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Bariatric surgery

Bariatric Operations in Annaba: Who They Suit

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$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

Before and after: weight loss in our patients

Each result belongs to a real patient of 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

Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are the two main operations we perform. Compare their mechanism, goals and indications to make a confident choice of method.

Sleeve gastrectomy

A smaller stomach volume

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

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$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

Less stomach volume and a changed route for food

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

We show average benefits and recovery times for each method as a guide only: the extent of the operation and recovery are individual, set by your anatomy and features, and confirmed by the surgeon at the consultation.

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Not every patient is a candidate for bariatric surgery

The decision on surgery is made together with the surgeon after a consultation and check-up.

SuitableBariatric surgery addresses

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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Drop us a line on Telegram — our coordinator will tell you whether you are a candidate for bariatric surgery. The surgeon consultation is free, with no obligation to have surgery.

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

Your cost is confirmed at the consultation once the plan is ready and written into the contract.

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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

Rerouting food and losing weight

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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First consultation

A treatment plan after the surgeon's examination

First consultation

Free

the surgery price is set
and written into the contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

Following a health assessment and a talk about your goals, the doctor chooses the right bariatric surgery method. The cost is named at the consultation and set in the contract.

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price

What the $3,600 (≈ DZD 485,000) price includes

No extra charges: one package takes you from preparation through 12 months of support.Everything from surgery preparation
to support over 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
  • A coordinator assigned to you from day one
  • Remote progress check by photos

$3,600$4,800

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Step by step

Treatment at the clinic —
from the first tests to discharge

Hospital monitoring, a treatment plan agreed with you and a year of support.

A bariatric surgeon shows a patient the surgery plan on a tablet1

Consultation and a treatment plan

The doctor looks at your health, talks about your goals and requests the tests needed to choose the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Reserving your surgery date

A surgery date is reserved for you, with the deposit paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are recorded in the contract for medical services

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Tests ahead of surgery

Ahead of surgery you take blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy, and see the specialists. The exact list is given by 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

After surgery, doctors supervise you in hospital. You stay from 1–3 to 4–5 days, depending on the complexity of the operation and your well-being.

A doctor and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

On discharge you receive diet and recovery advice. Scheduled check-ups monitor how you feel, your weight and your test results, and the clinic team supports you for a year.

At the consultation the doctor draws up your plan and explains the surgery step by step

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

The consultation costs nothing, takes place before surgery and has no obligation.

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Doctors

Trusted surgeons

Bariatric surgeon Andrey G. Ugay

Andrey G. Ugay

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27 years of experience

Lead 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

The surgeon who operates on you also follows you, from the first consultation to the result.

Our patient care manager holds the first consultation — calculating your BMI, explaining the methods and booking you with the surgeon. It costs nothing.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

We support you at every stage

Your personal coordinator

Your first clinic contact, from the very first message to the consultation

Care specialist for patients

Answers 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

By your side before and during your stay, from booking to discharge

Care specialist for patients

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

By your side through recovery, from discharge to your final check-up

Care specialist for patients

Arranges your follow-up visits with the surgeon and stays in touch while you recover

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Reasons patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

A personal approach at every stage

We find the best method for your health, lifestyle and goals. All the way through, our team is with you.

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

Long-term
follow-up support after surgery

Adapting to new eating habits, tracking and keeping results — we help with it.

A patient at the clinic

Lasting, real results

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

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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

Once the consultation is over, the surgeon chooses the method and you receive a clear price — no hidden fees and no surprises on the way to your result.

Prices

Bariatric surgery: price list

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  • Bariatric surgeon consultation

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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

Questions patients often ask
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Annaba: price and what is included

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

How much does bariatric surgery in Annaba cost?

Prices start from $3,600 (≈ DZD 485,000). 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.

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Sleeve, bypass or SADI-S in Annaba: a short guide

The decision rests on clear criteria: body mass index, overall health with related chronic conditions, and failed previous attempts at weight loss. BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Contraindications include acute illness, severe chronic or mental illness, and less than six months since breastfeeding ended. Annaba patients receive a personal assessment against these points.

Step one: consultation. Step two: laboratory and instrumental tests, gastroscopy and specialist reviews. Step three: surgery through small punctures by a permanent team, not a duty shift. Step four: 1–5 days in the ward with meals and nursing. Step five: a staged diet and a year of follow-up. People in Annaba follow this route from start to finish.

What sets this programme apart is a result guarantee written into an official contract: weight loss is fixed legally, not just in words. Surgeons have 9–27 years in the field and work as a permanent team. Annaba residents can tick the situations that sound familiar on the page and then check their case for free with a surgeon.

