Tóth Ildikó and her gastric bypass: what she said on air

What did Tóth Ildikó say about her gastric bypass?

She spoke about it herself, live on air, in RTL Reggeli, RTL's morning show, where she told presenters Peller Anna and Papp Gergő how she has been feeling since the operation. As RTL summarised the interview, a very serious illness had led her to gain almost 50 kilos over five years. After filming the previous season of the business show Cápák között, she had gastric bypass surgery, and since then she has lost almost 45 kilos. RTL described the conversation as an honest confession about the operation and her feelings after it.

That is all we rely on here. RTL did not publish a written quotation, the illness behind the weight gain is her private matter, and she did not give medical details that we could report, so we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and recovery, it describes gastric bypass and bariatric surgery in general, not her treatment.

Why her story is different from a “diet story”

The key detail in her account is the cause. Her weight did not change because of lifestyle alone: the report links it to a serious illness. Weight gain after illness, or during treatment for one, is common and often very hard to reverse with diet and exercise. For such patients a bariatric operation can be a medical tool rather than a cosmetic choice.

Speaking about it on morning television also takes the subject out of the shadows. Many people who have had weight-loss surgery keep it private; others, like her, decide to talk about it. Both are valid choices. What matters medically is an honest conversation with the doctor about weight history, previous attempts to lose weight and related conditions.

How gastric bypass works, and the alternatives

In a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and connects it directly to the small intestine, so that food bypasses most of the stomach and the first part of the intestine. The operation is done laparoscopically, through a few small punctures. The procedures offered at City Medical Centre compare as follows:

Bypass-type operations give larger weight loss than the sleeve and require vitamins and minerals for life, because fewer nutrients are absorbed. The mini bypass carries a risk of bile reflux. Which operation fits is decided by the surgeon after looking at BMI, related conditions and test results.

Who is a candidate and how to prepare

Surgery is generally considered with a BMI above 40, or above 35 with serious related conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, and sometimes lower when non-surgical approaches have not worked. When weight gain is linked to another illness, the doctors treating it are part of the decision. Before the operation:

• blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c and clotting tests;
• consultations with a GP, endocrinologist, cardiologist, psychiatrist and gynaecologist;
• two to four weeks of cutting down fast carbohydrates and fats;
• no smoking for at least a month before surgery.

Recovery after gastric bypass

Patients get up on the first day and usually leave hospital after one to five days. Office work typically resumes after two to four weeks, physical work after about six. Eating returns in stages over one to two months: liquids, then soft food, then ordinary textures, in small portions. Vitamin and mineral supplements and regular blood tests become part of life after a bypass. Swimming is fine after around 30 days, and travel is best planned no sooner than a month after surgery. The final result is assessed after one and a half to two years, and women are advised to wait 12–18 months before a pregnancy.

1. Day of surgeryLaparoscopic operation through a few small punctures.
2. Day 1You get out of bed and walk.
3. Days 1–5Discharge, depending on the procedure and your recovery.
4. Weeks 2–4Office work resumes; diet moves from liquids to soft food.
5. Months 1–2Ordinary food returns in small portions; swimming and travel are allowed.
6. First yearRegular check-ups, blood tests and daily vitamin and mineral supplements.
7. Months 18–24Weight settles and the final result is assessed.

Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre offers sleeve gastrectomy ($3,600), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ($4,000), mini gastric bypass and SADI-S, all through four small laparoscopic punctures of 5–15 mm. The first consultation with the surgeon is free and can be done online; after the assessment the doctor recommends a procedure and the price is fixed in the contract. A personal coordinator accompanies the patient from the first enquiry to recovery, and the team follows up throughout the first year. See the bariatric surgery page for details.

City Medical Centre has no connection with Tóth Ildikó or her treatment. Her story is retold here because she spoke about it publicly.

Frequently asked questions

What operation did Tóth Ildikó have?

According to RTL, she had gastric bypass surgery after filming the previous season of Cápák között, and spoke about it on RTL Reggeli in December 2025.

How much weight did Tóth Ildikó lose?

RTL reported that she has lost almost 45 kilos since the operation, after gaining almost 50 kilos in five years because of a serious illness.

Is a gastric bypass suitable when weight gain is caused by an illness?

It can be, but the decision is made individually. The surgeon looks at BMI, the underlying condition, medication and test results, and the doctors treating the illness are involved.

How much does a gastric bypass cost at City Medical Centre?

A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass costs $4,000 and a sleeve gastrectomy $3,600. The first consultation is free and the final price is fixed in the contract.

Do I need vitamins for life after a gastric bypass?

Yes. Because food bypasses part of the digestive tract, vitamin and mineral supplements and regular blood tests are needed for life after bypass-type operations.