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Bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery in Mohammedia with a Contract Guarantee

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 results of our patients

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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

Choose your method with confidence by comparing our two main procedures — sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass — in terms of how they work, their purpose and their indications.

Sleeve gastrectomy

Reducing the 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 needed
Obesity without marked reflux
Anaesthesia and hospital 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
When it is needed
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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Our clinic

Feel at ease throughout your stay with us

Modern technology, cosy rooms and personal attention for every patient

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Choose how you would like to contact us

We answer your questions and pick a convenient consultation time

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Not every patient is a candidate for bariatric surgery

The choice to operate is made jointly with your surgeon following a consultation and check-up.

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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Text us on Telegram — our coordinator will let you know if bariatric surgery is the right choice for you. The surgeon consultation is free, with no obligation to go ahead with surgery.

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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

Reducing the stomach volume

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Discounted price

Gastric bypass

Rerouting food and losing weight

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 cost of the operation is named
and recorded in the contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

Your goals are discussed, your health is assessed and the right bariatric method is chosen by the doctor. The price is given at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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price

What the $3,600 (≈ MAD 36,000) price includes

All in one package, from the preparation stage to 12 months of support — and no extra fees.From your pre-surgery preparation
to follow-up support for 12 months.

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

$3,600$4,800

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What to expect

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 evaluates your health, talks through your goals and orders the tests needed to select the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Choosing and booking a date

We reserve your surgery date; the deposit can be made by card in the clinic or by online bank transfer. The contract for medical services sets the terms

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Tests before surgery

Preparation for surgery means blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound, a gastroscopy and specialist consultations. Your 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

After the operation you stay in hospital under doctors' supervision for 1–3 to 4–5 days, depending on the complexity of the operation and how you feel.

A doctor and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

After discharge you get advice on diet and recovery. Scheduled check-ups track how you feel, your weight and your test results. The clinic team supports you for a year.

At the consultation you get a plan from the doctor and an explanation of how surgery will go

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

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

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Doctors

Surgeons you can rely on

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 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

We support you at every stage

Your personal coordinator

Your first contact at the clinic, all the way from your first message to the consultation

Patient care specialist

Before the first consultation, answers your questions and helps find a date that suits you

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

With you before your stay and during it, from booking to discharge

Patient care specialist

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

By your side from discharge to your final check-up during recovery

Patient care specialist

Keeps in touch during recovery and books your 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

We choose the best method for your health, lifestyle and goals. 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 surgery

We help you get used to new eating habits, monitor your results and hold on to them.

A patient at the clinic

Real and lasting results

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

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We fit around your plans

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

After the consultation the surgeon chooses the method and you get a clear price — no hidden fees and no surprises on the way to your result.

Prices

What bariatric surgery costs

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

  • Consultation with a bariatric surgeon

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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 common questions
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Mohammedia: price and what is included

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

How much does bariatric surgery in Mohammedia cost?

Prices start from $3,600 (≈ MAD 36,000). 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?

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

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. Mohammedia residents who have tried diets, fasting and pills for years without a lasting result are exactly the patients for whom bariatric operations are intended.

It begins with a surgeon's consultation: medical history, choice of method and a recovery plan. Patients from Mohammedia then complete a work-up — blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c, coagulation, chest X-ray, ECG, abdominal and kidney ultrasound, leg vein Doppler and a required gastroscopy — plus consultations with a GP, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist and, for women, a gynecologist.

One package covers the full journey, from consultation to final result. There are no separate charges added later: ward, meals, nursing care and coordinator support are included. To find out whether surgery suits you, patients in Mohammedia can book a free surgeon consultation; the doctor reviews BMI, health and weight history and recommends a method.

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.

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

Anna, 31

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

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Doctor: Andrey G. Ugay

Veronika, 25

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

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

Valentina, 23

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

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Doctor: Andrey G. Ugay

Anna, 27

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

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Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

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A Refinery Closed, a Waistline Stayed: Weight in an Industrial Seaside Town

For decades the Samir refinery was the centre of Morocco's petroleum industry, and Mohammedia was the town that lived around it. It closed in 2015, but the habits of an industrial port town are still visible: shift work, canteen lunches, long hours in a vehicle or at a control desk, and a seafront that is more often a view than a training ground. In that setting weight tends to arrive slowly, and by the time a person writes to us it has often been a medical question for years.

