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Weight Loss Surgery in Virār: Sleeve, Bypass, SADI-S
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You may need a surgical consultation because of related conditions, not only high BMI
Medical history
Excess weight since childhood or a genetic predisposition
Metabolic disorders
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension associated with obesity
Resistance to conservative treatment
Over several years, diets and medication gave no result that lasted.
Medical history
Excess weight since childhood or a genetic predisposition
Metabolic disorders
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension associated with obesity
Resistance to conservative treatment
Over several years, diets and medication gave no result that lasted.
Surgery is prescribed only when clear criteria are met
To gauge obesity, doctors rely primarily on BMI, which equals body weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m²). An operation is usually warranted with a BMI over 40, or over 35 with serious associated conditions. Occasionally surgery is weighed at lower values as well, once non-surgical options have failed.
Many people keep trying diets and exercise for years while the body resists: metabolism slows, appetite climbs and the weight they lost comes back. When diet changes and medicines alone clearly cannot fundamentally improve the situation, bariatric surgery turns into the only effective way out.
Key factors
The role of body mass index (BMI)
To gauge obesity, doctors rely primarily on BMI, which equals body weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m²). An operation is usually warranted with a BMI over 40, or over 35 with serious associated conditions. Occasionally surgery is weighed at lower values as well, once non-surgical options have failed.
Why don't diets and exercise work for everyone?
Many people keep trying diets and exercise for years while the body resists: metabolism slows, appetite climbs and the weight they lost comes back. When diet changes and medicines alone clearly cannot fundamentally improve the situation, bariatric surgery turns into the only effective way out.
Have chronic conditions? Please consult one of the clinic's doctors!
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

Sleeve gastrectomy
Most of the stomach is removed in the operation, leaving a narrow tube. Portion size falls dramatically and ghrelin, the hunger hormone, declines, meaning the patient gets full much sooner and eats less.
Effectiveness: works for a BMI from 35 to 45. On average, 60–70% of the excess weight is lost.
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: results hold better than with other bariatric methods. Related conditions like diabetes and hypertension frequently go into remission. Since digestive anatomy is altered, vitamin and mineral supplements are needed for life.

Mini gastric bypass (MGB)
The classic bypass, improved. Unlike the standard method, the surgeon forms just one connection (anastomosis) between the small stomach and the small intestine. A simpler technique puts less strain on the patient and cuts the time needed to recover.
Effectiveness: similar to the classic Roux-en-Y bypass; up to 75–80% of excess weight is lost.
Specifics: quicker surgery and a speedier recovery. The procedure is technically reversible; however, the single anastomosis creates a bile reflux risk.

Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI-S)
SADI-S, a modern combined technique, pairs the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. It is carried out in two stages: the stomach is reshaped into a narrow tube, after which the small intestine is rerouted so most of it is bypassed in active digestion.
Effectiveness: among the most powerful bariatric operations — excess weight loss reaches 80–90% with a lasting result.
Specifics: appetite drops because the smaller stomach no longer has its ghrelin-producing zone, and bypassing part of the intestine cuts calorie absorption. It fits super obesity (BMI over 50), severe type 2 diabetes, or serves as a second stage following an ineffective sleeve.
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Everything begins with a surgeon's consultation: medical history, method choice and a recovery plan

Lab tests
Complete blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c, and a coagulation panel (clotting test).
Instrumental diagnostics
Chest X-ray, ECG, abdominal and kidney ultrasound, leg vein Doppler.
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy (required) and colonoscopy (if indicated).
Specialists
GP, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist, plus gynecologist (women).

Diet
2–4 weeks before surgery, cut fast carbs and fats; the day before, switch to light meals.
Lifestyle
One month out, quit cigarettes, reduce physical exertion and avoid stress.
The day before
Final light meal in the evening; last drinks 3–4 hours before surgery.

Lab tests
Complete blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c, and a coagulation panel (clotting test).
Instrumental diagnostics
Chest X-ray, ECG, abdominal and kidney ultrasound, leg vein Doppler.
Endoscopy
Gastroscopy (required) and colonoscopy (if indicated).
Specialists
GP, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist, plus gynecologist (women).

Diet
2–4 weeks before surgery, cut fast carbs and fats; the day before, switch to light meals.
Lifestyle
One month out, quit cigarettes, reduce physical exertion and avoid stress.
The day before
Final light meal in the evening; last drinks 3–4 hours before surgery.
Experienced bariatric specialists who are committed to patients' health

Ruslan S. Menzulin
Bariatric surgeon · surgical oncologist
Trained at Mercy clinic led by Vadim Gushchin; a speaker at the 2025 World Congress of bariatric surgery. Co-author of a study published internationally in The Lancet.

