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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric and metabolic surgery can be considered for people living with obesity, sometimes alongside related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, after careful assessment by a specialist team.

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Overview

Understanding bariatric surgery abroad

Bariatric and metabolic surgery can be considered for people living with obesity, sometimes alongside related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, after careful assessment by a specialist team.

Surgery is one part of a longer programme that includes nutrition, lifestyle changes and follow-up. TreatVero helps you obtain options and plans your stay, and helps arrange follow-up coordination after you return home.

Common reasons patients seek this treatment

  • Obesity where other approaches have not been effective
  • Obesity with related conditions such as type 2 diabetes
  • Revision of previous bariatric surgery

General treatment approaches

How specialists commonly approach it

A general overview — not a recommendation. Which approach suits you is decided by your treating doctors.

  • 01

    Pre-operative assessment

    Medical, nutritional and psychological evaluation to confirm suitability.

  • 02

    Sleeve gastrectomy

    Reducing the size of the stomach, usually by keyhole surgery.

  • 03

    Gastric bypass

    Creating a small stomach pouch connected to the small intestine.

  • 04

    Follow-up programme

    Dietary guidance, supplements and regular reviews after surgery.

Typical international-patient journey

From first message to follow-up

  1. 01

    Share your reports

    Send your requirement and any reports through our form or WhatsApp.

  2. 02

    Hospital review

    With your consent, suitable hospitals review your case and suggest a plan and estimate.

  3. 03

    Compare and decide

    We lay options out side by side. You choose the hospital and doctor.

  4. 04

    Visa and travel

    We coordinate the invitation letter, visa documents, flights and accommodation.

  5. 05

    Treatment and recovery

    Your coordinator helps with admission, appointments and discharge.

  6. 06

    Return and follow-up

    We help plan your return and coordinate follow-up with your treating team.

Factors affecting cost

Why estimates differ

TreatVero doesn't publish prices. Hospitals prepare estimates for your specific case, and these factors usually explain the differences:

  • The hospital and city you choose
  • Your surgeon's or consultant's fees
  • Room category during your hospital stay
  • Your medical condition, test results and any other health conditions
  • Length of hospital stay and time needed in the country
  • Implants, devices or medicines required
  • Type of procedure
  • Pre-operative tests required
  • Follow-up programme and supplements

Reports hospitals commonly ask for

  • Recent blood tests
  • Records of weight-management attempts
  • Details of related conditions and medicines
  • Any previous surgical reports

Questions to ask a doctor

Better questions, clearer decisions.

Bring these to your consultations. Your coordinator can help arrange follow-up calls with the treating team if anything is unclear.

  • Am I a suitable candidate, and which procedure do you recommend?
  • What are the risks and possible long-term effects?
  • What diet will I need to follow before and after surgery?
  • What follow-up will I need at home, and for how long?

Hospital options

Hospitals with relevant specialties

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FAQ

Bariatric Surgery: common questions

Something else on your mind? A coordinator can answer on WhatsApp.

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Can follow-up happen remotely?

Many hospitals offer remote follow-up consultations, and local follow-up with your own doctor is also important. We help coordinate follow-up appointments.

Explore bariatric surgery options abroad.

Share your requirement and reports. With your consent, we'll help you obtain options from suitable hospitals — and plan everything around your care.

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