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Length of stay
7 Days
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Stay in hospital
1 Night
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Surgery duration
45 minutes to one hour
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Anesthesia
General
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Recovery
1 to 2 weeks
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Stitches
Required - Dissolvable
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Drains
Not required unless advised by surgeon
Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey?
Gastric Band also known as laparoscopic adjustable gastric band or usually a lap band. It is placed around the stomach to treat obesity more quickly.
Turkey is known for its medical tourism in addition to general tourism. Many hospitals offer LAGB treatments and have facilities that meet international standards.
If you want to lose weight with gastric band surgery, there is no better destination for your holiday and medical care.
Gastric Band is made of silicone and filled with liquid saline, the LAGB is placed around the upper part of the stomach and helps to restrict the amount of food by allowing only a small amount of food to pass through the gastric band.
The small opening can be adjusted over time as it requires more than one visit to the doctor/surgeon and depends on how much weight you want to lose. The band can only be adjusted to a certain extent to achieve optimal weight loss without damaging the digestive system and other organs.
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Faqs
Frequently asked questions
Fortunately the cost is lower for the Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey. This is great news for you. Maybe you can combine your surgery with a holiday for you and your family? You will be so glad to see Turkish culture and the sea views as it is a very beautiful country with some of the highest qualified doctors in the world. The prices also are more affordable in Turkey - main factors are-
- Low economy in Turkey
- Materials and medical equipment are produced locally
- Doctors wages are lower
- Tax is lower in Turkey than other EU countries
The top reasons to decide to go ahead with Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey is because they have the best highly specialised and experienced surgeons. Our doctors often study abroad in the UK, USA, and Germany etc. Our surgeons specialise in Bariatric Surgeries and make them well known around the world. We use the latest medical and surgical equipment, sterile operating theatres, international certifications. Another reason to choose Turkey, is affordable prices for Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery compared to the US and the UK.
Hundreds of beautiful hotels to stay in before and after your surgery.
Complete care and advice before and after the Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery.
Beautiful sceneries, tasty food, kind local people, bargain shopping. You will fall in love with the magical atmosphere that Turkey has to offer.
In Turkey they use the Adjustable Band Surgery. It involves putting a silicon band around the top part of the stomach and as time goes by this will be adjusted to get you to your desired weight. It is considered to be a minimally invasive surgery. Gastric Band is made with the finest quality silicone material which is certified internationally.
Yes, our surgeons hold a Bariatric Surgeon Accreditation. It credits their excellence in the obesity surgical treatment field. It also shows a doctor's dedication to continue to provide successful results to his patients.
Some examples of top questions to ask your Bariatric Surgeon include:
Ask what the surgeon's credentials are?
Will I have a lot of pain?
How many Gastric Band operations have they performed?
How successful is the procedure?
How long will it take to recover?
What food should I avoid before and after surgery?
How would I qualify for a Gastric Band Surgery?
This will all be arranged for you. You will be picked up in a VIP luxury vehicle and taken to the hotel/ hospital depending on your flight time and taken back to the airport for your journey home. Our consultant will welcome you warmly and kindly and will make your journey more relaxed. You can chat with our consultant freely and ask questions about anything you like. You will be pampered by us and if you have any extra requirements we will be happy to make your wish come true.
Your Gastric Band Surgery will take place in a Turkish Private Hospital/ Clinic in sterile operating rooms with the latest up to date technology. Materials provided are made from highest quality materials approved internationally. Your surgeon will be qualified & certificated in Bariatric Surgeon Accreditation with years of experience and thousands of the operations performed in Gastric Band Surgery.
We will be in contact with you throughout the whole process. We will give you advice on what you can and can't do before the surgery. On arrival you will have great care. You will be shown to your private room with en-suite where you will get settled, you will then be escorted for your pre-tests. Your surgeon will explain the whole procedure and will give you all the information and support you need. You can stay relaxed and we will take the rest. We will make your stay as comfortable as possible for you and for your needs.
You will be given excellent post-op care after your Gastric Band procedure. The nursing staff will take good care of you checking your temperature and your blood pressure and offering you pain medication. Our Patient Coordinator will also be checking up on you to make sure you are fine and to make sure all your questions are answered. On the first day you will need to have a rest and on the second day you should start to walk slowly as that will help you have a quicker recovery and also will prevent you from having blood clots.
Certainly, Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey will be life changing if you have tried different diets and nothing worked for you.
You will stick with your new healthy diet, you will eat less portions, you will need to avoid fat food, and also you will start to exercise more regularly than before.
After a few weeks you should start to notice big weight loss.
Patients have more confidence because of their new look and new healthier lifestyle.
Even your loved ones can change their lifestyle and start following your new self.
You won’t have a large scar after Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey, just some small incisions in your abdomen after your laparoscopy.
The scar should also fade with time. You need to remember not to expose your scars to the sun as that will slow down the process of healing.
Taking extra supplements for skin scarring like A, E, B, D and coenzyme Q10 will help you to heal your scars quicker.
Our doctors always make sure that your health and safety always comes first.
Surgeons will do their best for you to minimise the possible risks after the Gastric Band Surgery. Risks are very low, as much as only 1% but they can happen, for example :
The band can slip.
You can stretch the oesophagus (gullet) if you overeat.
Port or tubing malfunction.
Stomach obstruction.
Pouch dilation.
Reflux.
Difficult swallowing.
The band can erode into the stomach, if any of these problems occur then the band will have to be removed.
Your Gastric Band will last a lifetime but the manufacturer recommendation is that after 10 years a Gastric Band should be removed and replaced with a new one.
That avoids any possible complications and keeps you healthy and has no possible side effects.
You need to avoid alcohol consumption for at least six months after having Gastric Band Surgery.
When you get a ''green light'' to drink alcohol again you must avoid sugary drinks, mixers and carbonated beverages.
You need to remember that even a small amount of alcohol can cause low blood sugar and intoxication.
Everyone is different, and recovery time will vary after Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey.
In general it will take 4-6 weeks to go back to your normal daily activities.
You should start your diet 2 weeks before Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey.
It should be a low-carb, low-sugar, protein meal replacement shakes.
Low-starch vegetables, such as asparagus or broccoli. Do not drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes.
The diet is very important before the surgery as the stomach and body needs to get used to the new diet and lower fat consumption.
Then the Gastric Band Surgery can go more smoothly and it will be much easier for you to continue with your diet. Your body will thank you for that very soon.
In the first months after a Gastric Band Surgery in Turkey you will lose weight relatively quickly, even up to three pounds a week in some cases.
As time progresses it will gradually start to slow down and after a year or two your weight should stabilize. Of course you will need to watch your diet, you should also exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Everyone is different so it all depends individually but you will see a significant weight loss in the first month after the Gastric Band Surgery.
If you tried already to lose weight by diet, exercises and prescription medications but have been unsuccessful then you can start to consider a Gastric Band Surgery if you are :
18 years old or over.
Be in good health and don't smoke or drink alcohol.
Have a BMI of 30 or greater or have obesity related complications such as type 2 diabetes.
High blood pressure.
Sleep apnoea.
After Gastric Band Surgery you will encourage rapid weight loss, so patients should avoid getting pregnant for at least 24 months.
It will also be safer for you at a lower weight if you are trying for a baby.
After your Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey, you need to take a rest and wait at least 2 weeks with your flight's.
The reason you have to wait is because the band needs to be checked and if it is not too tight.
Also during the flight there is a risk of developing blood clots. So take your time and do not rush with anything.
Keep calm and relax. Follow all your surgeons after care advice.