Andrey G. Ugay
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.
At City Medical Centre, obesity is approached as a whole. After the initial examination each patient is given an individual diagnostic program, both lab and instrumental, to find all disorders in the body.

A method matched to your goal
The surgical method is selected individually by our doctors for every patient. Your health, weight history and related conditions are reviewed first, so the most suitable surgical treatment can be offered.

Support that stays in touch
After surgery the City Medical Centre team continues to support you. Throughout year one, specialists track weight loss, review your tests and answer all your questions on diet and recovery.

Fast recovery
At City Medical Centre, bariatric operations are laparoscopic, which significantly shortens recovery. Most patients are up and active on day one and return to normal life within a week.

Full diagnostics on site
No shuttling between clinics. Your full work-up happens at our centre, from our own lab to ultrasound and gastroscopy. Preparation is quick, there are no queues, and it is all in one building.
The pace of recovery is largely personal, but minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques shorten rehabilitation as much as possible.

Duration
The patient remains under observation at the clinic for 1 to 5 days, depending on the scope of surgery and related conditions.
Activity
You are permitted to sit up, stand and drink fluids in the first hours after surgery.
Wound care
Absorbable sutures are used; they dissolve on their own.

Work
You can go back to work 7–14 days after surgery, depending on how physical the job is.
Restrictions
No sauna, no bathhouse and no intense physical exercise for the first weeks.
Diet
You follow a staged diet for 1–2 months, going from liquid to solid food as the stomach adapts.

Pace
On specialists' advice, patients typically lose an average of 10% of excess weight per month.
Stabilization
Reaching the final result takes 1.5–2 years. The patient has by then built steady eating habits that prevent weight from returning.
Important! City Medical Centre specialists oversee recovery, offering psychological and medical support at every stage of weight loss.

Duration
The patient remains under observation at the clinic for 1 to 5 days, depending on the scope of surgery and related conditions.
Activity
You are permitted to sit up, stand and drink fluids in the first hours after surgery.
Wound care
Absorbable sutures are used; they dissolve on their own.

Work
You can go back to work 7–14 days after surgery, depending on how physical the job is.
Restrictions
No sauna, no bathhouse and no intense physical exercise for the first weeks.
Diet
You follow a staged diet for 1–2 months, going from liquid to solid food as the stomach adapts.

Pace
On specialists' advice, patients typically lose an average of 10% of excess weight per month.
Stabilization
Reaching the final result takes 1.5–2 years. The patient has by then built steady eating habits that prevent weight from returning.
Important! City Medical Centre specialists oversee recovery, offering psychological and medical support at every stage of weight loss.
Book a consultation
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Bariatric vs plastic surgery: what's the difference?
The two are often mistaken for each other, but their goals are fundamentally different. Bariatric surgery provides medical treatment for obesity and related diseases. Changing how the digestive tract works, it deals with the causes of excess weight and metabolism. Plastic surgery modifies the body's outer contours; it does not treat obesity or affect metabolism.
How soon can I return to work and normal life?
Will there be visible scars?
We rely on modern laparoscopic technique. The operation is performed through 4 small punctures of 5 to 15 mm. Cosmetic sutures are used, so after healing the marks are barely visible.
What diet do I need to follow?
Eating changes gradually: liquid food first, then soft, then solid. The focus is protein, with high-calorie, fatty food kept to a minimum.
What types of bariatric surgery are there?
Four main bariatric surgery types are available at City Medical Centre: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass (MGB) and SADI-S duodeno-ileal bypass. The method is picked individually, considering 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 become essential after bariatric surgery. The changed digestive anatomy lowers absorption of some nutrients, so regular vitamin and mineral supplements turn into a permanent part of the patient's life.
Can the weight come back?
Weight regain after bariatric surgery is possible, but very unlikely if you follow the doctor's advice. Proper nutrition, avoiding high-calorie drinks and regular follow-up with City Medical Centre specialists are key.
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All bariatric operations here are laparoscopic, performed through four small punctures of 5 to 15 mm with cosmetic sutures, so the marks become almost invisible after healing. This greatly shortens recovery. For those from Virār, the choice between sleeve, classic bypass, mini bypass and SADI-S depends on BMI, related diseases and the result you want to reach.
It begins with a surgeon's consultation: medical history, choice of method and a recovery plan. Patients from Virār 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.
A permanent team — not a duty shift — handles your case, and the whole package is transparent. Included are the operation, 24/7 care in the ward, meals, nursing and a personal coordinator from day one, plus support throughout the first year. Virār patients also get a contractual result guarantee. Book a free consultation to discuss your situation.
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