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Bariatric surgery

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

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$3,600

$4,800 · First consultation — Free

Real result
Bariatric surgery: a patient before surgery and after weight loss before after
Weight loss guided and supported
throughout. Your surgery and recovery plan is reviewed at no charge — prior to deciding.

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Results

How our patients lost weight: real results

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

Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are the two main operations we perform. Compare their mechanism, goals and indications to make a confident choice of method.

Sleeve gastrectomy

A smaller 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
Stay and anaesthesia
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Gastric bypass

Reducing the stomach volume and rerouting 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
Stay and anaesthesia
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Benefits and recovery times are shown as averages for each method and are only a guide: the scope of surgery and your recovery depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

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Modern technology, cosy rooms and personal attention for every patient

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Not every patient is a candidate for bariatric surgery

The decision on surgery is made together with the surgeon after a consultation and check-up.

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

Your cost is confirmed at the consultation once the plan is ready and written into the contract.

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Sleeve gastrectomy

A smaller stomach volume

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Gastric bypass

Losing weight by changing the food route

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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Free

First consultation

The surgeon examines you and draws up a treatment plan

First consultation

Free

the surgery price is set
and written into 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

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
  • Hospital stay after surgery
  • A slimmer, healthier body
  • 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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How it works

Treatment at the clinic —
from the first tests to discharge

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

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

Consultation and a treatment plan

Assessing your health and discussing your goals, the doctor orders the tests needed to select the appropriate bariatric method.

Booking the surgery date2

Choosing and booking a date

The contract for medical services fixes the terms; we reserve a surgery date for you, and the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or by bank transfer online

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Pre-operative tests

Before surgery you will have blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy, plus specialist appointments. The doctor provides the exact list at the consultation.

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

The surgeon does the bariatric operation under general anaesthesia by the method chosen. After surgery, the patient stays under the medical team's monitoring.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

Doctors supervise you in hospital after surgery for a stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days, depending on the complexity of the operation and how you are feeling.

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.

The doctor draws up a plan at the consultation and explains how the surgery will go

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

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

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Doctors

Surgeons to rely on

Bariatric surgeon Andrey G. Ugay

Andrey G. Ugay

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27 years of experience

Leading 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

One surgeon operates and follows you all the way, from the first consultation to the result.

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

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

We support you at every stage

Your personal coordinator

First contact at the clinic for you — from your first message through to the consultation

Care specialist for patients

Helps you find a convenient date and answers your questions before your first consultation

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

From the moment you book to discharge — with you before and during your stay

Care specialist for patients

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 all through recovery, from discharge to the final check-up

Care specialist for patients

Stays in touch during your recovery and schedules follow-up visits with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Reasons patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

An individual approach at each stage

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

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

Long-term
follow-up support after surgery

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

A patient at the clinic

Lasting, real results

Steady weight loss, feeling better 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: booking is easy, the approach is personal and we adapt to your pace.

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

Fixed prices

You get a clear price after the consultation, when the surgeon chooses the method: no hidden fees and no surprises along the way to your result.

Prices

Bariatric surgery: price list

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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 Safi: 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 Safi 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.

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Weight loss surgery in Safi step by step

Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment for obesity and related diseases. Unlike plastic surgery, it changes how the digestive tract works and addresses the causes of excess weight. For patients from Safi, four main methods are available: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S. Each is chosen individually based on BMI, related conditions and personal goals.

Eating changes in stages. A staged diet lasts 1–2 months, moving from liquid to soft to solid food so the stomach can adapt, with the focus on protein and limited high-calorie, fatty dishes. Following specialist advice, patients lose on average 10% of excess weight per month. Those from Safi build stable eating habits that keep the weight from returning.

Your investment covers more than surgery. The package includes the full diagnostic programme, the chosen laparoscopic method, inpatient care with food and nursing staff, round-the-clock medical presence and specialists tracking your weight and tests throughout the first year. For people searching for weight loss surgery in Safi, the first consultation with the surgeon is free and takes about 15 minutes.

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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.

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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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Sardine Shifts, Kiln Hours and a Stubborn Scale: Who Asks About Weight Surgery in Safi

Life in Safi is organised around the clock of work rather than the clock of hunger. The harbour, which was enlarged between 2014 and 2017 and is still the country's main sardine port, starts before sunrise; the phosphate works that opened in 1965 turn shifts over day and night; the potters of the city's 212 registered workshops keep their own irregular hours around the firing of the kilns. In a town of roughly 346,000 people, according to the 2024 census, meals are often whatever fits between these rhythms, and plenty of residents reach their late thirties carrying twenty, forty or sixty kilograms more than their joints and blood pressure can comfortably support.