The numbers behind that question are simple. Body mass index, weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared, is the main tool for judging the degree of obesity. Surgery is usually justified above a BMI of 40, or above 35 when serious related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure are present. In some cases surgery is considered at lower values too, if non-surgical approaches have failed. The first job of the online consultation is to place you honestly on that scale.

You send your height, current weight, weight history, diagnoses, medicines and the diets or supervised programmes you have already tried. Coordinators answer through Telegram and Telegram at any hour, which suits people who start work before dawn at the port or finish after midnight. A bariatric surgeon then reads the file and tells you whether an operation fits your case and which method is worth discussing.

The Method: Laparoscopy Through Four Small Punctures

The operation relies on modern laparoscopic technique. Instead of one long incision, the surgeon works through 4 small punctures of 5 to 15 mm, and cosmetic sutures are used, so after healing the marks are barely visible. The anaesthesia is general. The method itself, whether a sleeve or another operation, is chosen with you after the surgeon has seen your history, and the consultation is the place to ask why one method is proposed rather than another.

Hospital stay depends on the method and how you feel. It runs from 1 to 5 days, with doctors supervising you after surgery for 1 to 3 days or, in more complex cases, 4 to 5. Everything from preparation to 12 months of follow-up support is organised as a single programme, so the work after the operation is as planned as the operation itself.

People often ask whether this is the easy way out. It is not. The operation changes the stomach, but the results depend on what happens afterwards: eating habits, protein, vitamins, movement and regular check-ups. A year of support exists because the first twelve months are when habits form.

Preparing Like a Port Worker Prepares a Shipment

Preparation is practical and has a clear order. Two to four weeks before surgery, cut fast carbohydrates and fats. A month before, quit smoking, reduce physical activity and avoid stress. The day before, switch to light meals, with a last light meal in the evening and the last fluids 3 to 4 hours before the operation. The same plan applies to everyone preparing for bariatric surgery.

A town that handles liquid bulk and petrochemicals understands checklists. Treat this one like a manifest: tests booked, medicines reviewed with the surgeon, a person arranged to help at home in the first days, leave from work agreed, and a list of questions ready. If you work shifts, tell the coordinators your rota so that the last meal and the last fluids can be timed against it.

Stress is on the list for a reason. People in demanding jobs often eat in response to tension, and the weeks before surgery are a good moment to notice that pattern. Short walks on the corniche, regular sleep and honest conversations with family members help more than any restriction.

Getting Back: Desk, Dock and Sea

Recovery time depends on the activity. Office work is possible after 2 to 4 weeks. Physical work, which in Mohammedia can mean port, factory or fishing tasks, waits for 1.5 months. Swimming is allowed after 30 days, and other exercise is added gradually as weight goes down. Holidays and any longer break should be planned no sooner than one month after surgery.

The climate is on your side. Winters are mild and summers are cooled by the Atlantic, with annual averages of about 22 degrees by day and 14 by night, so there is almost never a season in which walking outdoors is unpleasant. The corniche and the beaches of Sablet, Mimosa and Manesmane offer flat, open routes. In the early weeks, short walks are the target; swimming comes at 30 days.

The Moroccan working week runs from Monday to Friday, so many patients arrange the operation to begin on a weekend and take leave through the first two weeks at least. If your job is physical, the coordinators will help you reckon the 1.5 months and talk to the surgeon about alternatives such as lighter duties.

Food, Family and the Long Game

The weight will fall, and what matters is what you do alongside it. As weight goes down, exercise grows from walking to the swimming that opens at 30 days and, later, to sport. Meals become smaller and more deliberate. The follow-up programme covers this in detail, and the surgeon explains the stages of food: liquids, soft food, then ordinary meals in small portions.

Families in a coastal town often eat together and often eat generously. Telling relatives what to expect, asking them to serve smaller portions and inviting them to walk with you makes a difference. Many patients say the hardest part is not the operation but the first dinner at a relative's house.

Pregnancy is possible after bariatric surgery, but doctors advise waiting at least 12 to 18 months so the body can stabilize, the weight can reach target values and nutritional status can normalise. Women planning a family should raise this at the consultation, because it shapes the timing of the operation.

