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Bariatric surgery

Bariatric Operations in Batna: 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

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

We carry out two principal operations: gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Review how each works, what it treats and when it is advised, and choose your method with confidence.

Sleeve gastrectomy

Reduction of 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 done
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 done
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 feel comfortable

Each patient gets care, comfortable rooms and modern equipment

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Get in touch through any channel you like

Our team will reply to your questions and help you choose a consultation time

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Bariatric surgery is not for everyone

After a consultation and check-up, the surgeon and you make the decision on surgery together.

SuitableSurgery helps 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

The cost is named at the consultation once your plan is ready, and it is fixed in the contract.

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Sleeve gastrectomy

Reduction of stomach volume

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Gastric bypass

Losing weight by changing the food route

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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Free

First consultation

Examination by the surgeon and a personal treatment plan

First consultation

Free

the price of surgery is confirmed
and fixed in your contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

Your doctor assesses your health, discusses your goals and chooses the appropriate bariatric surgery method. The consultation gives you the cost, which is fixed in the contract.

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

One package — from preparation to 12 months of support. No extra charges.From your pre-surgery preparation
to follow-up support for 12 months.

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

$3,600$4,800

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The process

Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation until discharge

An agreed treatment plan, monitoring in hospital and support for a year.

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Consultation and a treatment plan

Your doctor assesses your health, discusses what you want to achieve and orders tests to find the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Booking your operation date

We book your surgery date: the deposit is payable by card at the clinic or online via bank transfer. All terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Pre-operative tests

You see the specialists and have blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy before surgery. The doctor gives you the precise list at the consultation.

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

The bariatric operation takes place under general anaesthesia, performed by the surgeon with the chosen method; after surgery the medical team monitors the patient.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

Once the operation is over, you stay in hospital supervised by doctors. Depending on its complexity and how you feel, this lasts from 1–3 to 4–5 days.

A doctor and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

The clinic team supports you for a year after discharge: you get advice on diet and recovery, and scheduled check-ups track your well-being, weight and test results.

During the consultation the doctor prepares a plan and walks you through the surgery

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

You pay nothing for the consultation, happens before surgery, with no obligation.

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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

Senior 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.

The patient care manager holds your first consultation free of charge: they work out your BMI, explain the methods and book your appointment with the surgeon.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

We support you at every stage

Your personal coordinator

The clinic's first contact for you — from your first message until the consultation

Patient support

Answers your questions before the first consultation and helps select a date that works for you

  • 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

Patient support

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

From discharge to your final check-up — with you throughout recovery

Patient support

Remains in touch during recovery and books your follow-up appointments with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Reasons patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

An approach shaped around you at every stage

The best method is chosen for your health, lifestyle and goals, and our team is with you all the way.

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

Long-term
support after the operation

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

A patient at the clinic

Real results that last

Steady weight loss, improved well-being and a better quality of life.

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We work around your schedule

We respect your time — open 24/7, easy booking and a personal approach that follows your pace.

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

Fixed prices

After your consultation, the method is chosen by the surgeon and the price is made clear — no hidden fees and no surprises before your result.

Prices

What bariatric surgery costs

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  • Sleeve gastrectomy

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  • Gastric bypass

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

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FAQ

Answers to common questions
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Batna: 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 Batna 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.

How do I get my exact price?

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About weight loss surgery for patients from Batna

Why do diets fail? The body fights back: metabolism slows, appetite grows, and lost kilos return. When diet changes and medication cannot fundamentally improve the situation, surgery becomes the effective way out. Batna residents who have tried diets, fasting and pills for years without a lasting result are exactly the patients for whom bariatric operations are intended.

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 Batna follow this route from start to finish.

Everything needed for the result is combined in one package, with no hidden fees and no surprises. For patients from Batna, it includes surgery by a dedicated team, round-the-clock care in the ward with meals and nursing, a doctor nearby 24/7 and a personal coordinator. The first step is a free 15-minute consultation with a bariatric 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.

Bariatric surgery

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.

Bariatric surgery

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 Surgery Questions in a City Built on a Roman Plan's Doorstep

Batna sits at 1,048 metres in the Aurès mountains, a few hours' drive from the Roman ruins of Timgad and Lambaesis, and the people who live here are used to climbing: stairs, slopes, market streets that tilt. That makes weight a daily, physical matter, and it explains why many readers arrive at bariatric surgery after years of dieting rather than as a first idea. Say so in your first message; the story of previous attempts is clinically useful.

