Bariatric Surgery Center

The consultant will provide consultation and make a treatment plan based on the patient's condition after undergoing tests and checking his general health and whether he/she is fit for surgery in general.

Obesity and its complications are best handled by a multidisciplinary surgical and medical team. At the bariatric clinic, we work with the internist to improve the patient's postoperative condition for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and others.

We also diagnose other medical disorders that can affect the patient's weight loss, such as endocrine disorder, and review the patient's medications that can cause him/her to gain weight.

We also identify symptoms and disorders that may result after surgery such as obstructive sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia and others, as well as assess the risks of surgery and follow up with the patient after surgery to reassess chronic diseases and adjust medications accordingly.

Then, we monitor the progress of the patient's weight loss and carry out laboratory tests for vitamins and minerals.

The role of a therapeutic nutritionist is to conduct nutritional assessments and counseling to help patients undergo nutritional changes in line with surgery.

This assessment includes the patient's weight history and previous weight-loss strategies; factors influencing weight issues such as work and socio-cultural information; diets; use of nutritional supplements and vitamins; physical activity and constraints; and willingness and motivation to make long-term lifestyle changes.

A nutritionist can identify barriers that may reduce weight loss in the long term or lead to post-operative complications.

In addition, he helps patients equip their kitchens with the necessary appliances (e.g. food processor, blender, standard measuring cups and spoons) and foods suitable for a transitional diet upon discharge from the hospital.

The therapeutic nutritionist also advises patients as they develop their diet during the early post-operative period and for 3 months, and periodically thereafter, especially when the patient is experiencing difficulties in achieving nutritional objectives.

He also educates patients about post-operative nutritional therapy, nutritional progress and supplements for bariatric surgery patients, in addition to educating patients about a meal pattern that requires gradual progress in food consistency over weeks or months.

Lastly, the therapeutic nutritionist performs continuous and accurate patient monitoring to achieve successful surgical outcomes.

The psychiatrist motivates patients and helps them manage their emotions during the surgery process.

In addition, the psychiatrist tests the patient's preparedness and adaptation to surgery and improves long-term behavioural changes.

Some patients are asked to complete a psychological assessment to determine their suitability for surgery.

A treatment plan is provided if any psychological problem is encountered during the assessment, as chemical changes due to eating style and weight loss may result in psychological issues that need to be monitored and addressed.

The anesthesiologist sees the patient and ensures that the surgery can be performed without any health problems.

He also decides whether or not the patient will need intensive care and prepares an anesthesia plan according to the patient’s general health.

He then performs everything related to the anesthesia procedure simultaneously with the surgery.