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Bariatric surgery

Weight Loss Surgery in Cordoba: Sleeve, Bypass, SADI-S

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$3,600

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Bariatric surgery: a patient before surgery and after weight loss before after
Weight loss guided and supported
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Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) in Cordoba: price and key facts

Bariatric surgery for patients from Cordoba at City Medical Centre starts at €3,250 (from $3,600). The first online consultation is free; the doctor names the final price and it is fixed in the contract.

Price
€3,250 (from $3,600)
Performed by
Andrey G. Ugay, lead bariatric surgeon
Stay
1–5 days under observation
Recovery
back to work after 2–4 weeks
Final result
18–24 months after surgery
How it works
Send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram, get a free doctor assessment and the price, then confirm the plan and dates before anything is booked.

How it works · Bariatric surgery prices

Information current as of 24 October 2026

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Results

How our patients lost weight: real results

Every case shown is a real clinic patient.

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

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Valentina, 23 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

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Evgenia, 41 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

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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

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Anna, 24 — before and after bariatric surgerybeforeafter

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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

Less 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
Indications
Obesity without marked reflux
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Gastric bypass

A smaller stomach volume plus a new 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
Indications
Obesity, diabetes or reflux
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Recovery times and benefits are averaged for each method and shown for orientation. Your anatomy and individual features shape the extent of surgery and recovery, and the surgeon confirms both at the consultation.

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Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) does not suit everyone

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

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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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.

Discounted price

Sleeve gastrectomy

Less stomach volume

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Discounted price

Gastric bypass

Weight loss and rerouting food

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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Free

First consultation

Your treatment plan follows the surgeon's examination

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

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 (≈ €3,250) price includes

One package includes preparation and 12 months of support. There are no extra charges.From getting ready for surgery
to 12 months of support.

  • Surgery and the surgeon's work
  • General anaesthesia
  • Staying in hospital after the operation
  • 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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What to expect

Treatment at the clinic —
from admission to discharge

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

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

Consultation and a treatment plan

After assessing your health and discussing your goals, the doctor orders the tests that help choose the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Reserving your surgery 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

Pre-operative tests

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

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

The surgeon carries out the chosen bariatric method under general anaesthesia. After the operation the patient is monitored by the medical team.

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

When you are discharged, you get diet and recovery advice. Regular scheduled check-ups track your well-being, weight and test results, and 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

There is no fee for the consultation, is held before surgery and carries 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

  • 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 operates and follows you — from the first consultation to the result.

The first consultation is with our patient care manager: they calculate your BMI, explain the methods and book you in with the surgeon. Free of charge.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

You have our support at every step

Your personal coordinator

From your first message to the consultation — your first contact at the clinic

Svetlana

Patient care specialist

Replies to 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

Olesya

Patient care specialist

Helps you get ready for surgery and keeps in touch while you 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

Alisa

Patient care specialist

Stays in touch through recovery and books every follow-up visit with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Why people trust City Medical Centre

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

Each stage is tailored to you

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
post-operative support

We help you adjust to new eating habits, follow your results and maintain them.

A patient at the clinic

Real, lasting results

Better well-being, steady weight loss 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

Open 24/7, we respect your time with easy booking and a personal approach, adapting to your pace.

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

Fixed prices

Following the consultation, the surgeon picks the method and you get a clear price — without hidden fees or surprises on the way to your result.

Prices

What bariatric surgery costs

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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 frequent questions
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Cordoba: price and what is included

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

How much does bariatric surgery in Cordoba cost?

Prices start from $3,600 (≈ €3,250). 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?

Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram using the buttons below. A coordinator will answer your questions and book a free consultation where the doctor names the exact price.

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Bariatric surgery in Cordoba: from consultation to result

SADI-S combines a sleeve with intestinal bypass in two stages and is one of the most powerful bariatric operations, with 80–90% excess weight loss and a long-lasting result. It suits super obesity with a BMI over 50, severe type 2 diabetes, or a second stage after an ineffective sleeve. Anyone in Cordoba in these situations can discuss it at a consultation.