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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.

Bariatric surgery

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.

Bariatric surgery

Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

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Weight, Work and the Harbour City: Where the Question Begins

Annaba lives by its port, its factories and its long seafront evenings, and a lot of its residents have spent years in a cycle of diets that work for a season and then reverse. When the scale climbs back after every attempt, and knees, heart and mood begin to complain, people start typing questions about bariatric surgery. The honest first question is not whether you want to be slimmer, but whether your health picture makes an operation a reasonable medical option.

That judgement belongs to a surgeon who has seen your file, not to a photograph or a rumour from a cousin. Gather what you have: height and weight, a rough history of diets you have tried, any conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea, and the medicines you take. Add two full-length pictures, front and side, in light clothing. Coordinators pass the whole bundle to the surgeon, no booking is required, and they answer at any hour.

The city had 464,740 residents in 2019, and about a million in the wider agglomeration, so desk workers, dockers, teachers and students all sit inside the same statistic. Long sedentary days with irregular meals explain part of many stories, and there is no blame in saying so. It is simply useful detail, because a dietary follow-up plan is only credible when it is built around the way you actually spend your week.

Be wary of fast promises circulating in online groups. Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut around habits; it is the start of new ones that must last for years. A serious surgeon explains the proposed procedure, its risks and what will be asked of you afterwards before mentioning a date. If someone quotes a precise result in a precise time without asking for medical background, step back and compare with a written offer from somewhere else.

Before you contact anyone, write down in your own words what you expect from the operation: easier breathing on stairs, better blood sugar, clothes in a different size. Goals tied to health survive the dull middle months, while a goal tied to one wedding fades once the wedding is over. Sharing that sentence with the coordinators helps the team understand what success would mean for you personally.

From the First Hours to Day Five: What Happens in Hospital

In the first hours after surgery you are allowed to sit up, stand and sip fluids. People are often surprised by how soon this happens, and it is intentional: movement helps circulation and recovery. Do not try to do more than the nurse suggests, and do not hesitate to ask for an arm the first time you stand. Calm cooperation on the first day saves you from days of avoidable tiredness later.

You then remain under observation for between one and five days, depending on the extent of the surgery and any related conditions. Please do not compare your stay with a friend's, because someone with diabetes or a breathing issue may stay longer than a person whose file is clear. Ask the surgeon before the date what your own expected stay is, and write the number down for whoever is accompanying you.

Choose one steady companion who knows your medicines and their times, and keep the stream of visitors small in those early days. Constant conversation and hospitality tire you and take away the rest the body needs. Agree with your family that only one person will contact the coordinators, so news reaches everyone from a single source and you avoid the muddled versions that appear when every relative tells a different friend.

Before you leave, ask for written instructions on food, medicines and warning signs, and read them together with your companion while you are still in your room. Do not rely on memory on a tired day. If a line is unclear, photograph the page and send it to the coordinators, who ask the surgeon and return the answer in plain words that you and your family can read together in the evening.

Liquids First: the Weeks of a Staged Diet

A staged diet runs for one to two months, moving from liquids to soft foods and finally to solids so the stomach can adapt. These weeks are protection, not punishment. Hurrying to solid food produces pain and vomiting and may land you back in hospital. Follow the schedule the team writes for you even on days when you feel capable of more, because feeling better is not the same as being ready.

Prepare the liquid stage before the operation: measured cups, water bottles, small bowls. Put a chart on the fridge with drinking and meal times. In a household where several generations eat together, a clear agreement with your mother or spouse about preparing your food separately matters, since the shared family table is the biggest test of the early weeks, far larger than any hospital corridor.

Seasons colour this stage. In winter, with rain above 100 mm in January and 126.2 mm in November, people lean toward hot broth and heavy dishes, while August highs near 31.8 °C bring cold drinks and iced desserts. Agree with the team on what suits each season, and ask frankly which foods will be absent from your table for a while, so a family gathering does not surprise you.

Drink small amounts regularly and do not wait for thirst; carry your bottle everywhere. Dizziness, persistent nausea or an inability to drink enough are signs that should not wait for the weekend. Send a message to the coordinators describing the symptoms and they pass it to the surgeon straight away. They are reachable at any hour, and a short question tonight beats a larger problem tomorrow.

Back at Work: Office, Dock or Factory Floor

Return to office work usually comes after two to four weeks, while physical work waits for about a month and a half. The local economy leans on the port, which exports iron, zinc, cork, livestock and cereals, and on phosphate processing, food production and the steel complex at El Hadjar. If you work in one of those fields, describe your daily movements to the surgeon in detail, so the rest period is set for your real job.

