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Bariatric Surgery in Tetouan: Methods and Results

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$3,600

$4,800 · First consultation — Free

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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

Before and after: weight loss in our patients

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

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

Making the stomach smaller

A surgeon explains sleeve gastrectomy to a patient on an anatomical model

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$3,600 $4,800

Main goal
Weight loss, feeling full quickly
Who it is for
Obesity without marked reflux
Anaesthesia and hospital stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

Gastric bypass

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

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

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Bariatric surgery is suitable only for some patients

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

SuitableBariatric surgery can help with

A bariatric surgeon explains the indications for surgery to a patient
  • Excess weight
  • Hypertension
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Sleep apnea
  • Varicose veins
  • Joint disease
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Reproductive health problems

Not suitableContraindications

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  • 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

The cost is named at the consultation once your plan is ready, and it is fixed in the contract.

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Sleeve gastrectomy

Making the stomach smaller

Surgeons during a sleeve gastrectomy

$3,600$4,800

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Gastric bypass

Weight reduction with rerouting of food

A surgeon during a gastric bypass

$4,000$5,200

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Free

First consultation

A treatment plan after the surgeon's examination

First consultation

Free

the price of surgery is confirmed
and fixed in your contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

Your doctor assesses your health, discusses your goals and chooses the appropriate bariatric surgery method. The consultation gives you the cost, which is fixed in the contract.

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price

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

One package — from preparation to 12 months of support. No extra charges.From preparation for surgery
to support for 12 months.

  • 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
  • Your own coordinator from the first day
  • Remote progress check by photos

$3,600$4,800

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Step by step

Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation until discharge

Your agreed treatment plan, monitoring during your hospital stay and support for a year.

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Consultation and a treatment plan

The doctor checks your health, goes over your goals and arranges the tests needed to choose a suitable bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Setting the date of surgery

To reserve your surgery date, pay the deposit by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

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Tests before surgery

Ahead of surgery you take blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy, and see the specialists. The exact list is given by the doctor at the consultation.

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

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

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Inpatient stay

Your hospital stay after surgery lasts from 1–3 to 4–5 days under doctors' supervision; the length depends on how complex the operation was 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 draws up a plan 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 you can rely on

Bariatric surgeon Andrey G. Ugay

Andrey G. Ugay

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27 years of experience

Head 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 carries out the operation and follows you from the first consultation to your result.

Free of charge, the first consultation with our patient care manager covers calculating your BMI, explaining the methods and booking you in with the surgeon.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

Our team supports you at each stage

Your personal coordinator

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

Patient care specialist

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

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

With you before and during your stay — from booking to discharge

Patient care specialist

Keeps in contact during your stay at the clinic and helps you prepare for surgery

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

By your side through recovery, from discharge to your final check-up

Patient care specialist

Arranges your follow-up visits with the surgeon and stays in touch while you recover

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Why patients come to City Medical Centre

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An approach shaped around you at every stage

We match the best method to your health, lifestyle and goals. Our team is by your side all the way.

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

Long-term
post-operative support

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

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Real results that last

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

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Your timetable comes first

We work 24/7 out of respect for your time, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

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

Fixed prices

Once the consultation is over, the surgeon chooses the method and you receive a clear price — no hidden fees and no surprises on the way to your result.

Prices

Bariatric surgery: price list

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  • Bariatric consultation with the 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

Questions patients often ask
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Tetouan: 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 Tetouan 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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How obesity surgery works for Tetouan residents

Weight that began in childhood, a family history of obesity, shortness of breath on stairs, avoiding photos — these are common reasons people in Tetouan 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.

Several things are worth planning ahead. Pregnancy is advised no earlier than 12–18 months after surgery, once weight and nutritional status stabilise. Vitamins become a permanent part of life because the body absorbs some nutrients less well. Swimming waits 30 days, strength work longer. Patients from Tetouan discuss these points with the surgeon well before the operation date.

If you are comparing bariatric surgery options in Tetouan, 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.

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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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Reading the Weight Question in the Martil Valley

Sitting between the Rif ridges and the Martil valley, Tetouan was settled in the late fifteenth century by Andalusian families from Granada, and its habit of generous, slow, shared meals has outlived every century since. The city's 2024 estimate of 422,757 residents includes many who love that table and are now tired of what the scale reports, and for them the first step towards bariatric surgery is a conversation rather than an operation.