During the operation the surgeon works laparoscopically, which keeps rehabilitation as short as possible. Right after, you are under round-the-clock care in a ward, with meals and nursing included. After discharge, most people in Cordoba return to office work in 2–4 weeks, following a diet plan and avoiding saunas and heavy exercise for the first weeks.

If you are comparing bariatric surgery options in Cordoba, look beyond the operation itself. Here the package bundles the work-up in the centre's own lab, laparoscopic surgery, the stay with meals and nursing, a doctor on hand 24/7 and a year of follow-up. Apply for a free surgeon consultation to see how this applies to your case.

Stories of well-known people

Well-known people who spoke openly about this operation, in their own words.

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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.

Bariatric surgery

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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Sixteen adults in a hundred: what Spain's health survey says about weight

Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) published figures from the 2020 European Health Survey. Obesity was recorded in 16.0 % of the population aged 18 and over: 16.5 % of men and 15.5 % of women. Overweight accounted for another 37.6 %. Taken together, 53.6 % of adults were above what is considered a normal weight. In plain terms, roughly one adult in six lives with obesity, and more than half are above the normal range. Someone in Cordoba who is considering bariatric surgery is therefore far from unusual.

The same survey lists the chronic problems most often diagnosed in people aged 15 and over. Hypertension comes first at 19.0 % and high cholesterol second at 15.3 %. Osteoarthritis is third at 14.4 %, and low back pain is reported by 13.7 %. These are national figures, and the survey summary we rely on gives no separate breakdown for Cordoba, so they should not be read as a local diagnosis. They do show which conditions sit alongside excess weight in everyday medical practice. Bariatric surgery is considered when excess weight comes with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, varicose veins, joint disease, fatty liver disease or reproductive health problems. The doctor decides after an assessment whether surgery can help in your case; none of this is a promise of an outcome.

Everything starts with body mass index (BMI). You divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. Surgery is generally justified at a BMI above 40, or above 35 when serious related conditions are present. Sometimes it is also considered at lower values, when non-surgical methods have not worked. If you know your height and weight, you can calculate this number before writing to us. The coordinator will repeat the calculation with you during the free online consultation and explain what it means for the choice of method.

Cordoba is a large city. Its municipality had 324,902 inhabitants in 2024, which made it the twelfth largest in Spain, and the metropolitan area counted 354,202 in 2022. A city of this size has many adults with exactly the profile described above. That makes it useful to know in advance what each route offers: the public system, a private consultation, or an online assessment such as ours.

What the national system lists for obesity, and how long queues run in Andalucía

Spanish public healthcare works from a common portfolio of services set out in Royal Decree 1030/2006. One entry concerns obesity. It includes the adjustable gastric band for adults with a BMI above 40 kg/m², or above 35 with a significant associated condition. The condition for access is that conservative alternatives have failed: diet, exercise and behaviour modification. The same decree excludes techniques whose aim is "mere aesthetic or cosmetic improvement". Procedures with an aesthetic purpose and no link to an accident, an illness or a congenital malformation fall outside public specialised care.

That second point is why the difference between bariatric and plastic surgery matters. Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment of obesity and related illnesses. It changes how the digestive tract works, which tackles both the causes of excess weight and metabolism. Plastic surgery reshapes the outer contours of the body and neither treats obesity nor affects metabolism. The methods discussed at City Medical Centre are sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass (MGB) and SADI-S duodeno-ileal bypass. How those methods relate to your public coverage is something to check with your own health service. We do not judge entitlement to public funding, and we say so plainly.

Waiting time is the other half of the picture. The official surgical waiting-list statistics for 31 December 2025 give 199,950 patients on the structural surgical waiting list in Andalucía, or 23.51 per 1,000 inhabitants. The average wait was 173 days, against a national average of 121 days. For Spain as a whole, the first published version of the national summary counted 853,509 patients, with 21.6 % waiting more than six months. A later note corrected the data for Castilla-La Mancha, so treat that national total as the initial publication. These are waiting figures for all surgery, not for obesity operations specifically, and we do not present them as bariatric waiting times.

