Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery in Egypt
Evaluation-first coordination with our partner surgical teams
Hospitals Co Egypt coordinates bariatric and weight loss surgery for international patients who choose to have their procedure performed in Cairo. We are a facilitator, not a hospital: we connect you with partner surgical teams experienced in weight loss procedures, handle the paperwork and logistics around your trip, and stay in touch through your recovery and follow-up. Every clinical decision, from whether surgery is appropriate for you to which procedure fits your case, is made by the treating surgeon, not by our team.
This page explains the weight loss procedures we are most often asked to coordinate, how candidacy and evaluation work before any plan is confirmed, what information to send us, and how we help with nutrition guidance and follow-up once you are back home.
Procedures We Commonly Coordinate
Weight loss procedures offered by our partner surgical teams, recommended only after your case has been reviewed
Gastric Sleeve
A portion of the stomach is removed to reduce its size. Our partner surgeons evaluate whether this approach suits your weight history and overall health before recommending it.
Gastric Bypass
A procedure that reroutes part of the digestive tract. The surgical team considers your weight history, any related conditions, and prior surgeries before determining if bypass is the right option for you.
Gastric Balloon
A non-surgical, temporary option some patients explore. Whether a balloon is appropriate, and for how long it would remain in place, is determined entirely by the treating physician after reviewing your case.
Revision Surgery
For patients who have had previous weight loss surgery and need a follow-up procedure. The surgeon reviews your surgical history and current results before advising on whether revision is suitable and what it would involve.
Candidacy Is the Surgical Team's Decision
No procedure or travel date is confirmed before the treating surgeon reviews your case
We do not confirm a bariatric procedure, a surgery date, or a cost estimate based on a request alone. Before anything is scheduled, you send us your weight history, a summary of any related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea, your current medications, and the results of any endoscopy or lab work you already have. Our team forwards this directly to the partner surgical team that would handle your case.
The surgeon reviews everything you send, may ask follow-up questions or request additional tests such as a fresh endoscopy or specific lab panels, and then gives their own professional opinion on whether surgery is appropriate, which procedure best fits your case, and what the safest path forward looks like. Only once the surgical team has confirmed a plan do we provide a cost estimate and begin arranging your travel. This means the guidance you receive reflects an actual clinical review of your case, not a generic recommendation.
What to Send for Your Evaluation
The more complete your information, the faster the surgical team can respond
Weight & Health History
Your weight history and a summary of related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea.
Existing Test Results
Any endoscopy reports, lab work, or imaging you already have. The surgeon will request more if needed.
Medications & Prior Surgeries
A list of current medications and details of any previous abdominal or weight loss surgery.
Nutrition Guidance & Follow-Up After You Return Home
Support continues after your flight home, coordinated with your surgeon and any nutritionist involved
Pre- and Post-Operative Diet
Your surgeon and any nutritionist involved in your case set the stages of your diet before and after surgery, and we make sure these instructions reach you clearly.
Ongoing Nutrition Questions
If questions come up about your diet after you're home, we relay them to your care team and pass their guidance back to you.
Remote Follow-Up
We help coordinate follow-up calls and check-ins with your surgeon based on the schedule they set for your recovery.
Coordination With Your Local Doctor
We can forward your discharge summary and surgical notes to your doctor at home so your ongoing care stays connected.
How the Process Works
From your first message to your follow-up call at home
Send Your Weight & Health History
Submit your weight history, related health conditions, current medications, and any existing test results through our form or WhatsApp.
Surgical Team Review
The partner surgical team reviews your case, may request additional tests, and gives a professional opinion on whether surgery is appropriate and which procedure fits.
Plan & Cost Estimate
Once the surgical team confirms a plan, we provide a cost estimate and start arranging your travel dates.
Travel Preparation
We assist with visa requirements, flight timing, and accommodation booked near your treatment facility.
Surgery & Recovery
Your procedure is performed at the partner facility, followed by the recovery period your surgeon requires before travel is safe.
Nutrition Guidance Before Departure
Before you fly home, your surgical team and any nutritionist involved confirm your dietary plan for the weeks ahead.
Return Home & Remote Follow-Up
We prepare your medical reports and coordinate remote follow-up with your surgeon and your local doctor at home.
Timelines vary by procedure and individual healing. As a general guide, the full process from first consultation to treatment completion typically takes 2-6 weeks. See the full breakdown on our Patient Journey page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bariatric surgery coordination in Egypt
Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?
Candidacy is determined solely by the partner surgical team after they review your weight history, any related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea, and any prior abdominal surgeries. We do not pre-screen or approve candidates ourselves - we send your information to the surgeon, and only the surgeon confirms whether you are suitable for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloon, or another approach, and which one fits your case.
What tests or records do I need to send?
Typically your recent weight history, a summary of any related conditions, your current medications, and results from any prior endoscopy or lab work you already have. The surgical team reviews what you send and will tell us directly if they need additional tests, a fresh endoscopy, or specific lab panels before they can confirm a plan - we simply relay their request to you.
How does aftercare and follow-up work once I'm home?
After you return home, we help coordinate communication between you, the treating surgeon, and your local doctor. This can include forwarding your discharge summary and surgical notes, relaying questions about your recovery, and arranging remote follow-up calls when the surgeon recommends them. The exact schedule and content of your follow-up care is set by the surgeon, not by our team.
What dietary guidance will I receive?
Your nutrition plan, including any pre-operative diet, the stages of your post-operative diet, and longer-term eating guidance, is set by the treating surgical team and any nutritionist involved in your case. We help make sure these instructions reach you clearly, and we coordinate any follow-up nutrition questions back to your care team.
When can I fly home after surgery?
Your surgeon decides when it is safe for you to travel, based on your individual recovery and the procedure performed. We do not set or estimate this date ourselves. As a general planning guide, the full process from your first consultation to treatment completion typically takes 2-6 weeks, which includes any recovery days in Cairo your surgeon requires before clearing you to fly.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
Send your weight and health history to start a confidential evaluation with our partner surgical teams. There is no obligation until you have a clear plan and cost estimate in hand.