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Bariatric surgery

Weight Loss Surgery in Al Kharj

Discounted price

$3,600

$4,800 · First consultation — Free

Real result
Bariatric surgery: a patient before surgery and after weight loss before after
Weight loss with guidance and support
all the way. Your surgery and recovery plan is discussed free of charge — before you decide.

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Results

Weight loss our patients achieved

These are real patients treated at the clinic.

Irina, 26 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Irina, 26

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Angelina, 22 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Angelina, 22

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Anna, 31 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Anna, 31

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Veronika, 25 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Veronika, 25

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Valentina, 23 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Valentina, 23

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Evgenia, 41 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Evgenia, 41

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Anna, 27 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Anna, 27

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Veronika, 26 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Veronika, 26

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Kristina, 23 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Kristina, 23

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Anna, 24 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Anna, 24

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Veronika, 34 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

Veronika, 34

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Comparison

Weight loss
methods

Two core procedures are offered here: gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. See how each one works, its purpose and its indications so you can pick a method with confidence.

Sleeve gastrectomy

A smaller stomach volume

A surgeon explains sleeve gastrectomy to a patient on an anatomical model

Discounted price

$3,600 $4,800

Main goal
Weight loss, feeling full quickly
When it is performed
Obesity without marked reflux
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Gastric bypass

The stomach is made smaller and food is rerouted

A surgeon shows a patient on a model how gastric bypass is done

Discounted price

$4,000 $5,200

Main goal
Weight loss, better metabolism
When it is performed
Obesity, diabetes or reflux
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

These figures on benefits and recovery are method averages, given as a guide. Your anatomy and personal features decide the extent of surgery and recovery, which the surgeon confirms at the consultation.

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About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Up-to-date equipment, comfortable rooms and attention to each patient

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Contact us the way that suits you

Ask us anything, and we will arrange a consultation at a time that suits you

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Bariatric surgery is suitable only for some patients

The decision to operate is taken with the surgeon, following a consultation and a check-up.

SuitableBariatric surgery can help with

A bariatric surgeon explains the indications for surgery to a patient
  • Excess weight
  • Hypertension
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Sleep apnea
  • Varicose veins
  • Joint disease
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Reproductive health problems

Not suitableContraindications

A surgeon discusses contraindications to bariatric surgery with a patient
  • Age under 18
  • Malignant tumors
  • Pregnancy
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Severe chronic and mental illness
  • Acute illness or flare-ups of chronic disease
  • Less than six months since breastfeeding ended

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

We tell you the cost at the consultation once your plan is ready; the contract then fixes it.

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Sleeve gastrectomy

A smaller stomach volume

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Gastric bypass

Weight loss and a new route for food

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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Free

First consultation

A treatment plan after the surgeon's examination

First consultation

Free

the cost of the operation is named
and recorded in the contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

After assessing your health and discussing your goals, the doctor picks the right bariatric surgery method. You learn the cost at the consultation, and the contract fixes it.

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price

What the $3,600 (≈ SAR 13,500) price includes

One package includes preparation and 12 months of support. There are no extra charges.Starting with preparation for surgery
and ending with support for 12 months.

  • Surgery and the surgeon's work
  • General anaesthesia
  • Hospital stay after surgery
  • A slimmer, healthier body
  • Meals at the clinic
  • Support while you keep the weight off
  • One coordinator with you from day one
  • Remote progress check by photos

$3,600$4,800

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What to expect

Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

Your agreed treatment plan, monitoring during your hospital stay and support for a year.

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Consultation and a treatment plan

Your health is assessed, your goals are discussed and the doctor orders the tests required to pick the right bariatric method.

Booking the surgery date2

Booking your operation date

We secure a date for your surgery: you can pay the deposit by card at the clinic or by bank transfer online. The terms are fixed in the medical services contract

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Lab tests before the operation

Pre-operative checks include blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound, a gastroscopy and specialist visits; your exact list comes from the doctor at the consultation.

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon carries out the bariatric operation using the chosen method. After surgery the medical team monitors the patient.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

Following surgery you remain in hospital, supervised by doctors. The stay is from 1–3 to 4–5 days, depending on the operation's complexity and how you feel.

A doctor and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

Following discharge you get advice on diet and recovery, while scheduled check-ups track how you feel, your weight and tests. The clinic team supports you for a year.

At the consultation the doctor makes a plan and tells you how the surgery will go

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

The consultation is free of charge, comes before surgery and obliges you to nothing.

