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Bariatric surgery

Surgical Treatment of Obesity in Zliten

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 with support and guidance
all along. Your surgery and recovery plan is discussed at no cost — before deciding.

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Results

Weight loss results of our patients

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

Making the stomach smaller

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
Who it is for
Obesity without marked reflux
Type of anaesthesia and 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
Type of anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, hospital stay of 1–3 to 4–5 days

We show average benefits and recovery times for each method as a guide only: the extent of the operation and recovery are individual, set by your anatomy and features, and confirmed by the surgeon at the consultation.

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Inside the clinic

A clinic where you feel comfortable

Comfortable rooms, modern equipment and care for each person

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Get in touch through any channel you like

We answer your questions and pick a convenient consultation time

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Bariatric surgery does not suit everyone

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

SuitableBariatric surgery 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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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

We tell you the cost at the consultation once your plan is ready; the contract then fixes it.

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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 loss and rerouting food

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 price of surgery is confirmed
and fixed in your contract

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Find out your method and the cost of surgery

The doctor reviews your health and goals and decides on the right bariatric surgery method. At the consultation the cost is named, and the contract fixes it.

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price

What the $3,600 (≈ LYD 23,500) price includes

You get one package, preparation to 12 months of support, with nothing extra.Everything from surgery preparation
to support over 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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The process

Treatment at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

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

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

Consultation and a treatment plan

After assessing your health and discussing your goals, the doctor orders the tests that help choose the right bariatric surgery method.

Booking the surgery date2

Setting the date of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

A blood sample tube for tests before bariatric surgery3

Tests ahead of surgery

You see the specialists and have blood and urine tests, an ECG, an ultrasound and a gastroscopy before surgery. The doctor gives you the precise list at the consultation.

Surgeons performing a bariatric operation4

Surgery

The bariatric operation takes place under general anaesthesia, performed by the surgeon with the chosen method; after surgery the medical team monitors the patient.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

After surgery you stay in hospital under doctors' supervision. The stay lasts from 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 you leave hospital, you receive advice on diet and recovery. Scheduled check-ups monitor your weight, test results and how you feel. The clinic team supports you for a year.

The doctor puts together a plan at the consultation and explains the course of surgery

A surgeon shows a patient the result forecast on a tablet

The consultation costs nothing, takes place before surgery and has no obligation.

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Doctors

Trusted surgeons

Bariatric surgeon Andrey G. Ugay

Andrey G. Ugay

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27 years of experience

Senior 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 does the operation and follows your progress from the first consultation to the result.

You start with a free consultation with our patient care manager, who calculates your BMI, explains the methods and books you in with the surgeon.

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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

Specialist in patient care

Ahead of your first consultation, answers questions and helps you choose a convenient date

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

By your side before and during your stay, from booking to discharge

Specialist in patient care

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

From the day of discharge to your final check-up — with you through recovery

Specialist in patient care

Keeps in contact while you recover and schedules your follow-ups with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon consults a patient in the clinic

Each stage is tailored to you

Our team is with you all the way, and we choose the method that best fits your health, lifestyle and goals.

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

Long-term
support after surgery

We help you settle into new eating habits, keep track of your results and keep them.

A patient at the clinic

Lasting, real results

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

A patient picks a convenient visit time in her planner and phone calendar

Your schedule is our priority

We adapt to your pace and respect your time — easy booking, a personal approach and open 24/7.

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

Fixed prices

The surgeon decides on the method after the consultation and you get a clear price: no hidden fees, no unexpected costs on the way to your result.

Prices

Bariatric surgery cost

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

Questions patients often ask
before booking

Bariatric Surgery in Zliten: price and what is included

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

How much does bariatric surgery in Zliten cost?

Prices start from $3,600 (≈ LYD 23,500). 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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When bariatric surgery in Zliten makes sense

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 Zliten, the choice between sleeve, classic bypass, mini bypass and SADI-S depends on BMI, related diseases and the result you want to reach.

During the operation the surgeon works laparoscopically, which keeps rehabilitation as short as possible. Right after, you are under round-the-clock care in a ward, with meals and nursing included. After discharge, most people in Zliten return to office work in 2–4 weeks, following a diet plan and avoiding saunas and heavy exercise for the first weeks.

Weight loss is written into the contract, and the package includes every stage: consultation, diagnostics, the operation, inpatient care with meals and a year of support. A personal coordinator guides you from day one. To begin, patients from Zliten leave a request on the page or message the clinic, then receive a free consultation with a bariatric surgeon.

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.

Bariatric surgery

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.

