Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey

Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a surgical procedure designed to promote weight loss. It is performed on people with a high body mass index (BMI) above 35. The stomach is usually cut out laparoscopically and reduced in size, allowing the patient to eat only small amounts of food, thus beginning weight loss. Of course, patients with a high BMI are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes or may already have it. Fortunately, Turkey has developed a surgery called Transit Bipartition that can be combined with sleeve surgery to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

We perform thorough examinations before the surgery, requiring a total stay of 7-8 days. You will spend 3 nights in the hospital and receive a diet plan, nutritious vitamins and shakes to restore your health and provide your body with the nutrients it needs to be healthy and strong. A team of experienced nurses and doctors will be taking good care of you.

When should I consider Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

You should consider Gastric Sleeve Surgery if you:

- you have type 2 diabetes

- are overweight

- have health problems due to your weight

- you have been told that liposuction is not sufficient

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Faqs

Frequently asked questions

Many patients are coming to Turkey every year for the Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Both men and women know that they are in safe hands at our private hospitals. In our hospitals we use the latest technology and surgical equipment, with clean sterile operating theatres. Our surgeons are board certified with years of experience and are well known all over the world and Turkey has some of the finest doctors in the bariatric world. Safety for our patients always comes first. We listen to each individual patient's needs, and we give support and care so that you are relaxed and well looked after.

We use a variety of Gastric Surgeries in Turkey: - Gastric Sleeve (part of stomach is removed through laparoscopy) - Gastric Band (Band is attached around the stomach, through laparoscopy) - Gastric Injection (botulinum toxin is injected into the stomach by endoscope) - Gastric Balloon (Silicone Balloon is placed into the stomach and filled up with saline water, by endoscope)

Turkey is a safe country for Gastric Surgery, just the same as any other EU countries. Doctors are well trained, experienced and their knowledge makes them very advanced in new techniques and procedures. Health and safety come first in our hospitals so you can trust our Turkish doctors. Often our surgeons have gained experience abroad like the USA, Canada, Europe and England. They study many years to receive certification in order to become a specialist in this type of surgery. We have the latest technology. They use the highest standard materials and surgical equipment so you have peace of mind and stay relaxed and enjoy your stay in a kind and warm Turkish atmosphere.

Gastric Sleeve price in Turkey is less than other EU countries because of many factors which include low tax, cheaper cost of living, wages for doctors are lower than in EU, materials, medication and medical equipment is produced locally. Medical tourism in Turkey has increased in the last few years for its popularity in Gastric Sleeve Surgery.

Yes, our surgeons hold a Bariatric Surgeon Accreditation. It proves their excellence in the obesity surgical treatment field. That is why we get the best possible results for our patients. High qualification and experience make them one of the best in the world. Our Turkish doctors have excellent reputations and are well known in the surgical field.

We will pick you up in one of our luxury vehicles and take you to your hotel/ hospital depending on your flight times. Our consultant will accompany and take good care of you.

Your Gastric Sleeve surgery will take place in a fantastic private, sterile, certified hospital in Turkey. All highly rated for their standards in health care and hygiene. Exceptional theatres with all the latest up to date technology and surgical equipment. Also, for your comfort you will have a private room with en-suite TV and WIFI.

You will be taken to your private room with en suite. Afterwards you will see your surgeon and have a chat about your Gastric Sleeve Surgery. You will be taken after for your pre-tests; your surgeon will go through your test results and tell you if your Gastric Sleeve can go ahead. Your surgeon will also ask you if he should remove your gallbladder if you have gallstones to prevent further action later. This is normal. You will be prepared for a surgery.

You will have the best possible nursing care after your Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey. You will be settled back in your room, and the nurse will check on you and take your blood pressure and temperature. You will then be left to rest and come round from the anaesthesia. Later on or the next day as it depends on what time you had your surgery, you will be encouraged to get up and walk up and down the corridor to help with any pain from trapped wind.

Yes, of course you can bring any family member or friend to be with you for your stay in hospital. They will be able to stay in your private room with you. This is very important to have support from your family member or friend after your Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey.

Yes, your life will change for the better and you will feel healthier after Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey. You will have to change your mental attitude towards food and the way you are used to eating and drinking. What you eat will also change. You will have to be totally committed to losing weight. The plus side is you will have less health problems with your body. You will have more energy and be able to exercise regularly. You will be able to have a whole new wardrobe with the latest fashion. You can go out and pamper yourself more, love your new look, love your new life and love the new you.

