A non-invasive endoscopic procedure (non-surgical) done quickly and painlessly.
The stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch.
This is a minimally invasive procedure where 75% of the stomach is removed.
This is a rejuvenating and cleansing method of the entire bowel system. (oral administration)
Discover the connections between obesity and a spectrum of other health challenges
A non-invasive endoscopic procedure (non-surgical) done quickly and painlessly.
The stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch.
This is a minimally invasive procedure where 75% of the stomach is removed.
This is a rejuvenating and cleansing method of the entire bowel system. (oral administration)
Discover the connections between obesity and a spectrum of other health challenges
Welcome to Nairobi Bariatric Center, Kenya’s premier destination for advanced weight loss solutions. At the heart of Nairobi, we specialize in life-transforming bariatric procedures and holistic wellness therapies. Our commitment is rooted in a deep understanding of the weight loss journey and its challenges. With state-of-the-art techniques and a compassionate approach, we empower individuals to achieve their health goals and improve their quality of life. Whether you’re exploring non-surgical options like the Gastric Balloon and Allurion Balloon, or considering surgical solutions such as Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve, our expert team is dedicated to guiding you through a personalized and safe weight loss experience. Join us at Nairobi Bariatric Center, where your journey to a healthier, happier life begins.
Our Gastric Sleeve procedure, a minimally invasive surgery, involves removing about 75% of the stomach, creating a sleeve-shaped stomach that holds less food. It significantly reduces food intake capacity, leading to substantial weight loss, and is ideal for those seeking a permanent surgical option
(Exclusive of initial consultation and lab tests)
The Gastric Bypass, specifically the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y procedure, is a surgical method that facilitates weight loss by restricting food intake and reducing calorie absorption. This technique is effective for significant, long-term weight loss, suitable for individuals looking for a comprehensive surgical solution.
(Exclusive of initial consultation and lab tests)
The Gastric Balloon is a non-surgical procedure utilizing intragastric balloons to create fullness, effectively reduce mealtime food intake, and support sustainable weight management. Patients may potentially experience an average weight loss of 10-15% of their body weight, although individual results can vary based on various factors
(Exclusive of initial consultation, lab tests & removal)
Our Psychotherapy of Eating Habits service focuses on correcting poor eating behaviors to establish a healthier lifestyle. It addresses the psychological, social, and environmental factors contributing to weight issues, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a holistic approach to weight management.
The Bowel Irrigation/Detox procedure is an oral treatment aimed at detoxifying the digestive system, from mouth to colon. It’s designed to eliminate toxins and allergens, promoting both physical and psychological wellbeing, and is suitable for individuals focusing on preventive health care and overall wellness.
“The journey forward is shorter than the journey already lived, and I do not want to spend the next 20-30 years of my life going in and out of hospital because I couldn’t control one thing, my body weight”
”On October 31st 2022, I walked into Nairobi Bariatric Center weighing a whopping 94kgs. Since then I’ve lost over 20 kilos and still determined to lose more as I strive to reach my health goals. Intragastric balloon placement is a weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster. I feel healthier, happier and most certainly I do look amazing!‘
-Maureen Waititu
“My only regret is not doing this sooner! I had tried it all with no success. With the Gastric Bypass, after just 1 month I lost 14kgs and I am well on the journey to my ideal weight.”
At Nairobi Bariatric Center, our philosophy is grounded in creating a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit, a holistic approach that has established us as a pioneering weight loss clinic in Kenya. We offer a spectrum of solutions, from less invasive options like the Gastric Balloon, which facilitates weight loss non-surgically, to more comprehensive surgical procedures such as Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve. This range ensures that every patient’s journey towards health and wellness is personalized and supported at every step. As leaders in the field of bariatric care in Kenya, we combine these physical treatments with psychotherapy sessions, enabling our patients not only to achieve their weight loss goals but also to maintain these results sustainably. By focusing on both physical transformation and mental well-being, Nairobi Bariatric Center remains at the forefront of effective and transformative weight loss solutions in Kenya.
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery is suitable for:
If your BMI is lower than 30, but you are not comfortable with your weight, there are options. If you have tried different weight loss methods but nothing seems to work, we offer our unique course of “Psychological Correction of Eating Habits” that helps you to address psychological factors as well as your nutrition and eating behavior. In addition, you can opt for gastric balloon procedure, which is a bariatric surgery alternative. A soft expandable silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach through the mouth and filled with sterile water to take up space in your stomach. The balloon creates a feeling of fullness and you are satisfied after eating smaller amounts of food as you are used to. It helps in controlling your hunger as well as reduce your portion sizes, which leads to consumption of fewer calories, making you lose weight.
When it comes to weight loss surgery, no BMI is too high. The main goal of the procedures we offer is to help patients achieve a healthy weight. However, please note that if your BMI is higher than 50, the surgeon will ask you to lose more weight before the surgery than what is required for patients with a lower BMI.
When you get a gastroscopy, the doctor checks your stomach for diaphragmatic esophageal hernia, which may lead to reflux after surgery. If a hernia is found, it is repaired during the gastric sleeve procedure.
Before going in for weight loss surgery, the doctor may ask you to lose a certain amount of weight. There are several reasons why this is important: a high amount of fat in the liver and abdominal cavity may make your surgery much more difficult; the surgery may be prolonged and the risk of complications increases. In some cases, the surgery may not be performed if the patient doesn’t lose the required amount of weight beforehand. Responsible preparation for surgery is therefore crucial for its success.
No, you don’t need to bring any special foods or supplements with you. You will be given food at the hospital, according to the post-surgery dietary recommendations. When you leave the clinic, you can buy these foods at the supermarket.
We recommend that our patients consult their personal doctors before leaving for treatment. Most doctors are aware of the main concerns of medical travel, so patients would greatly benefit from their advice and critical summary of your personal case.