The conversation starts on your phone. Gather height, current weight, the highest and lowest weights of the last ten years, chronic conditions such as diabetes or high pressure, current medicines, earlier diets and their outcomes, and any recent blood tests. Send the bundle through Telegram or Telegram to coordinators who answer at any hour, and a surgeon reads it before offering a view on whether surgery suits you, which type fits, or whether another route comes first.

Surgery is considered when organised diets and exercise, tried honestly over years, have not delivered enough, or when weight is complicating other illnesses. For this reason no surgeon should settle the matter from one message: expect requests for tests and sometimes a nutritional and psychological review, because the result is judged over years and readiness of mind and habit is half of the work.

Hospital Days, Then Home to a House of Stairs

Within hours of the operation you are helped to sit, stand and take fluids in small amounts, an early sign the path has begun. Hospital observation then runs from one to five days depending on how extensive the procedure was and on your general condition, and nobody is discharged until the team is satisfied with every vital sign.

Use those days as a classroom. Nurses and the nutrition team show the slow-sip method, let you practise with the first measured quantities of water and explain what the next weeks look like. Patients who leave having memorised these rules start on firm ground; those who slide back into old eating patterns during week one begin the whole journey facing the wrong way.

Think about the house you are returning to. Many Tetouan homes, particularly around the old medina, are built on narrow staircases and split levels, so prepare a bed on the most convenient floor, put water and a small measuring cup within reach, and ask a relative to handle shopping and cooking for the first week. Stairs are allowed in measured doses, not banned, and the team adjusts the allowance as days pass.

Fix the follow-up rhythm before leaving: scheduled visits, calls and messages on Telegram or Telegram, and a pocket notebook where each sip and spoonful is written down. That notebook is what you will hand your surgeon at every review, and without it half of the picture he reads your progress from is missing.

Relearning the Plate: A Mediterranean Kitchen at Smaller Scale

Months one and two are the stage of gradual progression: liquids first, then purees, then soft foods, then solids step by step. Each stage trains the new system. The small stomach learns volume, the tongue learns patience, and the mind learns that the feeling of fullness arrives earlier than the feeling of being stuffed. This triple lesson is the centre of the journey, not a footnote.

Tetouan's kitchen is rooted in Andalusi tradition and shares much with Spanish cooking, with olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fish from the nearby coast and slow-simmered pots, so the city has a natural head start. The idea is to keep the quality and shrink the portion: poached or grilled fish, soft vegetable stews, yoghurt, eggs, with protein served first on a small plate, and sweet pastries or fried snacks left for later weeks when the surgeon allows them.

Families who cook for six need a plan for one. Give the patient a small dedicated plate, agree on fixed meal hours and explain to everyone that the new portions follow healing rules rather than personal strictness. One calm family conversation spares the patient weeks of awkward evenings at a crowded table.

Work comes back in stages. Desk jobs without physical effort resume after two to four weeks; occupations on the move or on the feet, such as hospitality or market stalls, wait about a month and a half. The body is building repair material from small meals, and early strain steals from that process, so describe your real working day to the surgeon without softening it.

Living Through the Calendar: Ramadan, Wedding Season and Winter Rain

A Tetouan year is organised around occasions that revolve around food: the evenings of Ramadan, family weddings that fill the summer, religious feasts, and long winter Sundays when rain keeps everybody indoors with tea and pastries. Surgery planned without looking at this calendar tends to collide with it, and collisions at the table are exactly when old habits return.

Choose the operation date with the calendar in hand. Many patients prefer a quieter stretch with no large gatherings in the first two months, when liquids and purees dominate and watching others eat feels hardest. If fasting is part of your practice, raise the question openly at consultation: whether and when it is sensible after the operation is a medical decision for your surgeon, who will judge it from your recovery and tests, not from a general rule.

Prepare short, friendly sentences for relatives who push second helpings, a very Mediterranean form of affection. Something like: my doctor has set my portions and my plate, and I am following the plan. Hosts usually accept this quickly, and many end up asking for the same advice for themselves. Keep your small plate and water bottle beside you at every gathering, and keep the notebook in your bag too.

