How much weight can I expect to lose?

Sleeve patients typically lose 60–70% of excess weight within 18 months. Bypass patients may reach 70–80%. Long-term success depends on adherence to dietary guidelines and follow-up care.

Bariatric Surgery

payments

Starting from

$4,000

Up to $12,000 depending on centre

schedule

Typical duration

5–10 days

Including pre-operative work-up

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Overview

Surgical procedures that alter the digestive system to produce sustained weight loss and resolve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnoea.

Your case is matched to a centre on the basis of clinical outcome data, not marketing. We coordinate every step — from pre-operative work-up to post-treatment follow-up — with a dedicated care coordinator.

What's included

Pre-operative bariatric assessment (nutrition, psychology, anaesthesia)

Surgical procedure & hospital stay

Surgeon & anaesthesia fees

Post-operative nutritional counselling

Interpreter & care coordinator

12-month dietary follow-up plan at home

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Sleeve Gastrectomy vs. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are the two most commonly performed bariatric procedures worldwide. Both achieve substantial, durable weight loss; your bariatric team will recommend one based on your BMI, comorbidities (especially type 2 diabetes), reflux history, and lifestyle.

Parameter	Sleeve Gastrectomy	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
How it works	About 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller, banana-shaped pouch; the digestive tract is not rerouted, per Cleveland Clinic	A small egg-sized stomach pouch is created and connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the first part of the intestine, per Cleveland Clinic
Reversibility	Not reversible, per Cleveland Clinic	Technically reversible, but considered a permanent procedure in practice
Operating time	Shorter operating time on average, per a randomized clinical trial comparing the two procedures	Longer, more technically complex procedure than sleeve gastrectomy
Weight loss & diabetes control	Effective weight loss, with somewhat less total body weight loss than bypass in trial follow-up; less pronounced early metabolic effect on blood sugar	Tends to produce greater weight loss and stronger, often more rapid improvement in type 2 diabetes control, per Cleveland Clinic and ASMBS
Key trade-offs	May worsen acid reflux (GERD) in some patients; less impact on metabolism than bypass, per Cleveland Clinic	Higher risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and of bowel obstruction, ulcers, or dumping syndrome, per Cleveland Clinic; requires lifelong nutritional monitoring

The Procedure: Step by Step

The description below outlines the standard laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy approach, the more commonly performed of the two procedures. Your surgical team will walk you through the specific steps for your chosen procedure.

Pre-operative work-up

Nutrition, psychological, and anaesthesia assessments confirm candidacy and prepare the digestive system, often including a short pre-operative liquid diet to shrink the liver.

Laparoscopic access

The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and uses a laparoscope and specialized instruments to work inside the abdominal cavity.

Stomach resection

For sleeve gastrectomy, roughly 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow, banana-shaped pouch, per Cleveland Clinic. For gastric bypass, a small pouch is created and connected to a lower section of the small intestine.

Closure and monitoring

Incisions are closed, and the patient is monitored in a recovery area before transfer to a hospital ward for the remainder of the inpatient stay.

Recovery Timeline

2–3 days

Typical hospital stay after bariatric surgery is two to three days, per Mayo Clinic Health System; longer stays may be needed if complications occur or if surgery converts from laparoscopic to open.

1–2 weeks

Patients progress through staged diets — clear liquids, then full liquids, then pureed and soft foods — before gradually reintroducing solid food over several weeks, as directed by the surgical and nutrition team.

2–4 weeks

Most patients return to non-strenuous work within two to four weeks, depending on the type of surgery performed, job demands, and individual recovery.

12–18 months

Most weight loss occurs over the first 12 to 18 months, with patients losing as much as 77% of excess weight within the first year and maintaining roughly 50% of excess weight loss on average at five years, per ASMBS-cited research.

Source: Mayo Clinic Health System; American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Individual recovery varies and is guided by your care team.

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Known Risks & Limitations

Serious complications are uncommon but can include bleeding, blood clots, breathing problems, and infection, per Mayo Clinic Health System.
Overall 30-day mortality following bariatric surgery is low — data from nearly 60,000 patients in ASMBS-affiliated Centers of Excellence puts it at about 0.13%, lower than the roughly 0.7% mortality rate associated with gallbladder removal surgery.
In a randomized clinical trial comparing the two procedures, perioperative complication rates were low and not statistically different between sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, though sleeve gastrectomy had a shorter operating time.
Gastric bypass carries a higher risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, bowel obstruction, ulcers, and dumping syndrome than sleeve gastrectomy, per Cleveland Clinic; sleeve gastrectomy may worsen acid reflux (GERD) in some patients and is not reversible.
Tobacco use raises the risk of anaesthesia complications and stomach ulcers after surgery, per Mayo Clinic Health System; patients are strongly advised to stop smoking before surgery.

Source: Mayo Clinic Health System; American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS); Cleveland Clinic; a randomized clinical trial comparing sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. No procedure is without risk; your bariatric team reviews your individual health profile before recommending a specific approach.

The CureSureMedico Care Pathway

Remote clinical review

Share your BMI history, comorbidities, and any prior weight-loss attempts. Our coordination team forwards your case to a bariatric team — including surgery, nutrition, and psychology input — who confirm candidacy and recommend a procedure.

Hospital matching & estimate

A consolidated cost estimate covering the surgical procedure, hospital stay, pre-operative assessments, and post-operative nutritional counselling is issued before travel.