Our clinic works flexibly with our patients. We can schedule your surgery for a date that is convenient for you.
To reserve a date for surgery, we ask our patients to transfer us a small deposit. The balance is paid at our clinic after your consultation with the surgeon. We accept payment in Kenya Shillings, Euros, Pounds and US Dollars, as well as debit and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard).
Some banks have specific policies about making transactions in foreign countries. If you plan on paying with your debit or credit card, please contact your bank to make any necessary adjustments, including increasing your payment card limit if necessary.
Losing weight is a very individual process. Some studies suggest that patients lose up to 60% of excess weight within the first two years after weight loss surgery. Following basic rules of nutrition is an important part of the weight loss process even after weight loss surgery: drink 8 glasses of water a day, eat 3 main meals with protein and one or two snacks during the day – for example fruit or nuts.
Majority of our patients go on a protein shake diet before surgery because it has been proven to give fast and effective results, which is needed before surgery.
Should you need a sick note, the surgeon performing your surgery will write an official recommendation about the post-surgery period to your general practitioner. Your GP will then write you an official sick note.
Our patients stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days after surgery. Patients are discharged only after our doctors make sure that their post-operative tests are within the normal range.
After gastric bypass, 2 to 4 weeks of recovery time is needed. We recommend that you avoid any physical exercise for 2 months after surgery. If your job is sedentary, you can return to work 1 week after the surgery. Please note: recovery periods may vary with each individual.
We recommend that patients avoid any strenuous physical exercise for 2 months after weight loss surgery. Easy, less active exercise may be done a few weeks after the surgery, depending on how you feel.
Many people after weight loss do not need cosmetic surgery. We use healthy – holistic weight loss where most people lose 5 to 10 kg per month. With this speed of weight loss, skin is able to shrink slowly and to adapt to the new condition of the body without developing stretch marks or hanging skin. We make sure that you receive all necessary nutrients.
Many people after weight loss do not need cosmetic surgery. We use healthy – holistic weight loss where most people lose 5 to 10 kg per month. With this speed of weight loss, skin is able to shrink slowly and to adapt to the new condition of the body without developing stretch marks or hanging skin. We make sure that you receive all necessary nutrients.
Patients with severe obesity may develop irreversible changes in the collagen part of their skin due to extra weight and they may need to have cosmetic surgery. You may begin preparations for cosmetic (plastic) surgery after your weight has remained stable for at least 2 years. By this time, your blood levels will have returned to normal so you can plan for cosmetic surgeries if need will be.
We offer follow-ups for our patients for up to 5 years after surgery. We do so to guarantee that all your questions and concerns about the surgery and aftercare are sufficiently answered by our professionals. Your family physician may also recommend that you undergo certain tests after the surgery. We may ask you to provide us with those test results so that our surgeon may review them and give his comments and recommendations.
Each of our patients is offered sessions of “Psychological Corrections of Eating Habits” that targets multiple root factors that contribute to obesity – psychological, social, metabolic, anatomical and environmental, for the best sustainable results. This is what sets Holistic Living and Nairobi Bariatric Centre apart as pioneers in combining bariatric surgery with a course of “Psychological Correction of Eating Habits” for dealing with obesity and its related co-morbidities in the world. Going through our special course of weight loss psychotherapy helps patients to maintain their weight loss result in future.
Sustainable weight loss – is our main aim.
Yes. It is crucial to keep to a healthy eating after surgery for lasting weight loss and that is why our course of psychotherapy is included in your weight loss treatment. You will be given all the necessary information about the post-surgery diet during your consultation with the dietician.
You may experience nausea if you eat too quickly, you don’t chew your food well, irregular eating or eating the wrong foods. You should eat a small amount of food (150 g maximum), and meals should be eaten for longer than 10 minutes. It is important to eat protein-rich foods and do not miss meals. It is recommended that you drink 1.5 litres of water a day, but you must stop drinking 20 minutes before a meal, eat, then wait another 20 minutes before drinking any more.
We recommend that you mash vitamin pills and other medications 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. You could also blend vitamin pills in your food or buy vitamin lozenges.
It is recommended that alcoholic drinks be avoided for 6 months after the surgery. Patients who drink wine have reported feeling pressure and gnawing in the stomach area. Should you decide that you still want to drink an alcoholic beverage, first dilute it with water then take only tiny sips.
It is very individual. You will be recommended amount of calories by our family physician.
After approximately 16 weeks of the Allurion Programme, multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that patients lose on average 10–15% of their total body weight. If you still want to lose more weight, a second Balloon can be placed after completing the first programme.
Yes. When combined with intensive weight loss strategies, the Allurion Balloon leads to nearly 2.5 times more weight-loss than when undertaking intensive weight-loss strategies alone, across 16 weeks. In fact, 17% of patients undertaking intensive weight loss strategies alongside the Allurion Balloon achieved a weight loss of over 20% of their total body weight! Allurion has more success than dieting alone because patients feel less hungry, feel fuller more quickly after eating, and will not have hunger attacks which can be experienced when typically dieting.
The placement takes place during a less than 20-minute outpatient visit. Allurion is the first gastric balloon that requires no endoscopy* or anaesthesia for placement or removal. Simply swallow a capsule containing the deflated Balloon with a catheter: once the Balloon is confirmed to be in your stomach via x-ray, the Balloon is filled with water through a catheter. A second x-ray takes place to ensure the Balloon is filled correctly.
Up to 95% of weight-loss may be sustained 12 months after the Balloon exits the body!
To reserve a date for surgery, we ask our patients to transfer us a small deposit. The balance is paid at our clinic after your consultation with the surgeon. We accept payment in cash (Kenya Shillings, Euros, Pounds and US Dollars) MPESA or bank transfer
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