Weight loss & Bariatric programm

King's Weight Loss & Bariatric Program takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to combating obesity and other chronic conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Prior to considering surgical treatment, our program includes non-surgical options and emotional assessments. High safety standards and the most recent techniques are used in our program.

Our program provides a dedicated care coordinator, a medical information hotline open 24 hours a day, and full support for patients who undergo surgery for six months.

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS

To be eligible for our Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery in Dubai patients must be over 18 years old, mobile, and able to perform their own daily activities.

According to the DHA Guidelines, patients must meet the following criteria: Patients with a BMI greater than 40 kg/m2 who have or do not have comorbidities Patients with a BMI between 35 and 39.9 kg/m2 who have one or more comorbidities Patients with a BMI between 30 and 34.9 kg/m2 who have two or more comorbidities

WHAT IS A COMORBIDITY?

In relation to our program, a comorbidity is the presence of one or more medical conditions other than your weight issue.

Comorbidities include cardiopulmonary issues that can be fatal:

Obstructive sleep apnea Obesity hypoventilation syndrome Pickwickian syndrome Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis Hypertension Dyslipidemia Asthma Venous stasis disease Severe urinary incontinence Joint diseases Obesity-related cardiomyopathy Infertility Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Gout All patients will receive a management plan of action during their first consultation.

Weight reduction and BARIATRIC Program Group

Patients are evaluated and dealt with by our master multidisciplinary group that incorporates:

Internal medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, anesthesia, dietetics, and psychology (if necessary)