Gastric bypass is one of the bariatric surgery methods that helps you get rid of the excess weight that threatens your health. Conditions such as hypertension, cholesterol, reflux, heart diseases, sleep apnea can be reduced or even cured with bariatric surgeries. People who decide to get the gastric bypass surgery have many reasons to do so.
Besides medicalfly’s strong partners and 15 years of experience in the field, one might choose to have a gastric bypass surgery in Turkey for the following reasons;
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The treatment takes place after detailed information and discussion examinations by our partner surgeon and specialist in plastic surgery.
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Depending on your health conditions, BMI, blood tests and side diseases, it will be decided together with the doctor which bariatric surgery method is most suitable for the patient. The gastric bypass surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Small incisions are made on the abdominal area and these incisions are used to reach the stomach and the intestines. The surgery is a being laparoscopic surgery that means means that the stomach and the organs are not exposed. Depending on the patients’ condition, the doctor may decide to turn to a traditional open surgery. The top part of the stomach is cut and the rest is stitched back with the help of the stapler device.
On the next stage, the part of the small intestine is connected directly to the stomach. With this new route, the consumed food goes straight to the small intestine from the stomach. Also, some food bypasses the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine and go to the middle part of the small intestine. With this surgery the part that contains the hunger hormone in the stomach is also taken out. Thus, the patients feel less hunger.
The surgery generally takes 2-3 hours. After the surgery it is important to follow the diet that’s provided by the dietitian and the nutritionist. Starting with a liquid diet, the nutrition will turn to normal phase by phase. The nutritionist will give the necessary information detailed about the phases and diet programs.
Usually with those who are planning to have a gastric bypass surgery, it is expected to have a body mass index (BMI) 40 or over 40. In the case of the BMI being under 40 and if the patient has other health conditions, the opinion of the surgeon can be a different type of weight loss surgery. In addition, if you think you have the following symptoms, you can consult medicalfly or our partner surgeons;
You can contact medicalfly and our partner doctors and receive an individual treatment plan to find out, depending on your body mass index, which comorbidities you suffer from and whether you are suitable for the operation
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To get information on Gastric Bypass surgery prices in Turkey with medicalfly you can click here, contact our team, or fill out a form so our team can contact you. Depending on your health, BMI and some other conditions our partner doctors will recommend a method of surgery such as Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or Transit Bipartition and the prices may differ with each method.
However, medicalfly’s 15 years of experience in health tourism also creates financing opportunities for your bariatric surgeries if you are living in Germany or Austria. You can reach our experienced, reliable, transparent partner institutions here. With them you have the chance to pay your Gastric Bypass operation in Turkey in instalments.
Prior to the surgery, depending on the BMI, it is sometimes recommended to start a light diet on a certain date. But the patients should definitely start a light diet couple of days prior to the surgery and completely stop eating and drinking the night before the surgery. Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided 2 weeks prior to the surgery. During the surgery there should be no metal objects on your body meaning that all the jewellery should be removed. Artificial nails should also be removed.
You can get detailed information from medicalfly and our partner doctors about the drugs you regularly use. Bringin comfortable clothes to your trip to Turkey can help you during the hospital and the hotel stay while you are resting. Personal care items should also not be forgotten.
The first year after the gastric sleeve surgery the weight loss is very rapid. The ideal weight is generally achieved with-in 18 months. Besides these the rules you have to follow will be explained to you in detail by the medicalfly team and the doctors, and your questions will be answered in the best way.
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You can contact our team anytime or fill in the contact form in order to receive an individual treatmen plan after consulting our partner doctors and detailed information about your desired treatment. With our medicalfly guarantee, we not only advise you before the operation, but also support you in the procedure afterwards for a certain period of time for a unique experience.
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The surgery is performed laparoscopically, which means it’s a closed surgery. With this method there are no big incisions made so it doesn’t bother the patients aesthetically. Generally, 3-4 small incisions are made to reach the stomach. The stitches are done with absorbable sutures so these little marks nearly disappear in the healing process.
medicalfly’s 15 years of experience in health tourism also creates financing opportunities for you in plastic surgeries if you are living in Germany or Austria. You can reach our experienced, reliable, transparent partner institutions here. Thanks to those, you can have the chance to pay your gastric bypass surgery in instalments in Turkey.
medicalfly is with your through all the steps. Your unique experience will begin when you contact the medicalfly team for a free consultancy on the Gastric Bypass operation. You will receive a treatment plan prepared for you by our partner doctors and when your dates are set, we will make all the reservations for you. When you arrive our VIP transfer service will pick you up from the airport to drop you off to the hospital or the hotel. Our English/German speaking colleagues will meet you and be with you through all steps. After getting detailed information from your surgeon the operation will begin. When discharged from the hospital, our VIP transfer service will again pick you up and take you to your hotel. On the departure day you will be driven to the airport and the medicalfly team will continue to be in contact with you. After you return to your country, medicalfly’s partner doctor located in Germany will carry on with the follow-ups and you can contact him at any time.
medicalfly, while thinking and designing every moment for you during your treatment process, will not leave you alone in your country either.
Also, after the operation the medicafly team and our nutritionist will stay in contact by phone or video chats for up to two years. Our team will be reminding you of the blood test that you have to get regularly done and sharing them with your surgeons.
The pain that your experience after the surgery be mostly gas pain. After the surgery taking short walks at the given times will help release the gas and reduce the pain. The given painkillers will controlling the pain.
After the surgery you will stay in the hospital for 4 nights. The gas pain will fade towards your discharge and you’ll be able to return to your normal life. As long as you keep following your diet program you will not have any problems. During the first month you should not lift mor than 5 kg.
Though it differs from patient to patient the amount of weight loss likely depends on the height, weight, metabolism, commitment to the diet, exercise and body mass index. When you reach your ideal weight, the body will automatically stop losing weight.
Though there is a risk of gaining weight after the operation, it is very low. It is very important that you follow the diet and adopt the life style changes in this period. You should follow the main courses and snack on your diet list and other instructions from the dietitian and the surgeon. The weight gain seen in the late periods of the process is mainly caused by high calorie snacks and cheats.
For this surgery you will need 1 night before the operation and 3-4 nights after. After being discharged 3-4 more days should be enough. Aroun total of 7-8 days should be enough to get the examinations done, talk with your surgeon, get the surgery and enjoy the city.
Depending on the patient’s skin type, gender, age, genetic factors, weight loss rate, BMI, life style, sports and exercises, this amount of weight loss may result in sagging. While sagging is seen less with male patients, the regular sport and exercise also helps. After a year from the operation, tummy tuck, arm lift, leg lift, back lift, BBL can be performed to get rid of the saggy skin. You can get more information on the subject by contacting the medicalfly team.
Due to consuming less food than before you may experience some unusual activities in your bowel movement. At the beginning you may need to go to the toilet every 2-3 days. The diet list prepared for you and drinking a lot of water may prevent constipation.
After this surgery, dietary and nutritional changes are required while having to use vitamin and mineral supplements for a long time, also lifelong. In the other hand, revision options are limited compared to the other bariatric surgery types.
We have summarized the most frequently asked questions about stomach reduction. Here you will find all the answers about preparation, travel and time on site - about the operation itself and what you need to consider after the operation.
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