Bariatric & Weight-Loss Surgery in India
Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini bypass, gastric balloon and revision surgery for obesity, type 2 diabetes and related conditions, by experienced bariatric teams in JCI and NABH accredited hospitals with full travel support.
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Diabetes surgery
- Revision surgery
What weight-loss surgery can you have in India?
Bariatric surgery changes the stomach, and sometimes the route food takes through the gut, to help you lose weight and improve conditions linked to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. Surgeons in India's accredited hospitals offer sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, endoscopic balloons and revision surgery, usually through keyhole or robotic methods. Most overseas patients stay 7-10 days. Najmcare reviews your reports free within 24 hours and arranges your visa letter, transport and stay. See our Medical Visa Guide and Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Check your BMI and who may qualify for weight-loss surgery
Many guidelines consider surgery at a BMI of 35 or above, or 30 or above if you also have conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Some guidelines use lower thresholds for people of Asian background. Your surgeon decides after a full assessment.
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This is a screening guide, not a diagnosis. BMI does not show body fat, muscle or health on its own.
Why international patients choose India for bariatric surgery
Patients come for experienced teams, complete care before and after surgery, and prices that make surgery possible without long waits.
Often 60-80% less
Compared with typical USA and UK prices, with surgeon, hospital and dietitian care quoted together.
Experienced bariatric teams
Surgeons, physicians, dietitians and anaesthetists in accredited hospitals work together on every case.
No long waiting lists
Tests, team review and surgery are usually completed in one short visit.
Travel support
Visa letter, airport pick-up, hospital coordination, a recovery stay and an interpreter if needed.
Weight-loss procedures we arrange
Select a procedure to see who it suits, how it works, typical results and the time you may need in India.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgeons remove about 75-80% of the stomach and leave a narrow tube. You feel full sooner and hunger hormones fall. It is the most common first operation.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
A small stomach pouch is joined to the small intestine, so food bypasses part of the gut. It reduces hunger and calorie absorption and works well for acid reflux.
Mini (one-anastomosis) gastric bypass
A long, narrow stomach tube is joined to the intestine with a single connection. The operation is shorter and has strong weight and diabetes results. Surgeons discuss bile reflux risk and long-term follow-up.
Intragastric balloon
A soft balloon is placed in the stomach through the mouth, with no cuts, to help you feel full. It is removed after about 6 months and works best alongside a diet and lifestyle plan.
Revision and conversion surgery
Corrects weight regain, complications or reflux after earlier bariatric surgery, including gastric band removal and conversion.
Metabolic (diabetes) surgery
Bypass and sleeve operations can improve or put type 2 diabetes into remission in many patients, especially when diabetes is recent. Results vary between people.
Sleep apnoea, fatty liver, PCOS and joint pain
Weight loss often improves other conditions linked to obesity. Your team reviews each one before and after surgery.
Diet, vitamins and follow-up
Surgery is a tool, and the long-term result depends on how you eat and live afterwards.
Which operation is usually considered?
Choose the situation closest to yours. This is a guide only; your surgeon decides after a full assessment.
BMI 30-34.9 with diabetes
- Often discussed
- Sleeve, gastric bypass or mini bypass as metabolic surgery
- Why
- Surgery can improve or put diabetes into remission in many patients.
- Time in India
- 7-10 days
- Next step
- Send diabetes reports, HbA1c, medicines and height and weight.
BMI 35-39.9
- Often discussed
- Sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass
- Why
- Both give large and lasting weight loss; your surgeon chooses based on your health, eating habits and reflux.
- Time in India
- 7-10 days
- Next step
- Send height, weight, past weight-loss attempts and any health reports.
BMI 40 or above
- Often discussed
- Sleeve, gastric bypass or mini bypass; sometimes a staged plan
- Why
- Benefits are large at this BMI, but surgery risk also rises, so a full assessment comes first.
- Time in India
- 7-10 days, sometimes longer
- Next step
- Send reports for heart, lungs, sleep apnoea and diabetes.
Obesity with acid reflux
- Often discussed
- Gastric bypass
- Why
- Sleeve surgery can worsen reflux in some patients, so bypass is often preferred.
- Time in India
- 7-10 days
- Next step
- Send endoscopy and reflux test reports.
Weight regain after surgery
- Often discussed
- Revision or conversion surgery, after full review
- Why
- Surgeons first look at why weight returned: eating habits, stretching of the stomach or a surgical problem.
- Time in India
- 8-12 days
- Next step
- Send previous operation notes, scans and your weight history.
Not ready for surgery
- Often discussed
- Gastric balloon or a supervised medical weight-loss plan
- Why
- Non-surgical options can help some people lose weight or prepare for surgery.
- Time in India
- 3-4 days
- Next step
- Send height, weight and your health history.
Your treatment pathway
Send your details and reports
Height, weight and weight history, diabetes and blood tests, a medicine list, sleep apnoea details and any previous surgery notes.
Surgeon's opinion
Whether you are likely to qualify, the operation usually recommended, time in India and an estimated cost. It is free and carries no obligation.
Visa, flights and preparation
Hospital invitation letter for a medical visa, and a short liquid diet before surgery if your surgeon asks for one.
Assessment by the full team
Blood tests, ECG, ultrasound and endoscopy, plus review by the dietitian and, where needed, a physician and psychologist. Then the final plan and consent.
2-3 days in hospital
Surgery, early walking and a staged diet, with a recovery stay and a dietitian check before you fly.
Follow-up for life
A diet and vitamin plan, blood tests at home and video check-ups at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
How we help you choose bariatric surgery safely
Surgery works best with the right team and good follow-up.
An experienced bariatric surgeon
A surgeon who regularly performs the operation you need. We share the surgeon's profile and experience before you decide.
A full team
Surgeon, physician or endocrinologist, dietitian, psychologist and anaesthetist review you before surgery.
Honest candidacy
Surgery is not right for everyone. You get a clear view of whether you qualify, the risks and the alternatives.
Follow-up at home
A written plan for your doctor at home, vitamin guidance and video follow-up for the first year and beyond.
What does bariatric surgery cost in India?
Indicative hospital costs in US dollars. Final prices depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your condition.
- Consultation and pre-surgery tests$150-400
- Gastric balloon (placement and removal)$2,500-4,000
- Sleeve gastrectomy$4,000-7,000
- Mini gastric bypass$5,000-8,000
- Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)$5,000-8,500
- Revision surgery$6,000-10,000
Estimates for comparison only. Ask for a written plan and quote before you travel.
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Request my quoteQuestions patients ask about weight-loss surgery in India
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General information only, not medical advice. Costs and timelines are estimates and may change. Results vary. Content reviewed October 2026.
