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Bariatric Surgery in South Africa

Have you given up on the diet plan and are considering weight loss surgery in South Africa?

The decision to go ahead with bariatric surgery in South Africa is not to be taken lightly. Have you considered where you will have the procedure done? Have you researched bariatric surgeons in South Africa? Importantly, have you looked at the cost of gastric bypass surgery in South Africa?

And then there are the different types of gastric bypass surgery in South Africa to consider.

1. Intragastric Balloon

This procedure offers temporary weight loss results if you’re obese or severely obese. During the operation a folded balloon is inserted through the mouth into the stomach. Once the position is checked the balloon is inflated with a saline solution to fill up the tummy. No surgical incisions are made and the procedure is done within half an hour.

2. Gastric Banding

An adjustable band is inserted into the upper part of the stomach to divide the stomach into two. The upper pouch becomes small and lower part consists of the rest of the stomach. The band restrict show much food can be consumed as you feel full quicker. A balloon is also inserted into the surface of the band and filled during a visit to the doctor on the first visit after surgery. This is one of the more popular forms of gastric bypass in South Africa.

3. Sleeve Gastric Bypass

This is a kind of restrictive weight loss surgery. Keyhole surgery allows the surgeon to remove part of the stomach to form a small, sleeve-shaped stomach, about 15% less the size of the original stomach. There’s a very low complication rate with the procedure and is safer and cheaper than more traditional bariatric surgery in South Africa.

4. Gastric Bypass

This is hailed as one of the most successful types of bariatric surgery. A gastric bypass combines the restrictive and malabsoprtive properties of the other procedures. During the operation the stomach is divided into two with the upper stomach being made the larger area. The upper jejunum is divided with one end being attached to the upper stomach pouch, bypassing the lower stomach.

The smaller pouch allows for a small amount of food to be consumed and food cannot mix with digestive enzymes which results in malabsorption.

While it’s a more complicated procedure, it has been reported as highly successful resulting in significant weight loss rapidly. The process is irreversible, so do consider it carefully before proceeding.

Bariatric Surgery in South Africa – Financing

Bariatric surgery in South Africa is not covered by medical aid. If you require medical financing, click on the banner on this page or go to the Incred website here and you’ll know within 48 hours if you’re eligible for help from Incred.