Bariatric surgery

Doctor: Ruslan S. Menzulin

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Your Numbers, Told Honestly: The File a Weight-Loss Surgeon Reads First

Zliten municipality counted roughly 203,790 residents in 2025, and behind that figure are people who have tried diets for years without keeping the result. Deciding about weight-loss surgery begins on a page, not in an operating room. Write down your height and today's weight, the highest weight you have reached, the lowest you held for a full year, and each diet you tried, when, and why the weight came back. Do not write what you think the surgeon wants to hear, only what really happened, because a polished file leads to a plan that fits a body you do not have.

List your present conditions: diabetes, blood pressure, sleep apnoea, joint pain or reflux, together with your medicines and doses and any previous abdominal surgery. Then add a full-length photograph from the front and the side in fitted clothes and daylight. The picture is not there to judge your looks. It lets the surgeon see where weight is carried, which matters when choosing the operation and estimating risk.

The file goes to coordinators on Telegram and Telegram, available around the clock, and a first reply tells you whether your case looks suitable for surgical assessment, which tests will be requested and which questions the surgeon is waiting for. Do not be afraid of writing about earlier failed attempts. A surgeon knows obesity is a complicated condition and not a story about willpower.

Before you decide, tell at least one family member that you are considering it, since a change in eating touches the whole household table. Think about who will cook and shop with you in the first months and who will notice if you struggle. That small circle is what keeps the plan alive after the keen first weeks, and it gives you something steady to lean on when enthusiasm fades. It helps if the household reads the written plan together when it arrives and everyone asks their questions before the change begins, since postponed questions turn into tension at the table later.

Sitting Up, Standing, Sipping: The First Hours and the Days After

In the first hours after the operation you are allowed to sit up, stand and drink fluids. These small steps are not trivia but part of recovery itself, because early movement protects the body. Ask the coordinator beforehand what to expect during those hours, who can stand beside you if you feel dizzy and how the medicines you normally take will be handled. If you live with diabetes or high blood pressure, ask early how your medicine doses will change after the operation and who will follow that, and do not adjust anything yourself.

Patients stay under observation at the clinic for one to five days, depending on the extent of the surgery and any related conditions, so do not measure your own stay against that of a relative who had a different operation. Ask for the estimate in your case, pack a simple bag with loose clothes, tissues, a phone and charger, and tell your employer that your absence may stretch a little.

Arrange a companion for the first days, since tiredness together with small portions and measured fluids calls for someone who reminds you of sips and medicines. Libya's weekend is Friday and Saturday, and some choose a date just before it so the family can gather. Treat that as company, not as recovery time, because a return to office-type work comes after two to four weeks. Tell your companion that you will need short regular walks inside the home; long unbroken lying down is not a plan, and organised movement is part of recovery.

Do not ignore the emotional side. Many people feel a mix of relief, worry and a kind of grief for their old relationship with food after the operation. That is common and does not mean you chose wrongly. Write to the coordinator if it weighs on you, talk with someone you trust at home, and if it needs medical advice the surgeon can be asked.

Liquids, Then Soft Food, Then Solids: Eating Through a Town That Loves Its Table

Eating returns in stages over one to two months, moving from liquids to soft food to solids so the stomach can adapt. The timetable is protection for the stomach at its weakest, not a punishment. Ask the coordinator for a written plan by week and pin it to the kitchen wall where whoever cooks for you can read it, so that every meal does not turn into a family debate. Avoid turning food into a contest with relatives; it is better that they share the plan and serve what fits it than that they watch you across the table.

Zliten is known for olives, palms and citrus along its shore, and its date syrup is considered by many to be the best in Libya. These foods sit near the heart of the local table. When you speak to the dietitian, ask about each one you love: when it re-enters your menu, in what amount, and what waits longer. Sweet things in particular need care, and the timing is not yours to guess.

Friday lunch gathers relatives, and declining food in front of them can feel awkward. Prepare one short sentence to say without apology, tell the closest people in advance that you are on a medical eating plan and do not turn hospitality into an exam. If you must attend an event, ask the coordinator beforehand what is suitable to eat there. If the question embarrasses you at gatherings, simply say you are on a medical eating programme; most people understand and need no longer explanation.

Water is not scarce here, with a seawater desalination plant near the town, designed for 10,000 cubic metres a day since 2004, yet availability is not the point. Sipping small amounts through the day is a habit built on purpose. Put a bottle by your desk, your car seat and your bed, log what you drink for a week, and report dizziness, nausea or unusual weakness to the team.

From the Bank Counter to the Olive Grove: When Work Resumes

A patient can return to office work after two to four weeks, and to physical work after roughly a month and a half, although numbers shift with each person and each job. Staff in the town's modern banks sit for hours, so ask when long sitting is fine, how to take short breaks, and whether small meals between meetings will be needed. Ask also when you may drive, carry shopping bags and climb long staircases, because each of these has its own date.

