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Bariatric surgery

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery in Constantine

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 guided and supported
throughout. Your surgery and recovery plan is reviewed at no charge — prior to deciding.

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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

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
Who it is for
Obesity without marked reflux
Anaesthesia and hospital stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Gastric bypass

Stomach volume is reduced and the food path is changed

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
Who it is for
Obesity, diabetes or reflux
Anaesthesia and hospital stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Treat the recovery times and benefits here as guidance averaged by method: how extensive the surgery is and how you recover depend on your own anatomy and features, and the surgeon confirms this at the consultation.

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Inside the clinic

A clinic where you feel comfortable

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Write or call us the way you prefer

We answer your questions and pick a convenient consultation time

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Weight loss surgery is not right for every patient

Only after a consultation and check-up is the decision on surgery made, jointly with the surgeon.

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

Once your plan is ready, the price is given at the consultation and set 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

Weight loss and rerouting 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 surgery is named
and fixed in the contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

Assessing your health and discussing what you want to achieve, the doctor selects the right bariatric method. The cost is named at the consultation and written into the contract.

A nurse and a patient in a clinic ward after bariatric surgery

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price

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

You get one package, preparation to 12 months of support, with nothing extra.Everything from surgery preparation
to support over 12 months.

  • Surgery and the surgeon's work
  • General anaesthesia
  • Post-operative hospital stay
  • A slimmer, healthier body
  • Meals at the clinic
  • Support while you keep the weight off
  • From the first day you have a personal coordinator
  • Remote progress check by photos

$3,600$4,800

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Step by step

Treatment at the clinic —
from admission to discharge

A jointly agreed treatment plan, monitoring in hospital and support over a year.

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

Consultation and a treatment plan

The doctor assesses your health, discusses your goals and orders the tests needed to choose the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Choosing and booking a date

We hold a surgery date for you: pay the deposit by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are set out in the contract for medical services

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Tests ahead of surgery

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

Your surgeon performs the bariatric operation with the chosen method under general anaesthesia, and after surgery the medical team monitors you.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

You stay in hospital under doctors' supervision after surgery; the stay runs 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

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.

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

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

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A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

Doctors

Surgeons you can trust

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

Your surgeon performs the operation and stays with you 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

You have our support at every step

Your personal coordinator

Your first point of contact at the clinic, from your first message to the consultation

Specialist in patient care

Answers any questions before your first consultation and helps you choose a suitable date

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

With you before and while you stay with us, from booking to discharge

Specialist in patient care

Helps prepare you for surgery and remains in touch during your stay at the clinic

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

With 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

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

Each stage is tailored to you

Your health, lifestyle and goals guide us to the best method, and our team is with you every step of the way.

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

Long-term
support after the operation

Our help covers adapting to new eating habits, tracking your results and maintaining them.

A patient at the clinic

Lasting, real results

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

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

Your timetable comes first

We work 24/7 out of respect for your time, 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 cost

A free consultation for any service if you apply before the end of the month

  • Bariatric consultation with the surgeon

    Free

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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 Constantine: 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 Constantine 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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Weight loss surgery in Constantine step by step

Sleeve gastrectomy turns most of the stomach into a narrow tube, reducing portion size and levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone. It suits a BMI of 35 to 45, with patients losing on average 60–70% of excess weight. For anyone from Constantine with a higher BMI or type 2 diabetes, a bypass may fit better; the surgeon compares options at the consultation.

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 Constantine 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. Constantine 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.

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.

Bariatric surgery

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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Who Decides, Who Checks: Starting With the Paperwork

For weight-loss surgery the most useful first step in Constantine is also the least glamorous one: knowing who is allowed to treat you. In Algeria the Councils of the Medical Professions Order, with the National Council of the Order of Physicians at their head, regulate the profession, and nobody may practise without entry on the Order's register. Twelve regional councils make up the structure, and the first election was held in 1998.

We could not confirm a public online directory, so do not assume that a quick search will settle the question. Ask for the registration number and the registered specialty in writing, then confirm both with the regional council yourself. A surgeon who is comfortable with scrutiny will not mind, and a proposal that cannot produce those two lines should wait until it can. It also helps to ask what the regional council can confirm by telephone and what it can only confirm in writing, so you know how long the check will take.

