Mona Karlsson – Patient Coordinator
Hi there, my name is Mona and I am very proud to say that I am a Patient Coordinator at Overvekts Operasjoner Riga. I’ve also had a Gastric Bypass with our outstanding Surgeon and am absolutely delighted with the whole experience. I lost my weight and slimmed down to my target weight within the first year! I would like to guide and help you with your special journey based upon my own experience of weight loss surgery.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mona
Dr. Igors Troickis – Leading Bariatric Surgeon, 25 years experience, over 500 procedures annually
A highly acknowledged surgeon, with 25 years experience in general surgery and over 12 years experience in bariatric surgeries.
Head of Surgery Department at Riga hospital.
The surgeon performs over 500 procedures annually.
Specialities:
· Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass
· Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band removal
· Revisional Bariatric Surgery
| Gastric Balloon | BMI 27+ |
| Gastric Sleeve | BMI 30+ |
| Gastric Bypass | BMI 35+ |
Choose the procedure that suits you best
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10 Reasons to choose us
Efficient appointment system
We will endeavour to accommodate your needs when arranging appointments. Our surgeon will review your medical documentation and health questionnaire to assess your suitability for a surgical procedure, we then aim to offer you an acceptance for surgery date within one to two weeks.
A private contemporary surgical centre
Our clinic is designed to emulate the most modern medical institutions in Europe. Hotel style accommodation is offered, with a flat screen television, wifi and air conditioning to ensure a comfortable stay. There is the opportunity for a friend or a member of your family to stay with you in your private room, if necessary.
Extremely experienced surgeons and medical team
Our senior surgeon, who specializes in bariatric surgery, has over ten years experience in this field, and twenty five years experience in general surgery. The medical staff and surgeons have vast experience and knowledge.
Finest quality surgical equipment
The equipment we use is of the highest proven quality, it is supplied by: Storz, Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon and Covidien. We have opened four new operating theatres, which have been designed and equipped to the highest standard.
5 year follow up
We offer a five year follow up programme for patients who have undergone Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass surgery and a one year follow up programme for patients with a Gastric Balloon. Our patient coordinator will be available to answer questions via email or telephone.
Half the price of Norway surgical treatment
With us you get the same (or an even better) service than that of a private clinic in Norway, for half the price. For approximately half the cost, we can offer a similar or a better service than most private clinics in Norway.
English speaking medical personnel
Our doctors, nurses and the other medical personnel speak English fluently.
Twenty four hour care
Medical care, given by doctors and nurses, is available on a twenty four hour basis.
Direct flights from Norway to Riga
There are direct flights from the Norway to Riga (RIX)., Norwegian Air fly from Oslo, Trondheim and Bergen. Wizz Air fly from Sandefjord. Flight connections are also available from the rest of Norway through hub in Oslo.
Surgeon’s liability insurance
A Surgeon’s liability insurance of 30 000 Euro is provided for the bariatric surgeons operating at our clinic.
Bjørn Aarland, Harstad en
Hey! My name is Bjørn Aarland and I am 43 years old. I have struggled with obesity for most of my life.
Grete Nystad, Bogen i Ofoten
Hello. I have tried many diets over the years, but they failed. Kilos pile back on again.
Marian
Having struggled with obesity for years and having tried numerous diets and other measures, I was only getting bigger.
Kine Andresen, Østfold
Life choices, best I have ever made! After many a year of yo yo dieting I realised that I needed a fresh start, and in order to do this I knew I needed help to implement my new lifestyle.
Tone Stabell, Grimstad
Hi everyone, I would like to share my experience of my Gastric Sleeve operation that I had done in Riga.
Ruth Leinan, Kirkenes
My decision to take the plunge and go ahead with weight loss surgery was in March 2017.
Milad Attari, Sandefjord
Hi all, I had my Gastric Bypass surgery at the end of January 2017, weighting in at 120 kgs pre op. I am now down to 76.6 kgs!
Camilla Sletvold, Trondheim
HEY 🙂 I am a 26 year old girl from Trondheim. Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with extra weight/being obese. It’s something that has affected me both physically and psychologically.