Travel & pre-operative work-up

On arrival, final nutrition, psychology, and anaesthesia assessments confirm the surgical plan and BMI-appropriate pre-operative diet before admission.

Procedure & early recovery

Surgery followed by a typical two- to three-day inpatient stay, with staged introduction of liquids and monitored mobility to reduce blood clot risk.

Continuity of care post-return

A 12-month dietary follow-up plan, discharge summary, and surgical notes are shared with your home physician, alongside scheduled remote follow-up consultations to track weight-loss progress and nutritional status.

Treatment approaches

Standard and robotic-assisted Bariatric Surgery

Standard Approach

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy / Gastric Bypass

$4,000

5–10 days

Robotic-Assisted Option

Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Bariatric Surgery

$6,000

6–12 days

Comparing the two approaches

	Standard	Robotic-Assisted
Procedure	Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy / Gastric Bypass	Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Bariatric Surgery
Technology	Conventional surgical instruments	Robotic-assisted surgical system with surgeon oversight
Availability	Hospital-dependent	Selected hospitals with robotic capability
Specialist	Procedure specialist	Specialist with relevant robotic experience
Clinical suitability	Case-dependent	Case-dependent
Tariff	$4,000–$12,000	$6,000–$15,000
Duration	5–10 days	6–12 days

Eligibility for robotic-assisted treatment

Revision or conversion bariatric surgery — such as converting a failed gastric band or sleeve to a bypass — where current evidence for a robotic benefit is strongest
Primary sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass in patients with a very high BMI, prior abdominal surgery, or anatomy that may benefit from enhanced 3D visualisation and instrument precision
Imaging and multidisciplinary bariatric team review confirming candidacy, including nutrition, psychology, and anaesthesia clearance
Availability of the specific robotic platform and a bariatric surgeon experienced in robotic gastric bypass or sleeve procedures at your selected hospital

Risks and limitations of robotic-assisted surgery

Robotic assistance does not eliminate the surgical risks of bariatric surgery, including leak, bleeding, blood clots, and the need for lifelong dietary and vitamin management
For routine, first-time (primary) sleeve gastrectomy, current evidence shows outcomes broadly similar to standard laparoscopic surgery, with a longer operating time and no clear advantage in complication rates or length of stay
The clearest evidence of benefit is in revisional gastric bypass, where large registry studies have found robotic-assisted surgery associated with lower morbidity and a shorter hospital stay than laparoscopic revision — laparoscopic revision remains a safe, well-established option, and is not systematically worse for every patient
The surgeon remains responsible for the procedure; robotic guidance is an aid to precision — particularly for suturing the bypass connection — not a substitute for surgical judgement, and availability depends on the individual hospital's robotic bariatric case volume

Tariff structure

Standard procedure$4,000–$12,000

Robotic-assisted technology fee+$2,000–$3,000

Total estimated robotic-assisted tariff$6,000–$15,000

Why can robotic-assisted procedures cost more?

Robotic-assisted procedures rely on additional technology and equipment beyond the standard operating platform and clinical team. This additional technology component is generally not included in standard case pricing.

Is robotic-assisted surgery always recommended?

No. Robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every procedure or patient. Availability and suitability are determined by the treating specialist, based on your imaging, clinical condition, and the treating hospital's capabilities.

Global cost comparison — Bariatric Surgery

Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.

Country	Avg. cost	vs. cheapest
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul Best value✓ Verified	$4,500	—chevron_right
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi Estimate	$8,550	+90%chevron_right
🇹🇭 Thailand Bangkok · Phuket · Chiang Mai ✓ Verified	$7,500	+67%chevron_right
🇲🇦 Morocco Casablanca · Rabat · Marrakech ✓ Verified	$5,500	+22%chevron_right
🇹🇳 Tunisia Tunis Estimate	$5,000	+11%chevron_right
🇲🇽 Mexico Mexico City ✓ Verified	$5,500	+22%chevron_right

Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.

Cost & recovery by procedure

This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Roughly 80% of the stomach is removed laparoscopically, leaving a narrow, sleeve-shaped stomach that restricts food intake and reduces the hunger-hormone ghrelin — the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide, and the simplest, since it involves no rerouting of the intestines.

Typical recovery · 2–3 weeks

Hospital stay is typically 1–3 days; most patients resume light activity within a week and are back to normal routines by 2–3 weeks. The most serious early complication to watch for is a staple-line leak (roughly 1% of cases); new or worsening acid reflux can also develop and occasionally requires long-term medication.

India

$4,000–$7,000

Turkey

$4,000–$7,000

Thailand

$6,000–$8,000

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

The stomach is divided into a small pouch that is connected directly to the middle section of the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the first part of the intestine — this reduces both how much food can be eaten and how many calories are absorbed, and produces strong hormonal effects that are especially effective at reversing type 2 diabetes.

Typical recovery · 3–4 weeks

Hospital stay is typically 2–3 days; light activity resumes within 1–2 weeks and most patients are back to normal activity by 3–4 weeks. More complex than a sleeve — watch for anastomotic leak, internal hernia, and dumping syndrome (nausea, cramping, and flushing after high-sugar or high-fat meals); lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation is required because of reduced nutrient absorption.

India

$5,200–$9,000

Turkey

$4,600–$7,200

Thailand