Several specialties show how uneven the queues are. In Andalucía, traumatology had 42,247 patients waiting for surgery, with an average of 187 days. Nationally, plastic surgery had the longest average wait at 269 days. Hip replacement averaged 98 days, with 13.7 % beyond the 180-day maximum, and knee replacement averaged 105 days, with 15.9 % beyond it. Outpatient first consultations stood at 84.42 per 1,000 people, with a 102-day average wait.

This matters for people with excess weight because joint disease and obesity often coexist. Someone waiting for a knee or hip operation may also be told that weight reduction would help. An online assessment does not replace anything in the public system, but it gives you information while you wait. You can ask the bariatric doctor which method suits your BMI and conditions, and what the plan looks like step by step. You decide afterwards, with no obligation, since the first consultation is free.

Heat, rain and sunshine: fitting a recovery into the Cordoba year

Recovery after bariatric surgery follows a predictable timetable, and the local weather affects how comfortable it is. The inpatient stay lasts 1–5 days under medical observation, depending on the complexity of the operation and how you feel. Office work is possible again after 2–4 weeks. Physical work usually resumes after about 1.5 months. Swimming is fine after 30 days, and other exercise is added gradually as weight drops. The final result of the operation becomes visible 18–24 months after surgery.

Against that timetable, Cordoba's climate is quite demanding. In the 1991–2020 climate averages from the state meteorological agency, July and August are the hottest months. The average daily maximum is 37.1 °C in July and 37.0 °C in August, with average minimums of 19.1 and 19.6 °C. Temperatures of 46.9 °C were recorded on 13 July 2017 and again on 14 August 2021. January is the coldest month, with an average maximum of 15.2 °C and a minimum of 3.7 °C. The lowest temperature on record is −8.2 °C, in January 2005.

Think about what the first weeks look like in each season. If your first weeks at home fall in the hot months, light daily walking is easier in the early morning or late evening than at midday. If they fall in winter, the chilly mornings are the main consideration. These are practical points to raise with the coordinator and the doctor. The doctor will advise on fluids, activity and food for your particular method.

Rain and sunshine follow a pattern too. Annual precipitation is 572.9 mm over 55.1 days. December is the wettest month at 90.7 mm, followed by November at 79.2 mm and October at 78.7 mm. July is the driest, with just 0.5 mm. The city gets 2,990 hours of sun a year, or 66 % of the possible total. That is 372 hours in July and only 161 in December. Relative humidity is 38 % in July and 78 % in December. In rainy months, short indoor routines can replace daily walks when the weather is bad.

We never schedule an operation by weather alone. The timing is agreed with you when the plan and dates are confirmed, before anything is booked. If you work in an office, 2–4 weeks off is the reference. If your work is physical, plan for about 1.5 months. The season can help you place those weeks.

Eating in stages when the calendar is full of fiestas

Diet after bariatric surgery is not a single list. It moves in stages from liquid to soft to solid food. The main focus is protein, with a restriction on high-calorie, fatty food. High-calorie drinks are best avoided. Because vitamin and mineral absorption changes with the new digestive anatomy, regular supplements become a lasting part of life after the operation. The doctor sets the exact schedule for your method, so the stages are not the same for everyone.

We cannot describe Cordoba's food culture, because we have no sourced facts about it, and we will not guess at what people eat. What we can say is that the year has fixed social dates, and they are worth planning around. The Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud takes place in the last full week of May. The Festival of the Cordoba Patios was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2012, and its centenary was marked in 2021. Spring is therefore a busy social period, with gatherings built around shared meals. A person who is in the liquid or soft stage during such a week will find it easier if family and friends know about it in advance.

The practical suggestion is simple. When you agree the date of the operation, bring up the dates in your calendar. Weddings, family celebrations, feria week and exams can all be set against the diet stages. The coordinator can explain what each stage means and remind you about tests and check-ups. Students in particular may want to look at exam periods. The University of Cordoba, founded in 1972, has about 21,000 enrolled students, and the Universidad Loyola Andalucía is the other university in the city. A tight academic schedule affects how you plan the weeks of lighter activity and the 2–4 weeks before you return to sedentary work.

Distance within the city is another point. The municipality covers roughly 1,253 km², which makes it very extensive. The Guadalquivir crosses it from east-northeast to west-southwest, mainly along its right bank. Not every resident lives close to the centre. Online follow-up makes this less of a problem than frequent in-person check-ups would, because many progress checks happen by photos and messages, wherever you live.