Bariatric surgery is meant for exactly this group, and it is meant as a long project rather than a rescue. It suits adults whose weight is high enough to damage their health, who have already tried sensible diets and exercise for years, and who are ready to change how they eat for the rest of their lives. It is not a shortcut for someone who wants to drop a clothing size before a wedding, and a good surgeon will say so in the first conversation.

From Safi you do not need to rearrange a working week to find out whether you qualify. The first step is a written file sent from your phone, and the answer arrives while the harbour, the workshop or the office carries on without you.

The File: What You Send and What Comes Back

A useful file is plain and honest. It holds your height, your current weight and the weights you remember from the past ten years, the diets and programmes you have already tried, any diagnosis such as diabetes, high pressure, sleep apnoea or joint pain, the medicines you take, and the most recent blood tests you have. Add a note about your schedule, because shift work and night work change how a meal plan is built.

Send everything to the coordinators in Telegram or Telegram; they answer around the clock, so a message written after a late shift is not left waiting for office hours. What returns is a first opinion from the surgical team: whether an operation looks appropriate, which type of operation is being considered, which additional tests are needed, and whether a psychological and nutritional assessment should come first. Sometimes the honest answer is a medical programme before surgery, and a team that tells you this is a team worth listening to.

Surgery is never decided from a single message. Expect follow-up questions about your eating pattern, about sleep, about whether the people at home will support the change, and about what you hope the operation will let you do. Those questions are not obstacles; they are the first part of treatment.

Hospital Days One to Five and the Kitchen You Return To

On the day of the operation you are encouraged to sit up, stand and take small sips of fluid within the first hours, which is the earliest sign that recovery has started. Depending on the type and extent of the surgery and on any other conditions, the hospital stay lasts from one to five days. You go home only when the team is satisfied with your vital signs, your fluid intake and your walking.

Those days double as a short course. Nurses and dietitians teach you to drink slowly, in small spaced sips; to stop at the first sign of fullness; and to keep a record of what you swallow. People who leave the hospital knowing these rules by heart begin well, and people who slip back into old habits in the first week usually feel it quickly.

Prepare the kitchen before you leave for the operation. Put small plates and bowls where you can reach them (the glazed pottery bowls so typical of Safi are the right size), keep water within reach at every hour, and ask someone in the family to handle shopping and cooking for the first week. If the house has a steep staircase, move what you will need to the ground floor. Agree with your relatives that meals will look different now, and why.

Liquids, Purées, Soft Food, Solids: The First Two Months

During the first and second months you move through stages: liquids first, then purées, then soft food, and finally solid food. Each stage teaches your stomach to accept a small portion, your tongue to slow down and your mind to recognise fullness before discomfort. Rushing a stage does not speed up weight loss; it produces vomiting and a bad association with food.

Fish is welcome in Safi, and it is one of the better sources of protein once solid food returns. Protein goes on the plate first at every meal, and the dietitian sets portion sizes and times. This is where the Monday-to-Friday working week matters: if you work fixed shifts, write the times of your meals into the plan rather than eating when work allows, and let your employer or workshop foreman know that you will need short breaks.

Return to work follows the type of work. A desk or light job often resumes after two to four weeks. Jobs that involve lifting and carrying, whether crates at the quay or loaded trays at the kiln, usually wait for about a month and a half, and the surgeon draws up a staged return. Early strain takes energy that the body needs for healing, because you are eating little.

Living With Two Calendars: Work Weeks, Weekends and Family Gatherings

A Moroccan week runs from Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday belong to the family. For someone recovering from weight surgery the weekend is the most testing part of the schedule, because that is when relatives visit, trays of food come out and refusing a second helping feels rude. Decide in advance what you will say. A short, friendly sentence such as 'my doctor has set my portions' ends the discussion in most households, and relatives usually become allies once they understand the reason.

Weekdays need their own plan. Port work, factory shifts and a long morning at the workshop all push meals to odd hours, and a patient who skips protein for ten hours and then eats too quickly pays for it with nausea. Pack small portions in a container with a lid, carry a bottle of water you can sip slowly, and set a phone alarm for each eating time. Dietitians on the follow-up team can adjust the plan if you move between day and night shifts.

