Gastric Bypass in Riyadh
Gastric bypass is an effective surgical option for weight loss, and is often preferred in specific situations, particularly with type 2 diabetes or chronic reflux.
- DepartmentBariatric & GI Surgery
- Session lengthabout 120 minutes
- LocationRiyadh, Al Hamra District — Khalid bin Al Waleed St.
- HoursSat – Thu · 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What is Gastric Bypass?
A small pouch is created from the stomach and connected directly to part of the small intestine, reducing food volume and the absorption of some calories. The procedure also has a hormonal effect that helps improve diabetes in many patients.
Who is it suitable for?
- Obesity with type 2 diabetes
- Chronic reflux alongside obesity
- Insufficient result from a previous procedure
- Readiness to commit to lifelong supplements and follow-up
How the session works, step by step
- Multidisciplinary assessment and full investigations
- Endoscopy and assessment of the oesophagus and stomach
- Laparoscopic surgery
- A carefully staged dietary progression afterwards
- Long-term regular blood monitoring
How to prepare
- Pre-operative diet as instructed
- Stop smoking before surgery
- Control diabetes and blood pressure beforehand
- Complete nutritional and psychological assessment
After the session — what to expect
- Strict adherence to the dietary progression
- Avoid concentrated sugars to prevent dumping syndrome
- Lifelong supplements and vitamins
- Regular blood tests to monitor nutrient levels
Cost and instalments
The cost of gastric bypass varies with your case, the number of sessions and the plan your doctor sets, so an exact price cannot be given before a consultation. We explain the full cost after examination and before starting, and instalments are available through Tamara, Tabby and Emkan.
Doctors who perform Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass: frequently asked questions
Does diabetes resolve after a bypass?
Diabetes improves in many patients and may go into remission, but this depends on how long you have had it and on pancreatic function, and cannot be guaranteed.
What is dumping syndrome?
Symptoms triggered by eating concentrated sugars after surgery, avoidable by following the dietary guidance.
Is the procedure reversible?
It is considered complex, and reversibility is limited and discussed with the surgeon case by case.
How long will I stay in hospital?
This varies with how surgery goes and your recovery, and is determined by the clinical team.
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