Lecturers, administrators and students at Badji Mokhtar University, which counted more than 40,000 students in 2004, generally find the return easier, but they must manage small frequent meals through long lectures. Pack a suitable lunch box, a water bottle and a phone alarm. Campus canteens and meeting schedules do not bend for a person who needs six small meals, so plan the day on paper before the first morning back.

Algeria's weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, so a Sunday return gives you one full working day followed by two days of rest. Try that rhythm if your employer allows it. If you work nights or rotating shifts, ask for a temporary adjustment, because a regular pattern of eating and sleeping is part of what keeps the first weeks stable and the digestive system calm.

Handle leave with paper. Ask the surgeon for a note with the recommended rest period and give it to your employer well before the date. Do not promise an early return under pressure from embarrassment, and do not stay home longer than needed out of fear. A written plan spares you many tiring conversations and tells those around you that this is a medical matter and not a luxury.

Eighteen Months to Two Years: a Result Kept by Habit

On average a patient loses about ten percent of the excess weight each month, and the pace slows gradually until the final result settles after one and a half to two years. Resist weighing yourself every day, which discourages more than it informs. Pick one fixed day a week, pair the number with a waist measurement and a photograph in the same light, and watch the direction of the line instead of a one-day wobble.

The result depends on more than surgery. Stable eating habits are what stop the weight returning, and those live in your kitchen: who cooks, what sits in the cupboard, what is served at gatherings. Talk to your family early about small shared changes that stop your table working against you. If a relative treats pressing food on guests as generosity, explain gently that your refusal is not an insult.

Annaba traces its roots to Hippo Regius, where Saint Augustine served as bishop from 396 to 430, and later wore the name Bône and the nickname pearl of the East. Walking among the Roman ruins, near the basilica or on the slopes of the Edough massif makes a worthy goal once your condition permits. Ask the surgeon when longer walks can start and treat them as a reward you look forward to.

Learn the follow-up route before accepting any offer: who watches your weight, when tests are done, whom you call if something worrying appears, and whether vitamins and supplements are part of the plan. A sheet of paper that answers these questions clearly shows that its author thinks about life after the operation, not only about the day of surgery.

Clothes change faster than expected, so do not buy a new wardrobe early. Keep one or two pieces in a middle size and wait for the pace to settle. Some people notice loose skin in places after a large loss, and this is something to raise with the surgeon early as part of a long plan, not a failure. Monthly photographs tell you when that conversation is due.

Who decides whether I am a candidate for bariatric surgery?

The surgeon decides after reviewing your height, weight, history of earlier attempts and any related conditions. Send these details together with two full-length photographs, front and side, to the coordinators, who put your file in front of the surgeon without any obligation to book. A single picture or a number in a short message is not enough for a fair judgement.

How long do I stay in hospital?

You stay under observation for between one and five days, depending on the extent of the surgery and related conditions. In the first hours you may sit up, stand and drink fluids. Ask the surgeon before the date for the expected stay in your own case, since patients with accompanying illnesses can stay longer.

What will I eat in the first weeks?

You begin with liquids and move step by step to solid food over one to two months, so the stomach adapts. The written diet plan from the team is your reference. Do not hurry to solid food because you feel better, as that causes pain and vomiting and may take you back to hospital.

When can I go back to work?

Office workers usually return after two to four weeks, and those with physical jobs after about a month and a half. If you work at the port or in a factory, describe your daily movements to the surgeon in detail, and ask for a written note you can hand to your employer.

How much weight will I lose and how fast?

On average about ten percent of the excess weight comes off each month, then the pace slows, and the final result settles after one and a half to two years. Cases differ and nobody can promise a number. Track direction with waist measurements and weekly photographs, not only the scale.

Can the weight come back after surgery?

It can, if the old eating habits return. A lasting result rests on steady habits kept for years, not on the operation alone. Discuss the family table and gatherings early with your relatives, and ask the team about the follow-up plan before you decide anything.

Does Annaba's climate matter during recovery?

It matters in practical ways. With August highs near 31.8 °C you need to sip water regularly, and with 126.2 mm of rain in November you should keep warm and avoid the wettest days. Agree with the surgeon on what suits the season in which your operation falls.

How do I check my surgeon's registration?

A doctor in Algeria must be entered on the Tableau kept by the Order of Physicians, whose national council works through twelve regional councils. Ask the surgeon for the registration in writing, and ask your regional council how it confirms enrolment. Do not rely on a spoken assurance alone.

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