Social life changes more slowly than the body does. Cafe tables, wedding feasts and religious holidays will return as normal parts of the year; the difference is that you will taste, not finish. Many patients say that the first feast after surgery felt strange for exactly this reason, and that by the second one they had a routine.

Ten Percent a Month, and a Settled Weight at Year Two

On average, patients lose about ten percent of their excess weight each month. The loss is fast at the start and then slows gradually, which is normal and does not mean the operation has stopped working. Weight settles between a year and a half and two years after surgery, and the habits you build by then decide whether it stays there.

Safi's mild Atlantic seasons help with the habit of walking. January days reach about 18.7 degrees and nights fall to 7.9; August peaks near 29.3 by day with almost no rain, while November is the wettest month with 68.7 mm. Plan your walks for the pleasant parts of the day, and keep a rainy-day alternative at home so that a wet week does not become a week without movement.

Follow-up is not optional. After surgery the body absorbs certain vitamins and minerals less well, so periodic blood tests are part of the plan, together with a weight check each month. Keep a notebook with water, protein and how you felt after meals, and send it to the coordinators; the surgeon reads small changes early, before they turn into problems.

Checking the Surgeon, Comparing Offers, Deciding Without Rush

In Morocco, doctors practising in both the public and private sectors are grouped under the National Council of the Order of Physicians. Ask the surgeon for his registration number and his specialty, and keep the answer in writing. The council's website does not display a public search tool on its front page, so your own written request is the practical method of verification.

When you compare proposals, ask each one to state four things on paper: the type of operation and why it fits your case, how many days you will spend in hospital within the one-to-five range, the schedule of nutritional and medical follow-up over the next eighteen months, and how questions are answered between visits. Be wary of anyone who promises a particular final weight, pushes you to decide in one sitting without tests, or becomes uncomfortable when you ask about registration.

Give yourself a week. Talk to the family doctor, talk to the people who will cook beside you, and write down whatever still worries you. The remote consultation was designed to move at your pace, and a decision that will shape every meal for years deserves that time.

Is weight surgery a decision for me alone, or for my family?

It is your decision, but it works far better when the household takes part. Families who learn the new rules before the operation, such as small portions, protein first and no drinking with meals, make recovery easier. One conversation at the kitchen table before surgery is worth more than many reminders afterwards.

Can I eat the fresh fish I grew up with?

Yes, once your diet has moved from liquids and purées to solid food. Fish is a good source of protein, and the dietitian will tell you how much and when. The plan decides quantities, not appetite.

Which habit causes the most trouble after surgery?

Drinking during meals and eating fast. Both push against the small stomach and take away the early feeling of fullness on which the whole operation depends. Sipping between meals and chewing thoroughly are the first rules learnt in hospital, and the last ones that successful patients give up.

How do I handle a family feast in the first months?

Eat your planned portion first, protein before anything else, and sip water between bites. Tell the host beforehand that your doctor has set your quantities, and bring a small plate of your own if that makes things easier. Nobody should push food on you after hearing the reason.

When can I go back to heavy work such as pottery or carrying at the port?

Light and desk work often resumes after two to four weeks. Jobs that involve lifting and standing for hours wait for about a month and a half, and the surgeon sets the stages. Describe your working day truthfully, because the schedule is built from it.

Will the loss stop at a certain weight?

Weight settles somewhere between a year and a half and two years after surgery, at a level determined by your body and your habits. Slowing along the way is normal, so look at the general direction across months rather than a single week on the scale.

Will I have loose skin after losing a lot of weight?

A large loss can leave slack skin in some areas. The surgeon will assess it once your weight has settled and, if needed, will discuss a later body-contouring step. Raising the subject at the first consultation keeps expectations realistic.

What should I do when the scale stops moving for a week?

A pause of a week or so happens to many patients and is not an alarm. Review your notebook of water, food and walking, send it to the coordinators, and let the doctor decide whether to wait or adjust. Panic and a return to old habits cost more than the plateau itself.

Who decides when I have blood tests after surgery?

The medical team and the surgeon. The tests watch vitamins and minerals that the body absorbs less well after the operation, and the schedule belongs in the written follow-up plan covering at least eighteen months. Ask for it before you agree to any proposal.

Can I do shift work and still follow the meal plan?

Yes, though the plan must be written around your actual hours. Tell the dietitian whether you work days, nights or rotating shifts, and set alarms for small meals and water. A plan built around your real week is easier to keep than a generic sheet.

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