| Operation takes around 1 hour |
| It is performed under general anesthesia |
| Patient stays two nights at the hospital after the surgery |
| Side effects and risks are; temporary swelling around your wounds, nausea, inability to eat certain foods |
| Losing weight starts in 1-2 weeks and completes around 1 year |
| Results last depending on the change of weight and hormones |
In addition, the cost of having a Gastric Sleeve in Turkey varies according to the hospital, surgeon and team, and the patient’s health status. However, the cost of a gastric sleeve surgery performed in Turkey is 50-60% cheaper than in European countries. Because of Turkey’s low labor cost in operational procedures, hosting a large number of medical tourists, and differences in exchange rates, the cost of having gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey is more economically feasible.
| Follow the amount of water consumption given by your surgeon to prevent dehydration, which is extremely harmful to your body. |
| You should not drink liquids for at least 30 minutes after eating. |
| You should stop consuming alcohol and cigarettes for a month after the operation. |
| After the weight loss surgery, what you eat and drink can go to your small intestine quickly. This can lead to adverse events such as sudden dizziness, rapid sweating, and nausea. Therefore, you should eat and drink very slowly. |
| You should consume foods that are high in protein and low in fat. |
| Caffeine consumption can also cause dehydration. Therefore, you should stop drinking coffee for a while. |
| You should use the supplements and vitamins recommended by your doctor. |
| You can easily consume foods that can be mashed well, such as lean ground beef, cottage cheese, cooked cereal, cooked vegetables, and scrambled eggs. |
