Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery in Tunisia or Obesity Surgery

If you have been overweight for several years and have tried all diets without success, bariatric surgery may be the solution to lose weight.

Bariatric surgery allows the patient to lose weight after only a few months or even weeks. The before and after results of bariatric surgery are sometimes unbelievable. Today, bariatric surgery meets the needs of patients with a BMI over 40 and, in some cases, patients with a BMI over 30 when overweight causes other pathologies such as diabetes or back pain, etc.

Discover our obesity surgery procedures in Tunisia and trust Tunisia Destination Santé for the organization of your medical stay with All-Inclusive Bariatric Surgery packages.

Bariatric Surgery in Tunisia: What is it?

There are several types of bariatric surgery, the most common of which are performed in Tunisia.

Gastric Band

Bariatric surgery began in the 2000s, mainly with the gastric band. The surgeon places the gastric band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small gastric pouch that fills with little food. Once placed, the gastric band is tightened and loosened at will until the patient finds a food balance. The results are often spectacular in the first few months, with significant weight loss. Unfortunately, after a few years, more than 50% of patients regain weight. The gastric band is almost no longer placed in Tunisia. Tunisia Destination Santé no longer offers this procedure to its patients because of its effectiveness, which is highly debated by surgeons today.

Sleeve Gastrectomy in Tunisia

The sleeve gastrectomy or sleeve gastroplasty is a surgical procedure that consists of removing about ¾ of the stomach. The stomach thus takes the volume of a yogurt pot, and the patient can no longer eat large quantities of food.

In this way, they reach satiety quickly. The Sleeve results are often impressive. The patient also learns to eat healthy because of the several-week post-operative liquid diet. The sleeve in Tunisia is very well mastered and is increasingly practiced for Tunisians and patients from France, Great Britain, Belgium and other countries.

Gastric Bypass in Tunisia

The gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically, as with the Sleeve. The procedure consists of modifying the food pathway but also reducing the volume of the stomach. The result of a bypass manifests itself by a restriction of food quantities but also malabsorption since the digestive pathway has been shortened.

The patient therefore reaches satiety quickly and does not retain sugars in their body and absorbs them poorly. The bypass in Tunisia is increasingly practiced for overweight patients. The choice of procedure will depend on the patient’s eating habits.

Gastric Balloon in Tunisia

The gastric balloon is a non-invasive obesity surgery. Indeed, the surgeon inserts a balloon through the mouth and places it in the stomach. Then, this balloon filled with saline solution floats in the stomach. Once filled, it will occupy a good part of the volume of the stomach and thus reduces the useful volume of the latter. The gastric balloon thus causes a food restriction.

The surgeon removes the gastric balloon 6 to 10 months after placement. Patients who are slightly overweight or, conversely, patients who weigh more than 100 kilos, must lose weight to prepare the ground for a Sleeve or a Bypass.

Price of Bariatric Surgery in Tunisia

By choosing to have your bariatric surgery in Tunisia, you benefit from much more affordable prices than those practiced in Europe. Prices vary from one procedure to another, but all are offered on an All-Inclusive basis in Tunisia except for your plane ticket.

Bariatric Surgery in Tunisia: What you need to know before you start

Bariatric surgery requires extensive preparation. The surgeon must first study the patient’s eating habits, measure their BMI, and assess their general state of health before deciding on bariatric surgery. The patient should undergo a series of examinations and receives final approval for the procedure after the results. Once the procedure is confirmed, the patient, in collaboration with Tunisia Destination Santé, can plan their bariatric stay in Tunisia.

How does bariatric surgery or obesity surgery in Tunisia take place?

Upon arrival in Tunisia, you will be admitted to the clinic directly from Tunis Carthage airport. The bariatric procedure (Sleeve, Bypass or Gastric Balloon) takes place the day after your arrival unless you have your examinations in Tunisia. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts an average of 30 minutes for the gastric balloon and between 60 and 120 minutes for the sleeve and bypass.

Post-operative care for bariatric surgery in Tunisia

Bariatric patients follow a liquid diet for several weeks. It is very important to follow post-operative instructions and the diet to the letter after obesity surgery. Serious complications can be caused by non-compliance with instructions.

Tunisia Destination Santé offers, in all packages, a convalescence at the hotel for an average of 2 to 4 nights. It is essential to spend the first few days of convalescence in Tunis to have one or more check-ups with the surgeon and to be able to act quickly in case of complications.

Before and After Results of Bariatric Surgery in Tunisia

Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery begin to lose weight from the first week. Depending on the starting weight, some manage to lose more than 10 kg in the 1^st month. The before and after results of bariatric surgery after a few months are often impressive. These results are obtained thanks to compliance with the instructions given by the surgeon. We often recommend that patients follow up with a nutritionist in the first few months after bariatric surgery.

Balloon, Sleeve or Bypass: Which one to choose?

Depending on the patient’s bariatric file, the surgeon will recommend a procedure from among the gastric balloon, the sleeve or the bypass. This choice will depend on the patient’s eating habits as well as their final decision.

When the bariatric operation is well thought out, the patient obtains remarkable results. The psychological state can also come into play in certain cases, and the surgeon immediately lets you know if the patient is ready or not for an intervention.

Contact and quote request for bariatric surgery

If you want to have bariatric surgery or obesity surgery abroad and you want to organize your stay in Tunisia with a serious and experienced agency, trust the professionals of Tunisia Destination Santé. Our team is always at your disposal to assist and guide you through all the procedures. We accompany you step by step in the constitution of your file and in the organization of your stay. Feel free to contact us for more information and to request a free quote without obligation.

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