Prepare a one-page summary before writing: height, today's weight, your highest and lowest weight in the past five years, conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea, and every medicine you take. Attach two daylight photographs, front and side, if you are comfortable doing so; otherwise add waist and hip measurements. Send it to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, where somebody replies at any hour. If you have had an earlier abdominal operation, say so; it changes which investigations come first and how the surgeon thinks about access.

What you receive is an orientation, not a commitment. You learn which kinds of operation might be discussed for a case like yours, which investigations are normally needed first, and what the surgeon will want to ask. Nothing is booked and no deposit is requested by a consultation. Take the reply home, read it with your family, and write down every question that makes your stomach tighten.

A decision about the stomach touches the family table, not only the body. Mothers cook, brothers comment, children copy. Plan one calm conversation at home before you go further, and include whoever shops and cooks in the household. Surgeons repeatedly say that the people who succeed have a kitchen that agrees with them. People in the quarters around the Stand district, Bouzourane or Kechida often shop at neighbourhood markets, so a short sentence about who buys the food at your house gives the team a realistic picture.

One to Five Days Under Observation: What the First Hours Look Like

After the operation the patient stays under observation at the clinic for between one and five days, depending on the extent of surgery and any related conditions. Someone with diabetes or heart trouble may need more time than a patient with no other illness, and that is caution rather than bad news. Ask before admission how many days are likely for you personally. If a heart or lung specialist has examined you recently, keep those reports in one folder and bring them along; it spares you repeat tests.

Within the first hours you are normally allowed to sit up, stand and drink fluids. Gentle movement helps circulation and recovery, and the nurses will walk you through it. Fluids are taken in small, frequent sips and not in big gulps. Bring a small bottle with a lid and a straw if sipping from a glass is awkward. Agree a simple signal with your relative, for example that any new pain or breathlessness is reported to the nurse immediately without discussion.

Batna's air is dry. Annual rainfall is only about 326 millimetres and July can reach highs around 33 degrees, so thirst can surprise people. Instead of guessing how much to drink, ask the surgical team for a written plan for the first days and the first weeks at home. Dehydration is easier to prevent than to treat. Winter mornings in January can fall close to freezing, so a warm but not overheated room at home suits a tired body better than a stuffy one.

Bring a relative who can listen to the discharge instructions with you. When you are tired, half of what you hear evaporates. Ask for the instructions on paper, stick the sheet on the kitchen wall, and photograph it. Food and drink rules in the first period are precise, and your family needs to read them too. Tell the coordinators your discharge time so that someone checks on you on the first evening at home; a short message often calms the whole family.

Desk Job in Two to Four Weeks, Physical Work Around Six

Most people return to office work between two and four weeks after surgery, while physically demanding work waits for roughly a month and a half. The difference matters for a shop assistant, a warehouse worker, a mechanic or a nurse. Describe your day to the coordinators in detail: hours on your feet, weights lifted, distances driven. The surgeon will translate that into a date. If a long journey between neighbourhoods is part of your work, ask when driving becomes comfortable again.

The city has two universities, Batna 1 and Batna 2, and a large share of local workers are teachers, administrators or students. For a lecturer, standing for hours at a board is the real problem, not marking papers. Ask for a short written note for your department and agree on a gentle first week with your colleagues before you are admitted. A teacher might try sitting on a stool for part of the lesson in the first week back; ask the surgeon whether that is sensible.

Algeria's weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, which gives a patient discharged late in the week two quiet days at home before the working week begins. Resist the temptation to schedule family lunches in the first weeks. Dining tables in Algeria are generous, and a polite refusal is easier when you have announced your temporary diet in advance. Keep one polite, ready-made sentence for guests, such as «my doctor has given me a strict plan», and ask your closest relatives to back you up.

Return to activity in steps. Start with short walks and lengthen them every few days. Keep a simple notebook with distance and how you felt, and send the coordinators a two-line update once a week. It is a tiny effort, yet it gives the surgeon a continuous picture without another appointment. Avoid cooking big family meals yourself during the first weeks; the smells and the temptation are easier to handle when someone else is at the stove.

Staged Eating and a Result That Takes Up to Two Years

Eating returns in stages. For the first one to two months the diet moves from liquids to soft food to solid food, giving the stomach time to adapt. Ask for the list of permitted foods for each stage in writing and share it with whoever cooks at home. Skipping ahead because you feel well is the classic mistake. If any food causes pain or nausea, do not swap it for another on your own; note what you ate and send the details to the coordinators.

