Bariatric surgery

The journey begins with a consultation with a surgeon, who will help the patient determine the most suitable surgical plan. The decision is individualized and primarily depends on the patient’s weight, anatomy, comorbidities, and previous surgeries.

Surgery

• Required Body Mass Index (BMI): from 35 kg/m²
• Expected weight loss: 70-85% of excess weight

During the procedure, a narrow, tube-shaped stomach pouch of approximately 50 ml is created and connected directly to the middle section of the small intestine. As a result, swallowed food bypasses the larger stomach, duodenum, and the upper part of the small intestine, moving straight into the mid-intestine. This leads to earlier satiety and significantly limits the number of calories consumed and absorbed.

The surgery is performed laparoscopically (also known as keyhole surgery). This means smaller incisions, minimal tissue trauma, and relatively fast and smooth recovery after surgery.

Advantages:

• Greater or comparable weight loss compared to the traditional gastric bypass procedure.
• Lower risk of complications.
• Type 2 diabetes remission in 75-85% of cases.
• Future restoration of original anatomy is possible.

Disadvantages:

• Risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
• Risk of developing acid reflux.

The surgical package includes the following services:

• Surgeon’s consultation
• Diagnostic procedures and analyses
• Preoperative consultation with a bariatric nurse
• Surgery
• Inpatient care in a private room for 2 nights
• Postoperative consultation with the surgeon
• Follow-up visits with a bariatric nurse at 2, 6, and 12 months after surgery
• Comprehensive information materials and dietary guidelines.

Additional services based on current price list:

• Bariatric nurse visit (outside package)
• Personal training
• Psychologist consultation
• Nutrition therapy counseling.

To ensure long-term success of bariatric surgeries, it is essential to significantly change lifestyle habits, improve nutrition, and increase physical activity in daily routines. This is the only way to prevent weight regain.