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Bariatric surgery —
is it right for me?
Tick the situations that sound familiar.
From 2 matches — a reason to talk to a surgeon.
Reasons to see a surgeon
A surgical consultation is warranted not only by a high BMI but also by related conditions
Medical history
Excess weight since childhood or a genetic predisposition
Metabolic disorders
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension associated with obesity
Resistance to conservative treatment
No durable effect from dieting and medication over several years.
Medical history
Excess weight since childhood or a genetic predisposition
Metabolic disorders
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension associated with obesity
Resistance to conservative treatment
No durable effect from dieting and medication over several years.
When is bariatric surgery justified?
Surgery is prescribed only when clear criteria are met
The role of body mass index (BMI)
BMI is the key measure used to assess how severe obesity is. You get it by dividing body weight (kg) by height squared (m²). 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.
Key factors
- The patient's body mass index (BMI)
- Overall health and any related chronic conditions
- Unsuccessful past attempts at weight loss by traditional means
Why don't diets and exercise work for everyone?
Plenty of people diet and exercise for years, only for the body to resist: a slower metabolism, a bigger appetite and the weight coming back. When diet changes and medication clearly cannot fundamentally improve matters on their own, the only effective option left is bariatric surgery.
Key factors
- The patient's body mass index (BMI)
- Overall health and any related chronic conditions
- Unsuccessful past attempts at weight loss by traditional means
The role of body mass index (BMI)
BMI is the key measure used to assess how severe obesity is. You get it by dividing body weight (kg) by height squared (m²). 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.
Why don't diets and exercise work for everyone?
Plenty of people diet and exercise for years, only for the body to resist: a slower metabolism, a bigger appetite and the weight coming back. When diet changes and medication clearly cannot fundamentally improve matters on their own, the only effective option left is bariatric surgery.
Medical indications
for bariatric surgery
Those with chronic conditions should consult a clinic doctor!
Indications
Excess weight
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Sleep apnea
Joint disease
Varicose veins
Fatty liver disease
Reproductive health problems
Contraindications
Age under 18
Malignant tumors
Less than six months since breastfeeding ended
Acute illness or flare-ups of chronic disease
Severe chronic and mental illness
Blood clotting disorders
Pregnancy
Bariatric surgery methods at City Medical Centre
Sleeve gastrectomy
The operation involves removing most of the stomach and turning it into a narrow tube. As a result portions shrink a lot and the hunger hormone ghrelin falls, so the patient reaches fullness sooner and eats less.
Effectiveness: the method is appropriate for a BMI of 35 to 45. Average loss of excess weight is 60–70%.
Specifics: results are less lasting than with bypass surgery. Weight can return if the diet is not kept, especially with high-calorie drinks and liquid foods.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
The surgeon shapes a small pouch, 50–70 ml, from the top of the stomach and routes it directly to the small intestine. Food intake drops and calorie absorption decreases as food covers a shorter distance in the gut.
Effectiveness: the operation is considered the “gold standard” for a BMI over 45–50 with type 2 diabetes. Excess weight loss reaches 75–85%.
Specifics: more lasting results than other bariatric methods. Associated conditions such as diabetes and hypertension often go into remission. Because digestion is anatomically altered, vitamins and minerals must be taken for life.
Mini gastric bypass (MGB)
This procedure improves on the classic bypass. Instead of the standard approach, the surgeon creates a single connection (anastomosis) between the small stomach and the small intestine. A simpler technique means an easier experience for the patient and a shorter recovery.
Effectiveness: like the classic Roux-en-Y bypass, it helps patients lose up to 75–80% of excess weight.
Specifics: shorter surgery, quicker recovery. It is technically reversible, yet bile reflux is a risk because of the single anastomosis.
Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI-S)
SADI-S combines the advantages of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass in one modern technique. It is done in two stages: stage one makes the stomach a narrow tube; stage two reroutes the small intestine so that most of it is excluded from active digestion.
Effectiveness: among the most powerful bariatric operations — excess weight loss reaches 80–90% with a lasting result.
Specifics: the reduced stomach lowers appetite once the ghrelin-producing zone is removed, and routing food past a section of intestine limits how many calories are absorbed. Suitable for super obesity (BMI over 50), severe type 2 diabetes, or as a second stage after an ineffective sleeve.
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Preparing for bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
It starts with a surgeon's consultation: medical history, choice of method and a recovery plan
Lab tests
Full blood count and urine test, biochemistry, HbA1c, plus a coagulation panel (clotting test).
Instrumental diagnostics
X-ray of the chest, ECG, kidney and abdominal ultrasound, leg vein Doppler.
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy (required) and colonoscopy (if indicated).
Specialists
Endocrinologist, GP, psychiatrist, cardiologist and, for women, gynecologist.
Diet
For 2–4 weeks before surgery, cut out fast carbs and fats; the day before, eat light meals.
Lifestyle
In the month before, quit smoking, scale down physical activity and avoid stress.
The day before
Last light meal in the evening; last fluids 3–4 hours before surgery.
Lab tests
Full blood count and urine test, biochemistry, HbA1c, plus a coagulation panel (clotting test).
Instrumental diagnostics
X-ray of the chest, ECG, kidney and abdominal ultrasound, leg vein Doppler.
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy (required) and colonoscopy (if indicated).
Specialists
Endocrinologist, GP, psychiatrist, cardiologist and, for women, gynecologist.
Diet
For 2–4 weeks before surgery, cut out fast carbs and fats; the day before, eat light meals.
Lifestyle
In the month before, quit smoking, scale down physical activity and avoid stress.