Compare proposals the way a grain merchant compares samples: item by item. Which operation is being suggested and why, how many days in hospital are assumed, what follow-up is included, is a staged diet plan attached, and which specialty is on record? In the twelfth century this city traded with Pisa, Genoa and Venice, and traders of that kind paid attention to what a contract listed and what it left out.

Keep one folder, paper or on your phone, for everything you receive: reports, instructions, photographs, the names of people you spoke with and the dates. Constantine, the third city of Algeria after Algiers and Oran, has a long habit of keeping records, from the days of Cirta to the register of today. Your own file will matter at every later review, including appointments with doctors who were not involved at the start. If a relative offers to look through the papers with you, accept, since a second reader notices gaps that the person who has been staring at them for days no longer sees.

Bread, Semolina and the Family Table

Constantine is a rail junction for a prosperous farming region, with a grain trade, flour mills, a tractor factory and workshops turning out textiles, wool, linen and leather goods. In a city with that background the table is built around bread, semolina and pastry, and weight is never only a personal matter, because it sits at the centre of gatherings. Before writing to anyone, note honestly how your usual day runs and where eating falls in it. A Friday gathering or a Saturday visit to relatives may seem impossible to cancel, but the people closest to you will understand when you explain what the surgery is for.

Your first message can be short and factual: height, weight, age, diets you have tried and how long each lasted, other conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea, and the medicines you take. Add a photograph in daylight if the coordinators ask for one. They reply on Telegram and Telegram around the clock, which suits someone who finishes a shift late or waits for a connecting train. If you have a past history of an eating disorder or of psychological treatment, mention it without embarrassment, because a sound assessment cannot be complete without it.

Skip the long confession. What helps the surgeon is numbers, dates and earlier attempts, plus one sentence about what you want from the operation: health, mobility, appearance or all three. The assessment rests on data. Nobody needs a justification for the past, and a calm account gets you a faster and more precise answer than an apologetic one.

Ask directly which type of operation is being considered for your case, and what makes you suitable or unsuitable for it. If the answer is vague, ask again, politely, a second time. People in this city are used to judging flour by touch, and the same practical habit works well in a consultation: trust the answer you can test, and keep asking until you can.

Hours One to Five Days: The Hospital Stretch

In the first hours after the operation you are expected to sit up, stand and sip fluids as the team allows, and this early movement is part of the recovery rather than a test. Tell the person who accompanies you to expect you to be quiet and tired at first. Ask visitors to keep calls short, because a stomach that has just been operated on does not need hospitality. Visitors can wait; your recovery cannot.

Observation at the clinic lasts between one and five days, depending on the extent of the surgery and any related conditions. Someone with diabetes, high blood pressure or breathing trouble in sleep may need longer. Ask the coordinator beforehand what will decide your length of stay, and take your medicines in their original packaging so names and doses are exact. If you take diabetes medicines, never change a dose on your own before or after surgery, and follow the written instructions from the team exactly.

Pack for comfort: loose clothes, shoes that make a short walk along a corridor easy, and a small bottle that teaches you to sip. Ask your companion to write down what the team says, because after anaesthesia it is easy to forget half of what you heard, and you will want those notes when you are back home.

If you come home in winter, remember that December is the wettest month here at 66.2 mm of rain, with January close behind at 64.8 mm. Arrange a lift in a car, wear a coat that is roomy over the abdomen, and watch wet steps carefully for the first two days. A fall on a rainy stairwell is the last thing a recovering stomach needs.

The Staged Diet and the Months of Learning to Eat

During the first one to two months you move from liquids to solid food in stages, giving the stomach time to adapt. The plan is not a punishment. Ask for it written week by week, pin it on the fridge, and give a copy to whoever cooks at home. A schedule that everyone in the household can read prevents most of the quiet mistakes that creep into the early weeks. Keep a second copy of the schedule on your phone, so that you can check it at a relative's house without having to explain it to the whole room.

At a weddings-and-gatherings table the hardest part is often embarrassment: refusing a plate your aunt has prepared, or sitting through a feast with a small cup. Say it ahead of time in a simple sentence, my doctor set this plan and I must follow it, and ask the coordinator for wording that suits your situation if you need help finding it.