Twelve months of online follow-up and the long view

At City Medical Centre the all-inclusive package covers the whole sequence. It starts with preparation and ends with support for 12 months. During the first online consultation the doctor assesses your health and discusses your goals. The doctor then orders the tests needed to choose the method: blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy, plus specialist consultations. The exact list is given at the consultation. After surgery under general anaesthesia you stay under medical supervision for 1–5 days. After discharge, expect advice on diet and recovery, and scheduled checks of your well-being, weight and test results. A coordinator stays with you from day one. Remote progress checks by photos and answers during recovery are part of this support.

The follow-up matters because weight regain after bariatric surgery is possible. It is very unlikely if you follow the doctor's advice. The key points are proper eating, avoiding high-calorie drinks, taking vitamins and keeping regular contact with the specialists. Pregnancy is possible after the operation, but doctors advise holding off at least 12–18 months. During that period the body stabilises, weight reaches target values and nutritional status normalises. Planning a baby is a conversation to start at the first consultation, not an afterthought.

To get started, you only need to write on WhatsApp or Telegram. Coordinators answer round the clock, the free online consultation usually receives a reply within 15 minutes, and there is no commitment to surgery. Photos and your height and weight let the doctor give an initial assessment. If it turns out that surgery does not suit you, for example because of one of the contraindications such as pregnancy, age under 18 or an acute illness, the coordinator will tell you straight away.

Do the national obesity figures say anything specific about Cordoba?

The 2020 European Health Survey summary from the INE gives national figures: obesity in 16.0 % of adults and overweight in 37.6 %. The material we used has no separate breakdown for Cordoba, so we do not quote a local rate. What matters for your decision is your own BMI, which is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in metres squared, together with your health conditions. The doctor reviews both during the free online consultation.

Does the Spanish public system list any operation for obesity?

The common portfolio of services in Royal Decree 1030/2006 includes the adjustable gastric band for adults with a BMI above 40 kg/m², or above 35 with a significant associated condition. This applies after conservative alternatives such as diet, exercise and behaviour modification have failed. Procedures done only for aesthetic reasons are excluded from public specialised care. For the methods discussed at City Medical Centre, check your entitlement with your own health service. We do not assess coverage ourselves.

I am on a waiting list in Andalucía. Can I still have an online consultation?

Yes. The first consultation is free and does not commit you to surgery, and it does not interfere with a place on any list. Official figures for 31 December 2025 show an average surgical wait of 173 days in Andalucía, against 121 days nationally. Those numbers cover all surgery, not only obesity operations. Keep your current medical documents, because they help the doctor give a more accurate assessment.

Is the hot Cordoba summer a problem for recovery?

It does not rule anything out, but it deserves planning. Average July and August maximums are 37.1 and 37.0 °C, and the record is 46.9 °C. Remember the recovery milestones: 1–5 days under observation, office work after 2–4 weeks, physical work after about 1.5 months and swimming after 30 days. Ask the doctor about activity and fluids for the weeks that fall in hot weather. The date of the operation is agreed with you before anything is booked.

Can I schedule the operation around the Feria in May?

The Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud falls in the last full week of May. Your diet moves in stages from liquid to soft to solid food, with protein in focus and high-calorie, fatty food restricted. Share the dates that matter to you with the coordinator when the plan is drawn up, and you will see together how they fit with the stages. The final decision on timing is yours, with the doctor's advice.

Does living far from the city centre change how follow-up works?

Very little, because follow-up is online. The municipality is very extensive, about 1,253 km², and distances inside it can be considerable. The coordinator stays in contact with you during the 12 months of support, and progress checks are done remotely by photos. Your tests and check-ups are listed for you in advance, and the coordinator reminds you about each one.

What should I prepare before the first message?

Your height and weight, a list of your health conditions and medications, and a few photos if the coordinator asks for them. If you have recent test results, keep them at hand. The doctor will say which of the tests (blood and urine, ECG, ultrasound, gastroscopy) are needed. Write on WhatsApp or Telegram at any hour, since coordinators answer round the clock.