The day before
Last light meal in the evening; last fluids 3–4 hours before surgery.
Our specialists
Our experienced bariatric surgeons care about every patient's health
Ruslan S. Menzulin
Bariatric surgeon · surgical oncologist
Trained at Mercy clinic, mentored by Vadim Gushchin, and spoke at the World Congress of bariatric surgery in 2025. A co-author of an international study in The Lancet.
Andrey G. Ugay
Lead bariatric surgeon · surgeon
The country's most prolific surgeon in SASJ operations. A member of the national Society of Bariatric Surgeons' expert council and a frequent speaker at national and international congresses.
City Medical Centre bariatric surgery centre
— your path
to confidence and harmony
Obesity care at City Medical Centre is comprehensive. After the first check-up, every patient receives a personalized lab and instrumental diagnostic program to uncover each disorder in the body.
A method matched to your goal
Our doctors pick the surgical method for every patient individually. They examine your health, weight history and related conditions before deciding, so they can propose the most suitable surgical treatment.
Support that stays in touch
The City Medical Centre team remains by your side after surgery. For the whole first year, specialists follow your weight loss, check your tests and answer every question about diet and recovery.
Fast recovery
Bariatric operations at City Medical Centre are laparoscopic, which greatly shortens recovery. Most patients are up and moving on day one and return to normal life within a week.
Full diagnostics on site
Skip the trips between clinics. Our centre provides everything for your work-up, our own lab through ultrasound and gastroscopy. Prep is quick and free of queues, all in one building.
Recovery after bariatric surgery
How recovery goes is largely individual, yet minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques keep the rehabilitation period to a minimum.
Duration
The patient is kept under clinic observation for 1 to 5 days, depending on the scale of surgery and related conditions.
Activity
Sitting up, standing and drinking are allowed in the first hours after surgery.
Wound care
Absorbable sutures are used; they dissolve on their own.
Work
7–14 days after surgery you can return to work, depending on how physical the job is.
Restrictions
No bathhouse, sauna or intense physical exercise during the first weeks.
Diet
The prescribed staged diet runs 1–2 months, shifting from liquids to solids so the stomach adapts.
Pace
By following the specialists' advice, patients lose 10% of excess weight per month on average.
Stabilization
The end result is achieved in 1.5–2 years, when the patient already has stable eating habits that prevent weight regain.
Important! Recovery is overseen by City Medical Centre specialists, with psychological and medical support at every step of weight loss.
Duration
The patient is kept under clinic observation for 1 to 5 days, depending on the scale of surgery and related conditions.
Activity
Sitting up, standing and drinking are allowed in the first hours after surgery.
Wound care
Absorbable sutures are used; they dissolve on their own.
Work
7–14 days after surgery you can return to work, depending on how physical the job is.
Restrictions
No bathhouse, sauna or intense physical exercise during the first weeks.
Diet
The prescribed staged diet runs 1–2 months, shifting from liquids to solids so the stomach adapts.
Pace
By following the specialists' advice, patients lose 10% of excess weight per month on average.
Stabilization
The end result is achieved in 1.5–2 years, when the patient already has stable eating habits that prevent weight regain.
Important! Recovery is overseen by City Medical Centre specialists, with psychological and medical support at every step of weight loss.
Book a consultation
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Frequently asked questions
about bariatric surgery at CMC
Bariatric vs plastic surgery: what's the difference?
Many mix them up, but they pursue fundamentally different goals. Bariatric surgery medically treats obesity and related diseases by changing how the digestive tract functions, addressing the causes of excess weight and metabolism. Plastic surgery reshapes the external contours of the body; it does not treat obesity or influence metabolism.
How soon can I return to work and normal life?
Will there be visible scars?
We work with modern laparoscopic technique. The operation needs only 4 small punctures, 5 to 15 mm each. Cosmetic sutures are applied, so healed marks are almost invisible.
What diet do I need to follow?
Stage by stage, you move from liquid food to soft and then solid. Priority goes to protein, and high-calorie, fatty food is limited.
What types of bariatric surgery are there?
City Medical Centre performs four core types of bariatric surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass (MGB) and SADI-S duodeno-ileal bypass. Selection is individual and takes into account BMI, related conditions and the patient's goals.
Can I plan a pregnancy after surgery?
After bariatric surgery pregnancy is possible, yet doctors recommend at least 12–18 months of waiting. Meanwhile the body stabilizes, weight arrives at target values and nutritional status normalizes.
Do I need to take vitamins after surgery?
Yes, vitamins after bariatric surgery are a must. Because the digestive anatomy changes, the body absorbs some nutrients less well, so regular vitamin and mineral supplements become a permanent part of the patient's life.
Can the weight come back?
Weight can be regained after bariatric surgery, but this is very unlikely with the doctor's advice followed. Proper nutrition, avoiding high-calorie drinks and regular follow-up with City Medical Centre specialists are crucial.
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Everything about bariatric surgery for Nashville patients
Weight that began in childhood, a family history of obesity, shortness of breath on stairs, avoiding photos — these are common reasons people in Nashville start thinking about surgery. A consultation is warranted not only by a high BMI but also by related conditions. The surgeon reviews your health and weight history and offers the most suitable of the four surgical methods.
It begins with a surgeon's consultation: medical history, choice of method and a recovery plan. Patients from Nashville 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.
Starting is simple. Leave your name and phone number or write in any messenger, and a coordinator will arrange a free consultation. In about 15 minutes the surgeon will say whether bariatric surgery is right for you and which method fits. For people from Nashville, this conversation is the fastest way to replace temporary fixes with a lasting solution.
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