To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).

Mini Gastric Bypass Procedure: Also known as Single Anastamosis or Omega Loop gastric bypass. The procedure takes 1 – 1.5 hours under a general anaesthetic. Clients usually spend two nights in hospital although occasionally clients do go home after one day. Weight loss begins immediately as your metabolism is improved. You'll eat a soft diet between weeks three and four after surgery. During this phase, you'll continue to prioritize protein, but you'll be able to get the nutrient from foods including scrambled... +More

This is another term for the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, where the stomach is divided into a small pouch and a large "remnant," with the small intestine rerouted to connect to both. It is a more complex surgery compared to other weight-loss procedures but has a high success rate in achieving long-term weight loss.

The cost of Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery varies widely depending on the country, hospital, and insurance coverage. In the U.S., it typically ranges between $20,000 and $30,000. In the UK, the procedure may be covered by the NHS if the patient meets specific criteria, or it can be done privately for £8,000 to £15,000.

Australian patients who have undergone the gastric balloon procedure often report significant weight loss, though side effects such as nausea are commonly mentioned. Many patients travel overseas to have the procedure done more affordably, particularly in countries like Turkey, where medical tourism is booming.