Be realistic in your expectations as the diet is very important after your treatment. It's not only about changing habits of your diet but is about acquiring entire new habits related to Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Your whole mental attitude will change towards food, and you must stick to your new diet, to become a new you. You will be so happy and satisfied with your end results. You will become a better version of yourself, and your family and friends will notice that.

Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery is done Laparoscopically so you will only have small incisions which are very tiny. Scars will fade with time and will be unnoticeable. Avoid getting direct sun on your scars, have a full nutritious diet and keep hydrated as that will help you to heal your scarring faster.

You can have a sponge bath 48 hours after your Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Avoid getting your dressings wet just pat around the areas. You can take a bath after 1 - 2 weeks of your Gastric Sleeve operation. You need to ask your surgeon when exactly you can have a shower.

You will be given pain medication if you require it after your Gastric Sleeve surgery, you will have a saline drip in as well to keep you hydrated. You need to drink small sips of water. Recovery time varies for each individual after Gastric Sleeve surgery. Patient's mostly complain about the gas. This also varies in each individual, you will be advised to get up and walk around as soon as you are able but of course take slow movements. Slow walking helps to avoid blood clots and a quicker recovery.

Usually recovery time after Gastric Sleeve surgery depends on each individual. Ideally you should rest for at least 2-3 weeks. You need time to heal, also remember you will be on a very strict diet, try to prepare yourself mentally and get as much support from your family and friends. You might prepare your meals at home before you go for your surgery. Don't do any heavy lifting or drive a car in the first weeks after the Gastric Surgery.

You will first be on a liquid diet for the first 24 hours in hospital after your Gastric Sleeve surgery. When you go back home you will be at the 1st stage (liquids diet for the first 2 weeks). Then the (Pure stage) soft, mashed foods. Then you will slowly start to eat small amounts of solid food. You need to maintain small portions of low-fat food forever in order to maintain the diet. The hospital dietician will advise you. If food does not agree with you then Stop - Try again 2-3 weeks later. You will see a dietician after your Gastric Sleeve Surgery who will give you all the information you need to take home with you. Most important is to have a good support system in place for yourself from friends and family and let them know about your new life diet.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery usually takes around 2 hours to complete Laparoscopically. You will be under a general anaesthetic while you have your procedure done. Your stay in the hospital is around 3 days. After we will take you back to your hotel/ airport depending on what you have arranged, you may want to stay longer and enjoy some time in Turkey. and you need to take your time with daily life like no lifting or stretching for a few weeks after.

It is always healthy to maintain a good weight. Depending on your BMI (body mass index) some surgeons will ask you to lose some weight before a Gastric Sleeve procedure. Losing 15 to 20 pounds before your Gastric Sleeve surgery can reduce the risk of complications. It is also important to start a liquid diet and smaller portions of low-fat food to get your stomach used to smaller amounts of food.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a permanent procedure. Gastric Sleeve Surgery permanently reduces the stomach as much as 80%. But if you do not stick to your new routine, diet and food intake, then you can stretch the stomach and start to put on weight again. So, it is important to follow the diet you have been given. Always follow your surgeons' instructions and advice.

Risks with Gastric Sleeve surgery can happen in about 1% of patients, for example: - Leaks from the cut edge of the stomach - Reaction to the anaesthetic - Infection - Blood clots - Breathing problems - Excessive bleeding

Gallstones can be a side effect of the Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey within 2 years after the operation. With the rapid weight loss, gallstones can develop. We have a solution for that. You can take a Ursodiol as directed by your surgeon.

Usually, you will see significant weight loss within a month after a Gastric Sleeve surgery in Turkey. This can vary in individual people, 20 to 30 pounds in the first month after the surgery is normal.

As you start to receive less food every day after your operation, it limits the amount of nutrients your body receives, so you will need to take vitamin and mineral supplements everyday for the rest of your life. You will be given stomach protector tablets (Pantoprazole) when you leave the hospital, it is used continuously for at least 6 months and taken with a sip of water in the morning half an hour before you eat anything. The best are chewable Bariatric supplements tablets that will help you to keep up good levels of minerals and vitamins as they are necessary for your body to keep strong and healthy. You can buy them at any pharmacy.

After a Gastric Sleeve Surgery, you may experience pain, but it depends on person to person. Some patients report pain range 5/10 and some of them 7/10 and the pain is usually from trapped wind. You will be provided painkillers and medication to help with the recovery.

After a Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey avoid psychical work like vacuuming or lifting anything heavy and no pull and push motions. This will help the recovery process for your stomach to heal.