Who Usually Writes to Us From a Port City

A common profile is the person who has carried 30 kg or more above a healthy weight for years and has watched it return after every diet. Another is a man in his forties who drives, supervises or sits for most of a shift and has been told that his blood sugar or blood pressure is rising. Another is a woman whose weight rose after pregnancies and never came down, and who now has painful knees and little energy for the school run.

None of these stories is a failure of character. Obesity is a medical condition with hormonal, genetic and environmental causes, and the working patterns of an industrial coast are part of the environment. What matters is whether a person has tried properly, whether health is already affected, and whether surgery would help more than it risks.

The surgeon will also ask about things people often forget to mention: sleep apnoea, joint pain, reflux, earlier abdominal operations and medicines. These details decide the method and the preparation, and they are the reason the first consultation is a conversation and not a form.

What Changes on the Plate, Week by Week

After surgery the stomach is smaller and needs time. The first days are liquids, followed by blended and soft food, and only later ordinary meals in small portions. The team gives a written plan for each stage so that you are not left to guess. Protein comes first, then vegetables, with sugary drinks and fried food left out as far as possible.

A smaller stomach also means a different relationship with eating speed. Chewing carefully, pausing between mouthfuls and stopping at the first sign of fullness become habits you can build in a week. Vitamins and minerals are prescribed according to the method, and blood tests during the follow-up show whether they are working.

Fish is plentiful on this coast, and grilled fish with vegetables is an obvious part of a post-operative menu. The Mimosa and Sablet seafront cafes, the boardwalk and the evening social life remain part of your life; the difference is what you order and how much.

Movement That Fits the Town

Mohammedia has the setting for habits that last. The corniche is flat and open, the beaches give space for early-morning walks, and the city is known for its golf and tennis clubs. You do not need to join either; a daily walk of thirty minutes, increased gradually, produces most of the benefit in the first months.

Swimming opens after 30 days, which in a seaside town is a strong incentive. Many patients set the date on the calendar and aim to be in the water on it. Keep in mind that swimming is only one part of activity: climbing stairs, walking to the market and playing with children all count.

As weight goes down, other exercise can be added gradually. The surgeon and the follow-up team suggest how fast to go, and it is better to be a little too careful than too keen. If an activity causes pain or dizziness, stop and report it.

Checking the Doctor and Weighing the Decision

Morocco has one professional body for doctors, the Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins, to which all practising doctors in the public and private sectors must belong. Its site, cnom-maroc.com, has no public search on the front page, so ask the surgeon for the registration details and the specialty in writing. A surgeon who works through an online consultation should have no difficulty doing this.

Good questions: which method do you propose and why, how many days will I stay, how will I eat in the first weeks, what supplements will I need, which check-ups are planned within the 12 months, and what would make you advise against surgery. A frank answer to the last one tells you a great deal about the team.

Take your time. The consultation is free and has no deadline. People in Mohammedia who decide calmly, with the facts and a family conversation behind them, are usually the ones who are happiest a year later.

Can I have the first consultation from Mohammedia?

Yes. It is online and free. Send your height, weight, history, medicines and earlier attempts to lose weight through Telegram or Telegram; coordinators answer around the clock and a bariatric surgeon gives an opinion.

What BMI makes surgery appropriate?

Surgery is usually justified above a BMI of 40, or above 35 with serious related conditions. In some cases it is considered at lower values if non-surgical approaches have failed.

How is the operation performed?

Laparoscopically, through 4 small punctures of 5 to 15 mm, under general anaesthesia. Cosmetic sutures leave marks that are barely visible after healing.

How long do I stay in hospital?

From 1 to 5 days, depending on the method and how you feel.

When can I return to work?

Office work after 2 to 4 weeks; physical work after 1.5 months.

When can I swim or exercise?

Swimming is allowed after 30 days. Other exercise is added gradually as weight goes down.

How do I prepare?

Two to four weeks before, cut fast carbohydrates and fats; a month before, quit smoking, reduce physical activity and avoid stress; the day before, eat lightly, with the last fluids 3 to 4 hours before surgery.

Can I get pregnant afterwards?

Yes, but doctors advise waiting at least 12 to 18 months.

Is there support after the operation?

Yes. The programme runs from preparation through 12 months of follow-up support.

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