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GASTRIC SURGERIES
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GASTRIC SURGERIES Consultation
Your Best Version
Obesity is a life treathening health problem. It can cause blood pressure problems, diabetes, chronic pains in the body and more.
You can reach your healthiest version and get rid of your excess fat. Enjoy your free moves and dynamic look!
GASTRIC SURGERIES Information
SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Sleeve gastrectomy helps you lose weight by reducing your stomach by 80% using a stapler.
GASTRIC BYPASS
Gastric bypass surgery helps you lose weight by dividing your stomach into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower pouch. The small intestine is then rearranged to connect to both.
GASTRIC BALLOON
An intragastric balloon is an inflatable balloon placed in the stomach for weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
1. What is a Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure?
Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure helps you to loose weight by reducing your stomach 80% with help of a stapler. After the procdure you eat less and feel full.
2. How much weight am I expected to loose after the Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure?
You are expected to loose 50-70% of your excess weight in the first year. The exact numbers vary according to the individual. Please consult us online for your unique case.
3. Am I an appropriate candidate for a Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure?
Firstly it depends on your Body Mass Index. If you have BMI higher than 30, please consult us online to learn whether you are a candidate for sleeve gastrectomy.
Secondly you determination plays a huge role in loosing weight. If you are going to maintain a healthy diet and exercising after the procedure, it will be life changing for you.
4. Do I need to have a special diet before the procedure?
Yes. Your doctor will be suggesting a special diet before the procedure. Please take a detailed information by contacting us, for your unique case.
5. Is Sleeve Gastrectomy held under general anaesthetic?
Yes, the procedure is held under general anaesthetic. It is very important to your allergic reactions against the medications. Please inform us about your unique condition when you are planning to have the surgery.
6. How long does the procedure take?
It takes about 1 hour to have the procedure done. But keep in mind that you will be in the surgery room longer since you will need time to sleep and wake up after taking the anaesthetic medications.
7. Do I need to have a special diet after the procedure?
Yes. Your dietitian will be providing you a detailed list for your after-procedure diet.
8. How long should I be staying in Turkey for a Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure?
5 days in Turkey would be enough to complete the procedure and to be checked by the medical team.
9. How many nights should I be hospitalized?
5 days in Turkey would be enough to complete the procedure and to be checked by the medical team.
10. Can I directly go back to my daily life after I return home?
Yes, you can travel and work. Please make sure that you are informed in detail about what is allowed and not allowed in the recovery period.
GASTRIC BYPASS
1. What is a Gastric Bypass procedure?
Gastric Bypass procedure helps you to loose weight by dividing your stomach into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower pouch. Then the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both. After the procdure you eat less and feel full.
2. How much weight am I expected to loose after the Gastric Bypass procedure?
You are expected to loose 70% of your excess weight in the first year. The exact numbers vary according to the individual. Please consult us online for your unique case.
3. Am I an appropriate candidate for a Gastric Bypass procedure?
If you had another type of obesity surgery before and regained weight, gastric bypass is probably the suitable procedure for you. Please consult us online and provide information regarding your general health condition and your BMI to learn whether you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure or not.
4. Do I need to have a special diet before the procedure?
Yes. Your doctor will be suggesting a special diet before the procedure. Please take a detailed information by contacting us.
5. Is Gastric Bypass held under general anaesthetic?
Yes, the procedure is held under general anaesthetic. It is very important to your allergic reactions against the medications. Please inform us about your unique condition when you are planning to have the surgery.
6. How long does the procedure take?
It takes about 3 hours to have the procedure done.
7. Do I need to have a special diet after the procedure?
Yes. Your dietitian will be providing you a detailed list for your after-procedure diet.
8. How long should I be staying in Turkey for a Gastric Bypass procedure?
5 days in Turkey would be enough to complete the procedure and to be checked by the medical team.
9. How many nights should I be hospitalized?
2-3 nights would be enough to complete the procedure, adaptation and the medical controls. The doctor will be deciding according to your general condition and unique case.
10. Can I directly go back to my daily life after I return home?
Yes, you can travel and work. Please make sure that you are informed in detail about what is allowed and not allowed in the recovery period.
GASTRIC BALLOON
1. What is a Gastric Balloon?
A Gastric Balloon is an inflatable balloon that is placed in the stomach to help weight loss.
2. How long do I keep the Gastric Balloon in my stomach?
There are two types of gastric balloons. One of them should be removed by your surgeon again and it is kept for 6 months or one year, according to your weight loss plan. Second one is the soluble gastric balloon which is kept in the stomach about 4 months and discharged without any additional operation.
3. How much weight can I loose weight by Gastric Balloon procedure?
You are expected to loose 5-15% of your body weight. Please consult us for your unique case.
4. How do I feel just after the procedure?
You will need some time to adapt to having a balloon in your stomach. You will experience retching just after the procedure. After 24 hours, you will start to feel better.
5. How long does the Gastric Balloon procedure last?
It will take no more than half an hour to place the gastric balloon. But you will need to stay at the hospital for 2-3 hours in total.
6. Do I need to stop eating before the Gastric Balloon procedure?
Yes. Please ask for a detailed information about your diet before the procedure.
7. How long do I need to stay in Turkey for a Gastric Balloon procedure?
Two-night accommodation would be enough to complete your controls and be ready to get back to daily life.