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Doctors

Surgeons you can trust

Bariatric surgeon Andrey G. Ugay

Andrey G. Ugay

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27 years of experience

Head bariatric surgeon
Surgeon

  • Has performed the largest number of SASJ operations in the country
  • Expert council member of the national Society of Bariatric Surgeons
  • Speaks regularly at national and international congresses
Bariatric surgeon Ruslan S. Menzulin

Ruslan S. Menzulin

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9 years of experience

Bariatric surgeon
Surgical oncologist

  • Trained at Mercy clinic (USA) under Vadim Gushchin
  • Spoke at the World Congress of bariatric surgery in Santiago (2025)
  • Co-author of an international study published in The Lancet

One surgeon operates and follows you all the way, from the first consultation to the result.

The first consultation, free of charge, is with our patient care manager, who works out your BMI, explains the methods and books you in with the surgeon.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

Support at every step of the way

Your personal coordinator

The person you reach first at the clinic, from your first message up to the consultation

Specialist in patient care

Handles your questions before the first consultation and helps you choose a convenient date

  • Explains each step of preparation
  • Reminds you about tests and check-ups
Your personal coordinator

Supports you before and during your stay — from booking through to discharge

Specialist in patient care

Stays in touch during your clinic stay and helps you prepare for surgery

  • Supports you before and after surgery
  • Helps with documents and bookings
Your personal coordinator

Accompanies you through recovery, from discharge to your final check-up

Specialist in patient care

Stays in touch during your recovery and schedules follow-up visits with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

What makes patients choose City Medical Centre

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Personal attention at every step

Our team is with you all the way, and we choose the method that best fits your health, lifestyle and goals.

A tablet with a meal plan and a patient's diary after bariatric surgery

Long-term
follow-up support after surgery

We help you adapt to new eating habits, track your results and keep them.

A patient at the clinic

Real results that last

Stable weight loss, improved well-being and a higher quality of life.

A patient picks a convenient visit time in her planner and phone calendar

Your schedule matters most to us

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

A contract with a fixed price for surgery and no hidden fees

Fixed prices

After the consultation you know the method the surgeon has chosen and the clear price, with no hidden fees and no surprises on the way to your result.

Prices

Bariatric surgery cost

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  • Sleeve gastrectomy

    Price without discount: $4,800$3,600

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  • Gastric bypass

    Price without discount: $5,200$4,000

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FAQ

Answers to what people ask
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Al Kharj: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to SAR at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does bariatric surgery in Al Kharj cost?

Prices start from $3,600 (≈ SAR 13,500). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

General anaesthesia, a personal coordinator from day one, monitoring in the hospital and support for one year.

How long do the procedure and recovery take?

The hospital stay is 1–5 days, depending on the method and how you feel. Office work is possible after 2–4 weeks.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The first consultation is free and does not oblige you to anything. You can start online by sending a message to the coordinator.

How do I get my exact price?

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Everything about bariatric surgery for Al Kharj patients

Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment for obesity and related diseases. Unlike plastic surgery, it changes how the digestive tract works and addresses the causes of excess weight. For patients from Al Kharj, four main methods are available: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S. Each is chosen individually based on BMI, related conditions and personal goals.

The final result is reached in 1.5–2 years. Throughout the first year the team tracks weight loss, monitors tests and answers questions about diet and recovery, providing psychological and medical support at every stage. For patients in Al Kharj, regular follow-up with specialists and avoiding high-calorie drinks are the keys to keeping the result for good.

Starting is simple. Leave your name and phone number or write in any messenger, and a coordinator will arrange a free consultation. In about 15 minutes the surgeon will say whether bariatric surgery is right for you and which method fits. For people from Al Kharj, this conversation is the fastest way to replace temporary fixes with a lasting solution.

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Patient reviews

What patients write after this operation. Reviews are translated from the original language.

Irina, 26

For a long time I doubted whether to go ahead with surgery, but after the consultation I felt much calmer. Andrey Georgievich explained in detail how gastric bypass is done, what to expect after the operation and how recovery would go. I especially liked that they talked to me calmly and without pressure. I am now gradually getting used to my new way of life and I am very glad I took this step.

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Doctor: Andrey G. Ugay

Angelina, 22

For me the hardest part was deciding to have the operation. At the consultation Ruslan Sergeyevich answered all my questions in detail and explained the specifics of sleeve gastrectomy and recovery. After the operation I always understood what I was doing and why. Thank you to the doctor and the whole team for their attentiveness.

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

Anna, 31

For a very long time I tried to deal with my excess weight on my own, but I did not get the result I wanted. After the consultation with Andrey Georgievich I finally understood what to do next. I came through the operation well, and my recovery was supervised by the doctors. It was important for me to feel that I was not left alone after surgery.

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Doctor: Andrey G. Ugay

Veronika, 25

Before the operation I had many fears, mostly of the unknown. Ruslan Sergeyevich explained every stage of treatment in detail and answered even the simplest questions. Thanks to that I felt much more confident. I keep following the recommendations and I am gradually seeing the changes I had the operation for.