Students and staff at Al-Asmariya Islamic University live by packed timetables and often worry about food during the study day. Ask the team for a meal plan that fits your lecture schedule, what to carry in your bag and what to do if hunger strikes in the middle of a class. These small details decide whether the first weeks go well.

Those who work in groves, in the market or carrying goods should not rush back. Physical work normally needs about a month and a half before the surgeon agrees to it. Tell the coordinator what you lift, how many hours you stand and which season adds effort, because the surgeon may propose a gradual return or lighter duties first. If the olive harvest or another busy season is near, arrange in advance who will cover for you in the first weeks.

Summer calls for care. August averages a high of 33.6C and a low of 22.3C, July 33.0C and 21.3C, and neither has rain. Heat and sweat on top of low intake raise the risk of dehydration, so do not go out to open work without water and rest, and ask the team which signs mean stop. Winter, with January at 17.6C by day and 7.6C by night, is easier on the body in the early weeks.

Month by Month, Then Two Years: Measuring Loss and Comparing Offers

On average a patient loses about ten percent of excess weight each month, and the final result arrives at around one and a half to two years. Those are averages, not promises: some months move faster and others slower, and the surgeon and dietitian judge what suits you. Note your weight weekly on paper and send it with a monthly photograph, because the trend says more than a single day. If your weight stalls for a month, do not despair; the pace may return next month, so send your numbers to the team rather than judging alone.

Stable eating habits are what prevent weight from returning once the result is reached. So ask from the start who follows you after the first year, whether you keep sending photographs and numbers, and whether the plan includes regular dietary review. An offer whose conversation ends on the last night at the clinic does not serve someone who will live for years after the operation.

Compare offers on paper: the operation proposed and why it was chosen for you, the expected length of stay, the diet plan, the number and timing of follow-ups and who answers your questions. Ask for the surgeon's full name, specialty and experience in weight-loss surgery and verify them with the competent health authority in Libya. We found no open source naming the licensing body precisely, so ask official channels yourself.

Take your time and discuss the written plan with those you live with, since it will change their table as well. The coordinators are available day and night for any question, and nothing has to be decided in one evening. When you come back two days later with sharper questions you will see whether the offer respects the complexity of your case or promises a quick answer to a problem built over years. Remember that surgery is a tool and not a magic solution; dietary and emotional follow-up is what makes its result last.

What information does the surgeon need before reviewing my file?

He needs your height, current weight, highest weight and lowest stable weight, the diets you have tried, your illnesses and medicines, any earlier abdominal surgery and a full-length photograph from the front and side. The more honest the information, the more accurate the first assessment and the shorter the list of extra tests. It also helps to attach a list of your medicines and doses so the team does not need to ask twice.

How long do I stay at the clinic after surgery?

Patients stay under observation for one to five days, depending on the extent of the operation and related conditions. In the first hours you can sit up, stand and drink fluids. Ask the coordinator for the expected stay in your own case, and do not compare it with a relative who had a different procedure.

When can I go back to work?

Return to office work comes after two to four weeks and to physical work after roughly a month and a half. It depends on your job and condition, so describe your occupation to the coordinator and the surgeon can set a gradual return that suits you. Ask about driving and carrying weights before the operation and not afterwards.

How does eating work in the first weeks?

Food moves from liquids to soft foods to solids over one to two months while the stomach adapts. Follow the written plan, and ask the dietitian about each food you love, when it returns and in what amount, particularly sweets and sweetened drinks. Do not replace the written plan with a friend's advice, since every stomach has its own rhythm.

How much weight will I lose each month?

On average about ten percent of the excess weight each month. It is an average and not a promise, and the pace varies between people and between months. What matters is following the overall trend through numbers and photographs together with the team. Weigh yourself on the same morning each week and under the same conditions so comparisons stay accurate.

When does the final result appear?

The final result arrives in about one and a half to two years and holds only with stable eating habits that stop weight from returning. Do not judge the experience in the first months, and ask what follow-up exists after the first year. Steady habits after the first year are the real test.

How do I check the surgeon before accepting an offer?

Ask for his full name, specialty and experience in weight-loss surgery, and verify these with the competent health authority in Libya. Then read the written plan: the operation and the reason for it, the diet and follow-up plan, and who will answer your questions after the first weeks.

When should I contact the coordinator immediately after surgery?

Write at once if pain grows beyond what the surgeon described, if your temperature rises and stays up, if you cannot drink fluids, or if you feel severe dizziness or breathlessness. Send a description to the coordinators, who work around the clock, and do not wait for the follow-up date.

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