Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey
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What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Obesity is a health problem that many people struggle with today. Diet, exercise and medication may not be enough to lose weight. In this case, a surgical option such as gastric sleeve surgery can be considered.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss operation that involves removing a large part of the stomach and reducing it to a tube shape. This way, the person feels full with less food and the hunger hormone secretion decreases. Gastric sleeve surgery not only helps to lose weight, but also reduces the risk of obesity-related diseases.
Gastric sleeve surgery is performed in Turkey at a very reasonable price and with high quality. Turkey is a preferred medical tourism center for weight loss surgery. Patients who come to Turkey benefit from many advantages both economically and health-wise.
Who Are Suitable for Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey?
- Those who have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher
- Those who have a BMI of 32-35 and have obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea
- Those who are willing to change their lifestyle and follow the doctor’s instructions
How Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Performed in Turkey?
Gastric sleeve surgery is performed under general anesthesia, laparoscopically, that is, by making small incisions in the abdominal area. The surgeon cuts off about 80% of the stomach and leaves a tube-shaped pouch. The volume of this pouch is about 100-150 ml. This way, the patient’s food intake is reduced.
Also, the part of the stomach that is removed is the part that secretes the hunger hormone, ghrelin. Therefore, the patient’s appetite also decreases. Gastric sleeve surgery does not affect the other parts of the digestive system. That is, the food reaches the intestines normally.
Gastric sleeve surgery takes about 1-2 hours. The patient’s hospital stay is about 3 days on average. In the postoperative period, the patient needs to follow a special diet and the doctor’s recommendations.
What Are the Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey?
- Patients can lose 60-80% of their body weight in 1-2 years after the surgery.
- Patients’ quality of life improves physically and psychologically. They look better, feel healthier and happier.
- Patients’ risk of obesity-related diseases decreases. For example, diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, infertility can improve or be prevented.
- Patients’ eating habits and lifestyle change. They follow a healthier and balanced diet, do regular exercise and avoid harmful habits such as alcohol and smoking.
- Patients’ self-confidence and social life improve. With the happiness and comfort of losing weight, they become more active, productive and social.
What Is the Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey?
Gastric sleeve surgery is done in Turkey at a very affordable price. Turkey is a preferred medical tourism center for weight loss surgery. Patients who come to Turkey benefit from many advantages both economically and health-wise.
The cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey depends on many factors. These include the patient’s health condition, the hospital where the surgery will be performed, the doctor, accommodation, transportation, insurance and other expenses.
The average cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 Euros. This price is much lower than the prices in countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia. In these countries, the cost of gastric sleeve surgery ranges from 10,000 to 25,000 Euros.
The price of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey is very attractive due to the lower cost of living, affordable general expenses and the depreciation of the Turkish Lira against other currencies. However, the quality of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey is at European and American standards. Obesity surgery centers in Turkey offer modern technology, experienced doctors and quality service.
Gastric sleeve surgery packages in Turkey include all expenses such as surgery, hospital, accommodation, transportation, insurance. Patients can easily find and book these packages online. Patients who come to Turkey can have weight loss surgery and also explore the beauties of Turkey.
What Should I Do to Have Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey?
- First, consult an obesity surgery specialist. The doctor will tell you whether you are suitable or not, the risks and benefits of the surgery, and what you need to do before and after the surgery.
- Have the tests and examinations that your doctor requests. These tests show the condition of your organs such as blood, urine, liver, kidney, heart, lung, stomach, intestine. Also, a psychological evaluation may be done.
- Follow the diet program that your doctor gives you. Reduce foods such as sugar, carbohydrate, fat 2 weeks before the surgery. Follow a high-protein, low-calorie, vegetable-based diet. This diet prepares your stomach for the surgery and reduces the risk of complications.
- Stop smoking, alcohol, blood thinners and other harmful substances 2 weeks before the surgery. These substances can affect the success and recovery of the surgery.
- Do not consume any food or drink 12 hours before the surgery. Go to the surgery on an empty stomach. Also, remove makeup, jewelry, contact lenses and other things.
- Go to the hospital on the day of the surgery. Your doctor and team will make the final preparations and take you to the surgery. The surgery will be performed under general anesthesia, laparoscopically. The surgery will take about 1-2 hours.
- After the surgery, you will be kept under observation in the intensive care unit or normal room. Your doctor will give you some medications such as painkiller, antibiotic, vitamin, mineral. Also, he will monitor your fluid intake. On the first day after the surgery, you can only drink water or sugar-free tea.
- On the second day after the surgery, you can walk with your doctor’s permission. This increases your blood circulation and prevents clot formation. Also, you can increase your fluid intake. You can sip water, sugar-free tea, vegetable juice, broth, milk and other liquids.
- On the third day after the surgery, you will have a check-up with your doctor. If there is no problem, you can leave the hospital. You can rest at your place of stay, do light exercises. Continue your fluid intake. Also, you can eat soft foods such as protein powder, yogurt, cheese.
- On the seventh day after the surgery, before leaving Turkey, you will have a final meeting with your doctor. Your doctor will give you information about postoperative diet, exercise, medication, follow-up and other issues. Also, he will give you documents such as report, prescription, invoice.
- After leaving Turkey, stay in touch with your doctor. If you have any problems in the postoperative period, consult your doctor. Also, follow the follow-up program that your doctor recommends. This program may include tests such as blood tests, ultrasound, endoscopy.
- In the postoperative period, you need to follow a special diet. This diet helps your body adapt to your new stomach. The duration and stages of this diet vary according to your doctor’s advice. Generally, this diet is as follows:
- For the first month after the surgery, you can only consume liquid and soft foods. These foods are water, tea, vegetable juice, broth, milk, yogurt, cheese, protein powder and so on. You should take these foods sip by sip and slowly.
- For the second month after the surgery, you can eat pureed or very small pieces of solid foods. These foods are chicken, fish, egg, fruit, vegetable, cereal and so on. You should also take these foods in small portions and slowly and chew well.
- From the third month after the surgery, you can start eating normal foods. However, you should also take these foods in small portions, slowly and chew well. Also, avoid high-calorie, fatty, sugary, floury foods and prefer nutritious foods such as protein, vegetable, fruit, fiber and so on.
In the postoperative period, you should also follow the exercise program that your doctor recommends. Exercise helps you to lose weight, maintain your muscle mass, speed up your metabolism and improve your health. Your exercise program may include activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, aerobics, pilates and so on.
Gastric sleeve surgery is an effective and safe method for obesity treatment. Having gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey offers many advantages both economically and health-wise. If you want to have gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, you can contact YND HEALTH. YND HEALTH is one of the best obesity surgery centers in Turkey. YND HEALTH will provide you with quality, affordable and professional service. Have weight loss surgery with YND HEALTH, change your life.