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

Valentina, 23

The decision to have bariatric surgery was not easy for me. I worried both about the operation itself and about how my life would change afterwards. At the consultation Andrey Georgievich explained everything in detail, so little by little my fear turned into confidence. What matters most to me now is the result and the chance to treat my health and lifestyle differently.

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Doctor: Andrey G. Ugay

Anna, 27

I am very grateful to Ruslan Sergeyevich for his attentiveness. Before the operation I had a huge number of questions, and I got a clear answer to every one of them. After the operation it was also clear which recommendations to follow and how to eat. It was important to me that the doctor stayed in touch and I felt supported at every stage.

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

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Bariatric Surgery Questions From Patients in Al-Kharj

Al-Kharj's governorate was home to 373,177 people in the 2022 national census, and it is known as the Kingdom's food basket, with a Food Industries Institute that trains the local workforce in food security and automated packaging and an annual Dairy and Food Festival celebrating the area's agricultural heritage. In a place where food is the main local industry, a conversation about weight naturally begins with food. For people who have already tried standard weight-loss methods without lasting success, the first step is usually a short message to a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram, available around the clock, describing weight history and any related health conditions.

Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment for obesity and the conditions that come with it, not a cosmetic procedure; it changes how the digestive tract works and addresses the underlying cause of excess weight rather than simply removing fat. Four main methods are available — sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S — and each is chosen individually based on BMI, related conditions such as diabetes or reflux, and the patient's own goals.

The Operation and the Hospital Stay

The operation takes place under general anaesthesia, performed laparoscopically by the surgeon using the chosen method, with the medical team monitoring the patient closely afterward. The hospital stay runs from one to five days, depending on which method is used and how the individual patient is feeling.

Preparation beforehand is practical rather than dramatic: two to four weeks before surgery, fast carbohydrates and fats are cut from the diet; a month before, smoking stops and physical activity and stress are reduced; the day before, meals become light, with the last light meal in the evening and the last fluids three to four hours before the operation itself.

Hydration Through Al-Kharj's Extreme Summer Heat

The weeks right after bariatric surgery are at their most demanding in Al-Kharj's summer, when daytime highs average close to 48°C and even overnight lows stay near 31°C; winter is an entirely different season, with highs around 18°C and lows near 5°C once December and January arrive. While the body is adjusting to much smaller amounts of food and fluid in those early weeks, that kind of dry desert heat makes staying ahead of dehydration more important than it would be in a cooler climate — sipping water steadily through the day rather than catching up all at once, and keeping outdoor activity to the cooler morning or evening hours instead of the middle of a hot afternoon.

Early walks fit best at the edges of the day, at dawn or after sunset, which suits this climate better than a routine borrowed from a gentler one. Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplements join the daily routine after this operation, because the changed digestive tract takes up certain nutrients less well, and pairing them with the water habit from the first week makes both easier to keep. The weather never decides which of the four methods a given patient receives; weight and associated illnesses do.

Recovery Milestones and Planning a Pregnancy

Return to normal life follows the kind of activity involved: a desk job is usually realistic after two to four weeks, manual work after about a month and a half, swimming from day thirty, and sport is rebuilt slowly while the weight falls. Anything demanding is usually best left until at least a month after surgery, once the body has had time to adjust.

A pregnancy after bariatric surgery can go well, yet most doctors ask for a gap of twelve to eighteen months at least before trying, giving the body time to settle, the weight to reach its intended range and nutrient levels to recover. A patient in Al-Kharj planning a family alongside this surgery benefits from raising that timeline directly with the surgeon early, rather than treating it as an afterthought once recovery is already underway.

Who the Four Methods Suit and Lifelong Follow-Up

Whether a patient suits the sleeve, the Roux-en-Y bypass, the mini bypass or SADI-S is decided one case at a time during the consultation, and not by the number on the scales alone: BMI, coexisting illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure or reflux, earlier attempts at ordinary weight loss and general health all shape which method, if any, is right. A frank conversation about eating habits, lifestyle and long-term expectations matters just as much as the physical assessment itself.

The follow-up that comes after surgery is lifelong and just as much a part of the treatment as the operation: regular blood tests track nutrient levels, scheduled check-ins monitor weight trends and any symptoms, and the surgical team stays reachable for questions that surface well after the first recovery weeks are behind a patient from Al-Kharj. Many Al-Kharj households cook around local dairy and vegetables, so a dietitian's plan works best when it names those everyday foods, such as yoghurt, labneh and cooked vegetables, and shows how their portions change, rather than offering a generic menu. Family meals deserve a plan too: when one person eats smaller portions at a shared table, it helps to agree beforehand how dishes will be served, whether a small separate plate is set aside before serving, and how to respond to relatives who insist on offering more, since the social pressure of hospitality is a real part of eating habits in a close community.

