Bariatric at De Jongh Surgery

19/08/2025

Celebrating Cornelia Delport's incredible transformation! 🎉 She's thriving at a healthy BMI of 25. She is currently 1 year and 9 months post-op, with a remarkable 53kg weight loss. And the best part? She's living her best life, filled with joy, love, and adventure with her new husband and kids! 🌟 We're beyond proud of her hard work. Congratulations, Cornelia, on embracing this new chapter of your life! 💕

18/08/2025

18/08/2025

We are over the moon to celebrate Julia-Ann Maudlin's phenomenal achievement of reaching her goal weight of 73kg, a staggering 41kg transformation, in just six months following Bariatric surgery! Her unwavering determination and dedication to a healthier lifestyle have empowered her to revel in precious moments with her children, free from the weight of self-doubt. We are ecstatic to salute her extraordinary triumph! 🎉💪



Contact us if you are interested in this life changing experience.
📩bariatric@dejonghsurgery.com or 012 881 9868

16/08/2025

Izani van der Wal's remarkable 2-year transformation is a shining testament to the power of dedication and perseverance! Reaching her goal weight in just 1.5 years, she's now thriving in her new healthy lifestyle. A true inspiration to anyone seeking a positive change! 💪

14/08/2025

Huge congratulations to Mr Ibrahima Guèye on achieving an incredible 65kg weight loss milestone one year post Bariatric surgery! 🎉 His transformation is a testament to the power of dedication and perseverance, and we're thrilled to see him radiate confidence, health, and strength every day! 💪

15/07/2025

18/06/2025

Meet the team that will be building your new habits and lifestyle. Making this choise will change your life, and you will be forever grateful to live a healthier life.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment
012 881 9868 / bariatric@dejonghsurgery.com

05/06/2025

Presenting our team that will help build your wellness goal!

We will walk with you every step of the way.

Contact us today:
012 881 9868
bariatric@dejonghsurgery.com

05/06/2025

What to know before bariatric surgery

“Surgery is a tool, not a cure,” Dr Ruan de Jongh, Specialist Surgeon (Bariatric) at Life Groenkloof Hospital, cautions. He explains that while bariatric surgery can help patients lose weight and improve their health, it is not a standalone solution. Patients will still need to change how they eat, how they think about food, and how they care for themselves. Lifestyle changes and ongoing support are crucial for long-term success. That’s why bariatric surgery involves a full team: a dietitian, psychologist, surgeon, and often a physician. The journey is also emotional. “Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health,” Dr De Jongh notes. “We walk the journey with you from the first consult through to long-term follow-up.”

This is not cosmetic surgery
“This isn’t about how you look – it’s about how you live,” Dr De Jongh says. “It’s about being able to play with your kids, to go hiking, to live without the constant burden of health ailments. Bariatric surgery can be transformative, and it often paves the way to a healthier, more fulfilling life.”

If you are concerned about your health, speak to your doctor or call Life Groenkloof Hospital on 012 424 3600 or visit https://bit.ly/3PKFbcw. Our doctors can assist to make life better.

05/06/2025

Bariatric surgery helps patients lose weight by changing how the stomach and digestive system work. Procedures include gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies, and other variations – all designed not just for weight loss, but to improve overall health. “We often see dramatic improvements in conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint pain – sometimes within weeks,” says Dr Ruan de Jongh, Specialist Surgeon (Bariatric) at Life Groenkloof Hospital.

Who is a good candidate?
Suitability is based on more than just weight. “We look at BMI – typically considering a BMI of over 30 with chronic obesity related health conditions or a BMI over 35 without – but we also look at your mindset and motivation,” Dr De Jongh explains. He emphasises that patients don’t need to meet every criterion perfectly to be considered for bariatric surgery. “We’re looking for people who are ready to commit to real change. You don’t have to be at the end of your rope – just ready to take a different path towards improving your health.”

Life Groenkloof Hospital offers healthcare services and specialists who can assist. Contact us at 012 424 3600 or visit https://bit.ly/3PKFbcw. We can help you make life betteragain.

03/06/2025

Bariatric surgery is typically performed to help individuals lose excess weight and reduce the risk of serious health problems, or for those with a high BMI where other weight loss methods have failed.

Many people only consider bariatric surgery after exhausting every other weight loss avenue – often quietly, and with a sense of shame. But according to Dr Ruan De Jongh, bariatric surgeon based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, that silence needs to end. “People almost always whisper it when they ask about surgery,” he says. “Let me say this clearly: bariatric surgery isn’t the easy way out. It’s one of the hardest, bravest decisions someone can make – and for the right person, it can change everything.”

Life Groenkloof Hospital offers healthcare services and specialists who can assist. Contact us at 012 424 3600 or visit https://bit.ly/3PKFbcw. We can help you make life better again.

28/05/2025

The SAMMSS (South African Metabolic Medicine and Surgery Society) accredited metabolic unit at Life Groenkloof Hospital, offers expert care for patients who are considering weight loss surgery. A weight loss surgery journey should be well informed and supported by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, dieticians, physiotherapists and clinical psychologists. Our unit boasts the latest state of the art equipment and supports the needs of patients in their journey to better health.

Choose Life. Phone Life Groenkloof Hospital on 012 424 3600 or visit us at https://bit.ly/3PKFbcw. We can help make life better.