again.
He followed the Vaidya’s advice of “complete surrender” to the treatment for one year, sacrificing his job and staying on bed rest to allow his body to heal. The results were nothing short of a medical miracle. When he repeated his MRCP after one year, the same radiologist who had seen his damaged pancreas previously was shocked. The report officially stated: “Pancreas is normal in size.” Today, five years later, Vishekh is fit, fine, and runs his own pharmacy and hospital management business. He has become a global ambassador for the treatment. His message is a beacon for others: “Health is wealth. If you give your body one year of patience and faith, you can reclaim your entire life.“
Experience at Padaav
Vishekh describes Padaav as the only center in the world capable of truly treating Pancreatitis. He emphasizes that while Allopathy manages symptoms through failed stents and ICU patches, the Rasashastra (Ayurvedic alchemy) and structured lifestyle protocols at Padaav address the root cause. The transition from a necrotizing, damaged organ to a “normal-sized pancreas” serves as his ultimate testimony to the center’s efficacy.
