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Obesity is associated with high cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and altered immune health. The mainstay of therapy is weight loss!
On average, patients lose 70-90 percent of excess weight within a year after a gastric bypass, and 50-70 percent of excess weight after a sleeve gastrectomy.
Why Bariatric - weight loss - surgery?
Improved Mobility
Clearer & Brighter Skin
Improved Cholesterol Levels
Decreased Joint Pain
Lowered Blood Pressure
Better Sleep

A life-changing technique
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery is a life-changing technique by which individuals can enjoy a higher quality of life. Weight loss is achieved by reducing the size of the stomach pouch so you will feel full after small meals and will not want to eat too many calories for your body to handle.
Your options

Gastric Bypass

This is the most common and successful combined procedure for weight loss surgery. In this procedure, the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake.
Then a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach, the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine), and the first portion of the jejunum (the second segment of the small intestine).

Sleeve Gastrec-tomy

The gastric sleeve procedure involves reducing the size of your stomach.
During the operation up to ¾ of the stomach is removed by dividing it, with the new stomach taking the shape of a narrow tube or sleeve.
This effectively restricts the stomach capacity without affecting its function, so that the amount of food that can be eaten at one time is restricted.

Gastric Banding

A band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch to hold food.
The band limits the amount of food that the person eats by giving a feeling of fullness after eating small portions of food.
Our Bariatric Program is designed to guide patients through the entire journey, from determining the best procedure for each patient to post-surgery care and counseling.
What to expect
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Best Treatment,
Best Doctors
Zulekha Hospital's surgeons are internationally recognized in weight loss surgeries and know how to give their clients the best treatment and advice during and post surgery.
You will benefit from healthcare of the highest quality and feel safe with Zulekha Hospital taking care of you.
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Assessment & Consultation
At Zulekha Hospital, we will complete a full assessment including your dieting history, any dietary restrictions, and food availability.
The surgeon will let you know of the best surgical option based on your body's needs and will also walk you through the surgical procedure.
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Safety
At Zulekha Hospital, we ensure the safety of our patients and positive outcomes by adhering to strict processes before and after surgery.
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Results
The benefits of a fit body and a healthy lifestyle are endless. You will feel more confident about your appearance. You will put yourself in a position to live a healthier, longer life, and if you have problems with high blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol, losing weight can significantly improve your health.
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1700+ PHYSICIANS
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The Zulekha Healthcare Group includes two multidisciplinary hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as three UAE medical centres and three pharmacies providing specialised treatments in over 30 disciplines.
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah is a full-fledged, multidisciplinary hospital with Out-patient and In-patient facilities.
What started off as a 30 bed set up with basic facilities for gynecology, obstetrics, surgery, medicine and pediatrics in 1992, today boasts of 185 beds, sprawled over an area of 290,000 square ft.
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