Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Generally BMI ≥35 with comorbidities, or BMI ≥40 without. The MDT confirms candidacy after medical, dietitian and psychology assessment.

Which procedure is best for me?

Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common. Bypass is preferred for severe reflux or diabetes. The MDT recommends the option with the best evidence for your case.

Will my diabetes go into remission?

Many patients achieve diabetes remission after bypass or sleeve, especially in the first 1–2 years. Long-term remission depends on weight maintenance.

How long is hospital stay?

Most patients stay 1–2 nights after sleeve and 2–3 nights after bypass.

Will I need to take vitamins for life?

Yes. Lifelong multivitamin, B12, iron, calcium and vitamin D supplementation is part of the standard pathway.

Is the 5-year follow-up included?

Yes. Structured follow-up at 1, 3, 6, 12 months and yearly thereafter is included in the bariatric programme.

05 · Surgery & Bariatric Center

Weight Loss & Bariatric

A medical answer to a medical condition.

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Overview.

Our bariatric and metabolic programme treats obesity as a medical condition, not a lifestyle failure. Every patient enters a structured 5-year pathway that combines medical weight management, surgical options where indicated, dietitian and psychology input, and lifelong follow-up. The bariatric MDT reviews each case before surgery is offered, and outcomes are tracked against international quality standards.

Services

Procedures & services

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB)
Revisional bariatric surgery
Endoscopic intragastric balloon
Medical weight management programme
Anti-obesity medication clinic
Pre-op psychological assessment
Dietitian-led pathway
Diabetes remission tracking
Body composition analysis
5-year structured follow-up

Sub-specialties

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Medical Weight Management

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Endoscopic Bariatrics

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Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Gastric Bypass

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Revisional Surgery

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Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes

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Our consultants

The team that will care for you.

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Dr. Waleed Lutfi Bukhari

Senior Consultant, Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery

32 Years experience

Dr. Omer Altaan

Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon

20 Years experience

Frequently asked

Questions before you book.

Generally BMI ≥35 with comorbidities, or BMI ≥40 without. The MDT confirms candidacy after medical, dietitian and psychology assessment.
Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common. Bypass is preferred for severe reflux or diabetes. The MDT recommends the option with the best evidence for your case.
Many patients achieve diabetes remission after bypass or sleeve, especially in the first 1–2 years. Long-term remission depends on weight maintenance.
Most patients stay 1–2 nights after sleeve and 2–3 nights after bypass.
Yes. Lifelong multivitamin, B12, iron, calcium and vitamin D supplementation is part of the standard pathway.
Yes. Structured follow-up at 1, 3, 6, 12 months and yearly thereafter is included in the bariatric programme.