Curves, Seasons and the Walking Routes Between Rif and Sea

Weight comes off at a known rhythm. On average about ten percent of the excess weight goes each month, quickly at first and then more gently. A slowing after the early months is natural and does not mean progress has stopped; the direction visible at follow-up visits matters more than month-to-month comparison.

The final result settles between a year and a half and two years, a span that crosses every season Tetouan offers. The Mediterranean-type climate gives a wet winter, with December averaging 100.4 mm of rain, and a warm summer with August highs near 30.3 degrees, so wardrobes will change size more than once, and the long timeline is best viewed through photographs taken on the same day each month.

Movement should grow alongside. The mild, hilly streets of the city suit steady walking, and as strength returns the surgeon may suggest longer routes, such as an evening walk along the seafront at Martil, the nearest beach town, on a dry day. Water between meals, protein first on the plate, and visits that are never skipped make up the daily timetable of lasting change.

Follow-up across two years is not optional. Periodic blood tests watch the vitamins and minerals whose absorption falls after surgery, weight is recorded monthly and questions are raised before they turn into problems. The coordinators who answer round the clock pass your readings to the surgeon, who watches small changes long before they grow.

Checking the Surgeon and Weighing Offers Calmly

Medical practice in Morocco sits under the National Council of the Order of Physicians, an independent body with legal personality that every doctor in the public and private sectors must join, with regional councils handling applications. Ask any surgeon for his registration number and his specialty, and keep the answer in writing; the council's homepage displays no open lookup directory, so a documented direct question is the realistic way to be reassured.

Ask each proposal to put four items on one sheet: the type of operation recommended for you and the reasoning, the length of the hospital stay within the one-to-five-day range, the nutritional and medical follow-up plan covering the first eighteen months at least, and the channel through which questions are answered between visits. Bariatric care is among the longest follow-ups in medicine, and a written plan shows who has designed a course and who is merely selling a date.

Treat three signals as warnings: a promised target weight, pressure to decide in a single sitting without tests, and discomfort when you ask about registration. Then take time. Read the answers at home, talk to your family and to your family doctor, and send leftover doubts to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. A decision that will reshape every meal deserves a week of quiet thought.

I have tried many diets in Tetouan without lasting results. Could surgery be considered?

It can be considered when organised diets and activity, tried properly over years, have not been enough, especially if weight complicates other conditions. The decision never comes from one message, though; the surgeon studies a full file and then states whether surgery is appropriate and which type fits.

Which tests come before approval?

A comprehensive set of blood tests and a general health assessment, and in some cases a nutritional and psychological review. A surgeon who asks for these before naming a date is showing the seriousness the journey requires.

What can I drink and eat in the first week?

Only fluids, taken in small spaced sips using the slow-drinking method taught during your hospital observation. Small repeated amounts are the new system, and rushing quantities or returning to old habits in week one sends the whole process in the wrong direction.

How long will I stay in hospital?

Between one and five days, depending on how extensive the operation is and on your general condition. You leave once the team is satisfied with every vital sign and you have practised the drinking method.

Will medina staircases be a problem at home?

They are counted in measured doses with pauses and a hand on the rail rather than forbidden. Arranging a bed near the entrance for the first two weeks removes much of the difficulty, and the team widens the allowance as weeks pass.

How soon can I go back to a shop, cafe or desk?

Office work without physical effort usually resumes after two to four weeks. Jobs that keep you moving or standing, including hospitality and market work, wait about a month and a half, with the surgeon planning a staged return.

Why does the scale slow down after a few months?

Because loss averages roughly ten percent of excess weight per month, fast early and calmer later. The slowdown is expected and says nothing about failure; the surgeon reads the overall direction during follow-up.

Can I plan the operation around Ramadan or a family wedding?

Yes, the date can be set around the calendar, and many people choose a quieter period for the first two months of liquids and purees. Whether and when fasting is advisable afterwards is a decision for your surgeon, based on your recovery and test results.

What do I say when relatives insist on second helpings?

Keep it short and kind: your doctor has fixed your portions and you are following the plan. Bring your small plate and water bottle to gatherings and keep recording in the notebook; most hosts accept the explanation quickly.

Why are vitamin tests part of follow-up?

Absorption of vitamins and minerals falls after surgery, so periodic tests and the supplements your doctor sets are routine preventive care, and skipping them can allow deficiencies to appear months later.

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