On average patients lose around ten per cent of their excess weight each month. That is an average, not a promise: some months bring more and others bring less. Weigh yourself once a week, on the same scale and at the same hour, and ignore daily wobbles. A slow month does not mean the operation has stopped working. In the hot weeks of July, sip small amounts often rather than drinking large volumes at once.

The final result is reached in one and a half to two years, and stable eating habits are what prevent the weight from returning. The operation gives you a tool, and your routine does the rest. Agree with the household what goes onto the table and what leaves the cupboard; a home that changes together makes the change easier. Once a month, sit down together for one well-planned family meal that celebrates progress without turning the day into a feast.

As weight falls, loose skin may appear on the abdomen, arms or face, and some people later consider cosmetic surgery. That discussion belongs to a later stage, once your weight has settled, and it does not change today's decision. Take photographs every two months so you have a visual record to show any specialist in future. Keep a folder with blood test results, weights and monthly photographs; it will be the most useful thing you can show any doctor in future.

Registration, Specialty and the Family's Questions

In Algeria the medical profession is regulated through the councils of the medical professions, and nobody may practise medicine without being entered in the Tableau of the Order. The Tableau is the official register. Ask the coordinators for the surgeon's full name and specialty and compare them against the official entry. A social media profile, however polished, is not a licence. If you contact an official body to confirm registration, note the date and the answer, and share what you found with the coordinators.

Questions worth asking the surgeon: How many operations of this kind have you performed? Which techniques do you use, and why for me? What is the follow-up plan at one week, one month and six months? Who answers my questions after I leave? Put the answers in one file, because memories change after weeks, and paper does not. A serious surgeon explains what the operation can and cannot do and does not promise rapid or identical results for everybody.

When two offers arrive, compare the documents instead of the personalities: length of stay, anaesthesia, included tests, the nutrition plan and the follow-up schedule. A town that grew from a garrison camp in 1844, beside Roman cities that have lasted two thousand years, understands the lasting value of a plan written down properly. Ask what happens if the result is not what you expected and what follow-up options exist; knowing the options in advance prevents panic.

Finally, involve your relatives. Parents and children ask questions about food and meals that you may not have considered, and the answers help everyone. If you want a quiet session with a coordinator before deciding, ask for one, day or night. Nothing is rushed, and a slow decision about something that lasts for years is the sensible kind. Take as long as you need; there is no merit in a hurried decision about something that changes how you live for years.

How long do I stay at the clinic after bariatric surgery?

Patients remain under observation for between one and five days, depending on the extent of surgery and related conditions. Diabetes or other long-term illness may extend the stay. Ask the coordinators before admission for an estimate that fits your own health, and keep the written discharge instructions. Ask also when your first follow-up visit will be.

What can I do in the first hours?

In the first hours you may normally sit up, stand and drink fluids in small amounts. Light movement is encouraged under the supervision of the team, and any dizziness or sharp pain is reported at once. Do not push beyond what the nurses allow just because you feel better. Avoid eating or drinking until the team says you may.

When can I return to work?

Return to office work usually happens between two and four weeks after surgery, and to physical work after about a month and a half. It depends on your tasks. Ask for a medical note before admission and discuss a gentler first week with your employer. If your work is physically tiring, ask for a written plan of gradual return.

What will I eat in the first weeks?

The diet moves in stages from liquids to soft foods to solids over about one to two months, so the stomach can adapt. Request the list in writing, keep to the order, and tell whoever cooks at home. If food causes nausea or pain, write to the coordinators. Nausea or pain after meals should be reported so the surgeon can review it.

How much weight will I lose each month?

On average around ten per cent of excess weight is lost per month, but this varies from person to person and from month to month. Weigh weekly on the same scale and compare yourself with your own progress, not with a friend's. Early months are often faster than later ones, which is normal.

When is the final result visible?

The final result is reached in one and a half to two years. Stable eating habits are what keep the weight from returning. The early months are only part of the story, so continue regular follow-up and keep your photographs and weights in one file. Keep regular contact with the team for scheduled follow-up.

How can I confirm the surgeon is registered?

Ask for the full name, specialty and registration number, then compare with the official Tableau kept by the councils of the medical professions; nobody may practise without entry in it. No online directory could be confirmed as open, so ask for written proof and check it officially. Pay nothing until you hold both the proof and the written plan.

How do I begin the assessment from home?

Write down your height, weight, conditions, medicines and earlier diets, add two photographs if you wish, and send everything to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. You receive an initial opinion about routes and tests, with no obligation, and the team replies around the clock. Mention the hour you prefer, and the coordinators will write to you then.

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