Verifying the Surgeon and What Insurance Covers

A surgery that changes the digestive tract for life calls for a direct check of the surgeon's registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, the body that registers practitioners in the Kingdom and runs an online service to confirm that a registration is valid, and for asking which of the four methods that surgeon performs regularly.

Saudi Arabia's cooperative health insurance has been compulsory for non-Saudi workers since 2005 and for Saudi private-sector employees since 2008, and it is built to fund essential and curative medical care. Whether bariatric surgery is treated as medically necessary rather than elective varies by individual case and by insurer, so a patient in Al-Kharj is better off confirming directly with their own employer or insurance provider before booking, rather than assuming either outcome without checking.

Majlis Talk About Bariatric Surgery in Al-Kharj: Four Common Claims and How to Check Them

In a town whose first industry is food, weight-loss surgery attracts more talk than almost any other operation, and most of that talk does not survive one written medical fact. The sleeve is reversible whenever you want: no, it removes part of the stomach and cannot be undone, which is why the consultation spends real time on BMI, related conditions and expectations before any method is chosen. It is done for beauty, not treatment: also no, it is a medical treatment for obesity and the conditions that come with it.

A second pair travels just as far: the operation alone is enough and normal eating returns once weight settles, and vitamins are a temporary phase while follow-up ends with the first year. The written truth is the opposite on both counts: changes to eating habits are permanent, vitamin and mineral supplements become a daily, lifelong habit because the changed digestive tract absorbs some nutrients less efficiently, and follow-up runs for life, with the surgical team staying reachable for questions that surface long after the first recovery weeks.

The way to check a claim is the same however the story changes: turn it into a written question that reaches the coordinator on Telegram or Telegram at any hour, so documented answers come back to set against the majlis talk. And when someone recounts a relative who had a bad outcome, ask the three questions: who said it, when, and with which method? A tale without details is not a medical file, and one written page weighs more in your decision than a thousand words of council talk.

What happens at the lifelong follow-up after bariatric surgery?

Regular blood tests track nutrient levels, scheduled check-ins monitor weight trends and any symptoms, and the surgical team stays reachable well after the first recovery weeks, since follow-up continues for life rather than ending once the operation itself is behind you.

What is the difference between sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass?

Both treat obesity surgically, laparoscopically and under general anaesthesia, but they act differently on the digestive tract. The better fit depends on BMI, coexisting illness such as diabetes or reflux, and the surgeon's assessment at the consultation; there is no single answer for everyone.

How long will I stay in hospital?

Between one and five days, depending on the chosen method and how the patient feels, with the medical team watching recovery closely throughout.

Does Al-Kharj's heat make the first weeks of recovery harder?

It can. With summer daytime averages near 48°C, drinking steadily matters more than usual while intake of food and fluid is small, and many patients keep their walks for early morning or evening.

When can I go back to work and normal activity?

A desk job is usually possible after two to four weeks, manual work after about a month and a half, and swimming from day thirty; other activity returns step by step as weight falls.

Will I need to take supplements permanently after this surgery?

Yes. Vitamins and minerals become part of everyday life afterwards, because the changed digestive tract takes up certain nutrients less well.

How can I confirm a bariatric surgeon is registered in Saudi Arabia?

Check the surgeon's registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and find out which of the four operations they carry out regularly.

Will my health insurance in Saudi Arabia pay for bariatric surgery?

It depends on the individual case and the insurer, since whether it counts as medically necessary rather than elective varies; confirming directly with your employer or insurance provider before booking is the safer approach.

When is it safe to start trying for a baby after bariatric surgery?

Most doctors suggest at least twelve to eighteen months, long enough for weight to level out and for nutrient levels to return to normal.

Is sleeve gastrectomy reversible if it does not work out?

No, a sleeve gastrectomy removes part of the stomach and cannot be undone, which is exactly why the consultation spends real time on BMI, related conditions and realistic expectations before any method is chosen, rather than treating the decision lightly, especially given how permanent the anatomical change is.

A neighbour says a relative had the sleeve and came out heavier. Is he right?

Only one person knows the answer: a surgeon registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties who reads your own file. Second-hand stories without a record, a method or a date compare nothing to anything, and any question of that kind becomes a written message through the Telegram or Telegram coordinator at any hour, so the answers you rely on come documented.

Is the supplements-for-life claim really true, or exaggerated?

It is true, and it is among the most accurate parts of all that talk: after surgery the digestive tract absorbs some nutrients less efficiently, so vitamins, minerals and regular blood tests become a permanent part of daily life. Anyone unsure can request a written explanation of exactly what their own method requires, sent to the team at any hour.

Page medically reviewed by Andrey G. Ugay, lead bariatric surgeon. Review date: .