Eat slowly and without a screen, chew thoroughly, and put the spoon down between mouthfuls. These small habits are what the long-term result is built on. For the first two weeks write down everything you eat and drink, then send the log to the coordinator so that your follow-up starts from facts rather than impressions. If a day goes badly, write down what happened without judging yourself, and send the note along. Patterns are far easier to fix than isolated bad days.

In summer, when July averages a high of 35.0C and only 4.0 mm of rain falls, sipping regularly matters even more. Ask the surgeon how much fluid suits you and what to avoid, and keep a bottle at hand wherever you go. Heat can make you forget to drink, and thirst is easy to mistake for hunger when your portions are small.

Ten Percent a Month, and Two Years of Habit

On average patients lose about 10% of their excess weight each month. That is an average, not a timetable: some months move faster and some slower, so do not compare yourself with a cousin who had the same operation. Record your weight once a week on the same scale at the same hour, and keep your first photograph in your file for the day you want proof of progress. If the scale stalls for two or three weeks, tell the coordinator before changing anything about your plan; a stall is common and has several possible explanations.

Return to office work comes after two to four weeks, while physical work waits until around one and a half months. If your job is on a production line, in a field or in a warehouse, give your employer a realistic date. Commuters who take the train will find the early weeks easier if they can sit for the journey, so ask about adjusted hours. Make a list of the tasks you can safely hand to colleagues for the first fortnight and the tasks that must wait until the sixth week.

Students at Mentouri University and at Emir Abdelkader University know how exam pressure pulls everyone toward fast food. If you or your son or daughter is a student, choose a date that does not collide with finals, and agree on an eating plan that fits lecture timetables. A short weekly message to the coordinators is often enough to keep contact alive during busy terms.

The final result arrives after one and a half to two years, and holds if eating habits stay stable and the weight does not return. So the real work begins after surgery: regular meals, daily movement, reviews and open conversation. When you feel strong enough, the Cirta museum and the Ahmed Bey palace make a good reward for the walking your surgeon has cleared you to do. Clothing sizes will change faster than you expect, so avoid buying a whole wardrobe at once and adjust what you already own during these first months.

What am I expected to do in the first hours after the operation?

As the medical team allows, you sit up, stand and drink fluids within the first hours. These early movements are part of recovery, and the team guides you through each of them. Ask your companion to write down the instructions you hear, because memory is poor straight after anaesthesia.

How many days will I spend in hospital?

The stay runs from one to five days, depending on the extent of the surgery and on related conditions. A patient with diabetes or high blood pressure may need longer. Ask the coordinator early what factors will decide your own length of stay, so that the answer does not come as a surprise.

When can I return to work?

Office work resumes after two to four weeks, and physical work after about one and a half months. The period depends on how demanding your job is and how your recovery goes. If you can, agree a flexible schedule with your employer and ask the surgeon before you fix a date.

How does eating change in the first two months?

You move in stages from liquids to solid food over one to two months so the stomach can adapt. Ask for the plan in writing, week by week, and share it with whoever cooks for you. Trying to shorten this stage can slow progress and irritate the stomach.

How much weight will I lose each month?

Patients lose about 10% of their excess weight a month on average. It is an average, so some months will be quicker and others slower. Weigh yourself weekly under the same conditions and talk about what you see with the coordinator, not with friends who had a different operation.

When is the final result reached?

The final result comes after one and a half to two years, and it is stable if eating habits remain stable and the weight does not creep back. For that reason the effort continues after surgery, in regular meals, daily movement and reviews. No single habit can replace the others.

How can I use the coordinators before the operation?

Send a message with your height, weight, age, the diets you have tried, your conditions and medicines, then ask which operation suits you and why. The coordinators reply on Telegram and Telegram around the clock. Write your questions down before the call so none of them are forgotten.

How do I check the surgeon is registered in Algeria?

Practice is regulated by the Councils of the Medical Professions Order and the National Council of the Order of Physicians, and registration on the register is compulsory. We could not confirm an open online directory, so request the registration number and specialty in writing and verify them with the regional council.

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