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Did Anastasia Andredaki have bariatric surgery? She said so herself
In an August 2023 'life update' video, the Greek YouTuber Anastasia Andredaki, known as Anastasia's Beauty, told her subscribers she had undergone a gastric bypass, describing it as life-changing. Below is exactly what she said, where it was published, and what the operation she described involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Anastasia Andredaki said she had a gastric bypass a month earlier.
- Told subscribers in an August 2023 'life update' video.
- She gave no clinic, surgeon or further medical details.
- Gastric bypass at City Medical Centre costs $4,000.
- Final weight-loss result is judged at 1.5–2 years.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work2–4 weeks
- Stay in clinic1–5 days
- Final result18–24 months
- Price
$4,800from $3,600
I found the strength to talk to you about my own experience with the bariatric surgery I had a month ago... a gastric bypass.
What did Anastasia Andredaki say about her surgery?
In a video titled "Life Update: My experience with bariatric surgery — gastric bypass" ("Life Update: Η εμπειρία μου από το Βαριατρικο Χειρουργείο : γαστρικό bypass"), posted on her own YouTube channel on 18 August 2023, Anastasia Andredaki told her subscribers: «βρήκα τη δύναμη να σας μιλήσω για την δίκη μου εμπειρία με το χειρουργείο βαριατρικης που έκανα ένα μήνα πριν» ("I found the strength to talk to you about my own experience with the bariatric surgery I had a month ago"), specifying that the operation was a gastric bypass.
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WhatsAppThat is all this article relies on. She did not name a clinic, a surgeon or further medical details in the video, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains the procedure and recovery, it describes bariatric surgery in general, not her treatment.
Why finding the strength to speak mattered
Weight-loss surgery is still often discussed only in whispers, and people who have it can feel pressure to explain themselves. Anastasia Andredaki described needing to "find the strength" before recording the video, which suggests the decision to speak publicly was not an easy one.
More on this topic: Bariatric surgery with support all the way to your result, Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy), Bariatric Operations in Phoenix, Obesity Surgery in Singapore.
For viewers who are considering the same operation, hearing someone describe both the decision and the difficulty of talking about it openly can be more useful than silence. This article does not comment on her appearance; it focuses on how the operation works.
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What a gastric bypass is
A gastric bypass is a laparoscopic operation: the surgeon works through four small punctures of 5–15 mm, creates a small stomach pouch and connects it directly to the small intestine. Both the smaller stomach and the rerouted digestion reduce how much food is absorbed and how quickly a person feels full.
What is changed
- Gastric bypass
- A small stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Most of the stomach is removed
Typical patient
- Gastric bypass
- BMI over 45–50, often with type 2 diabetes
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- BMI of about 35–45
Average loss of excess weight
- Gastric bypass
- 75–85%
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- 60–70%
Vitamins afterwards
- Gastric bypass
- Lifelong vitamins and minerals
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Needed, as advised by the doctor
Who is it for?
Bariatric surgery is usually considered when:
- the body mass index (BMI) is above 40;
- the BMI is above 35 and there are serious weight-related conditions;
- in some cases with a lower BMI, if non-surgical approaches have not worked.
Before surgery patients have blood and urine tests, a glucose (HbA1c) test and consultations with several specialists, including an endocrinologist, a cardiologist and a psychiatrist. It is also recommended to cut fast carbohydrates and fats two to four weeks before and to stop smoking a month before.
What recovery looks like
Patients are usually up and walking on the first day and stay in hospital for one to five days. The diet moves in stages over one to two months, from liquid to soft to normal food. Office work is usually possible after two to four weeks, and physical work after about 1.5 months.
Weight loss is fastest in the first months — the stage Anastasia Andredaki was describing when she posted her video a month after surgery — and the final result is judged after one and a half to two years.
How recovery after a gastric bypass usually goes
- Day of surgeryLaparoscopic operation through four small punctures under general anaesthesia.
- Day 1Patients get up and walk; drinking starts in small sips.
- Days 1–5Hospital stay, depending on the operation and how you feel.
- Months 1–2Staged diet: liquid, then soft, then normal food.
- Month 1The fastest weight loss, the stage Anastasia Andredaki described in her own video.
- 1.5–2 yearsThe final result is assessed.
Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S for international patients, all laparoscopically. The first consultation with the surgeon is free: the doctor reviews your weight history and health, recommends the suitable operation and names the cost, which is then fixed in the contract. A gastric bypass costs $4,000 and a sleeve gastrectomy $3,600. More details are on the bariatric surgery page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Anastasia Andredaki or her treatment. Her video is simply a recent example of someone who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
What operation did Anastasia Andredaki have?
She said in her own video, published in August 2023, that she had a gastric bypass, describing it as a life-changing decision.
When did she have the surgery?
She posted the video a month after the operation, on 18 August 2023. She did not give the exact calendar date of the surgery itself.
Is a gastric bypass safe?
It is a common laparoscopic operation, but like any surgery it has risks and contraindications. The surgeon assesses them after tests and specialist consultations before recommending it.
How much does a gastric bypass cost at City Medical Centre?
A gastric bypass costs $4,000 and a sleeve gastrectomy $3,600. The final price is confirmed after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.
When can I travel home after bariatric surgery?
The hospital stay is usually one to five days, and long trips are best planned no earlier than about a month after surgery. Your coordinator helps plan the dates at the consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Anastasia's Beauty (own YouTube channel), 18 August 2023
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery in Adults: A Review (JAMA, 2020)
- PubMed / NCBI — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: systematic review and meta-analysis (2016)
- World Health Organization — Obesity and overweight
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — Bariatric Surgery Procedures
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