About Weight Loss
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Weight loss means reducing body fat to improve health or appearance.
- Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, Mini Bypass)
- Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon
- Medical Weight Loss Programs
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces the stomach size (e.g., gastric sleeve) or reroutes the digestive tract (e.g., gastric bypass, mini bypass) to limit food intake and absorption, helping severely obese patients lose weight and manage health conditions.
- Rapid Weight Loss – Significant and long-term weight reduction.
- Improves Obesity-Linked Conditions – Like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea.
- Boosts Mobility & Quality of Life – More energy, less joint stress.
- Lifestyle Changes Required – Needs strict diet and routine post-surgery.
- Possible Nutrient Deficiencies – Requires lifelong supplements.
- Surgical Risks – Includes bleeding, infection, and leaks.
Procedure Type | Cost (USD) | Cost (KES) |
Gastric Sleeve | $5,000 – $7,000 | KES 650,000 – 910,000 |
Gastric Bypass | $6,000 – $9,000 | KES 780,000 – 1,170,000 |
Mini Gastric Bypass | $5,000 – $8,000 | KES 650,000 – 1,040,000 |
Includes hospital stay, anesthesia, surgeon’s fees. May vary by hospital and patient profile.
The intragastric balloon is a non-surgical, temporary weight loss procedure where a soft silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach using an endoscope and then filled with saline. It occupies space in the stomach to help patients feel full faster and eat less.
- Minimally Invasive – No surgery or stitches required.
- Short Recovery Time – Patients resume normal activity quickly.
- Reversible & Temporary – Balloon is removed after ~6 months.
- Temporary Solution – Weight may return after balloon removal without lifestyle change.
- Side Effects – Nausea, bloating, and discomfort in the first few days.
- Not for Severe Obesity – Best for BMI 30–40; may not suit morbidly obese patients.
Item | Cost (USD) | Cost (KES) |
Intragastric Balloon | $3,500 – $5,000 | KES 455,000 – 650,000 |
Cost includes balloon device, endoscopy, doctor’s fees, and 6-month support plan. Prices vary by hospital.
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