Tone O. Steen, Brekstad
Hello guys! I am a 29 year old woman. I have 2 children and a roommate! I’ll try to tell you about my journey into an easier life … So here goes 🙂 I am like, many, many others in this country, really all over the world to be more precise!
June Diseth, Rena
Hello. My name is June Diseth and I am 44 years old. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I have been overweight my whole life and like so many others I have tried all types of diets, from powder to soups.
Katrine Stenshjemmet, Årnes, Nes i Akershus
Hi! I am a 28 year old girl residing in Årnes. I have been trying to lose weight with the help of exercise, food, tablets, powders, shakes, yes, everything for a long time! But to no avail.
Laila Christin Mikkelsen, Sande i Vestfold
My name is Laila Christin Mikkelsen 🙂 I am a lady of 50 years 🙂 I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren 🙂
May-Lisbeth Solheim Hansen, Tjøme
I’ve always struggled with a few too many kilos, but I’ve also exercised a lot, so it has not been a major problem for my health.
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Can weight loss surgery help you fight type 2 diabetes? Can you through obesity surgery improve the health of people who have this diagnosis, and solve their obesity problem? Here is the evidence.
The probability of having type 2 diabetes, is quite big if one is suffering from obesity / being overweight. These two problems are often linked, and we know today that bariatric surgery can achieve big positive changes in those who have diabetes, and this problem will then also change your situation for the better. In England there are approximately 3.4 million people who have type 2 diabetes, and 4 of 5 who have this diagnosis are also obese. The study is based on information from about 160,000 individuals with obesity and diabetes, of whom about 4,000 people had undergone type 2 diabetes weight loss surgery. It has been seen through trials that those suffering from diabetes, and obesity, and who then undergo a bariatric operation extend their life considerably. It’s also a known fact that people who have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, and who suffer from obesity, have a shorter life span than those who are a “normal weight” and who do not have diabetes.
Having bariatric surgery, will also help diabetics, with a modified diet, and thus get a regulation in blood sugar levels. If one has Gastric Bypass surgery, blood sugar changes relatively quickly after surgery, and this often happens before the weight is significantly reduced. One consumes of course significantly smaller amounts of food after the surgery. This in turn will increase the secretion of hormones from the intestines, which then leads to the secretion of insulin.
A significant weight loss is usually the reason why most people with diabetes no longer suffer. Approximately one year after bariatric surgery, it can actually be established that 3 of 4 resolves their diabetes type 2 diagnosis. If you fail to do this lifestyle change, weight gain will cause your diabetes to come back.
Surgeons who thought in the beginning that a bariatric operation was only for those who were overweight, have found out that the operation helps those who along with being overweight also suffer from diabetes type 2.
The surgeons who perform these procedures, are obviously aware that by reducing the stomach, they also remove hunger. In the part of the stomach that is removed, there is a small dot which secretes something called the hunger hormone, and it is this part that then disappears. They are a little uncertain as to how it can have such a positive impact on diabetes. They KNOW that there is a link between the liver, pancreas / muscles, and research continues today, to find the reason why obesity surgery has such an affect on diabetes type 2. Those who are researching this look at it both in an ethical and moral way in this growing and important issue. What treatment will be the best, in all aspects, for those who are obese and who have diabetes? Very many who are struggling with obesity, have reduced sensitivity to insulin. If the pancreas is functioning properly, the disease will not develop, and the glucose level in your blood will be normal. If the pancreas is weakened, it is known that obesity treatment, with lifestyle modification, the ratio of insulin returns to normal, and thus blood sugar to normal. Many have since determined that they have been completely rid of their diabetes after such an operation.
We at Overvekts Operasjoner Riga will gladly help you both with your type 2 diabetes weight loss and ince and for all fix your problem with obesity. This is done under the same operation and it will not cost you anything extra. We can assure you that if you have a Gastric Bypass procedure at our hospital in Riga, the cost will be about half the price of what the same operation would cost at a private hospital in Norway. Our patient coordinator will help you through the installation process of submitting a request right through until you are home again and the operation is over. Many people are travelling for weight loss operations to us in Riga each week.