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Gozde International Hospitals

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$2,200
Bariatric Surgery
Gozde International Hospitals
Gozde International Hospitals
Gozde International Hospitals
Gozde International Hospitals
Gozde International Hospitals

Bariatric Surgery at Gozde International Hospitals in Izmir, Turkey

Gözde Group International Hospitals is a healthcare chain as well as one of the leading private healthcare service providers in Turkey and comprises of 7 general hospitals, 3 of which are dedicated entirely to provide healthc...more
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world wide international aesthetic

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$3,500
Bariatric Surgery
world wide international aesthetic
world wide international aesthetic
world wide international aesthetic
world wide international aesthetic
world wide international aesthetic

Bariatric Surgery at world wide international aesthetic in Antalya, Turkey

World Wide International Aesthetic with wwelle xperience healthcare staff and high quality healthcare services will help you to get your treatment done without feeling of loneless and danger. It is enough to decide to have your...more
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Bariatric Istanbul

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,800
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Istanbul
Bariatric Istanbul
Bariatric Istanbul
Bariatric Istanbul
Bariatric Istanbul

Bariatric Surgery at Bariatric Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey

Bariatric Istanbul have latest & best technology. Weight control is now very easy with Sleeve gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass! Bariatric Istanbul is a private hospital department that offers special services for weight loss, ...more
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Dignus Clinic

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,200
Bariatric Surgery
Dignus Clinic
Dignus Clinic
Dignus Clinic
Dignus Clinic
Dignus Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Dignus Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey

We provide the best possible medical solutions in the treatment of obesity and related diseases. You will have the opportunity to decide with your experienced bariatric surgeons, all IFSO member, what is best suitable for you. In ...more
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CLINICS UNITED

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$1,800
Bariatric Surgery
CLINICS UNITED
CLINICS UNITED
CLINICS UNITED
CLINICS UNITED
CLINICS UNITED

Bariatric Surgery at CLINICS UNITED in Antalya, Turkey

ClinicsUnited has been Antalya‘s first choice in healthcare since 2010. Today, ClinicsUnited offers an extensive line of healthcare services provided by a team of highly qualied physicians and surgeons. Dr. Yilmaz is a bo...more
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e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$80
Bariatric Surgery
e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services
e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services
e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services
e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services
e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services
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Bariatric Surgery at e-TurkishDoctors Healthcare Services in Istanbul, Turkey

e-TurkishDoctors  Healthcare Services set out to draw individuals from every corner of the globe together with Turkey's highest quality healthcare services. Our company, which has 15 years of sectoral experience...more
MyMeditravel Sandra, 20 December 2021
Recently I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery with Dr. Celik and his team and I would like to say a few things about the surgery and his team. I really had a hard time making a decision. I was 265 lb. A fri
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JCI Accredited
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Grand Clinic

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,000
Bariatric Surgery
Grand Clinic
Grand Clinic
Grand Clinic
Grand Clinic
Grand Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Grand Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey

Grand Clinic, Closely following technological and scientific developments within the framework of national and international quality standards; With an approach that pays maximum attention to the rights of its patients and em...more
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Natural Clinic

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,000
Bariatric Surgery
Natural Clinic
Natural Clinic
Natural Clinic
Natural Clinic
Natural Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Natural Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey

Natural Clinic Since its establishment, acquiring the best experts and the most advanced technology in their fields has been the basis of Natural Clinic's quality management strategy. At Natural Clinic, we have the latest ...more
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EPA - European Prosthodontic Association
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TTB - Turkish Medical Association
TPCD - Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
TPCD - Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
TDB - Turkish Dental Association
TDB - Turkish Dental Association
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Ceyhun Aydogan

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,500
Bariatric Surgery
Ceyhun Aydogan
Ceyhun Aydogan
Ceyhun Aydogan
Ceyhun Aydogan
Ceyhun Aydogan

Bariatric Surgery at Ceyhun Aydogan in Istanbul, Turkey

About Dr. Ceyhun AydoÄŸan Dr. Ceyhun AydoÄŸan completed his specialist training in Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery and his compulsory military service in Batman Kozluk State Hospital. Foll...more
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Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,400
Bariatric Surgery
Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic
Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic
Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic
Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic
Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Dr Ibrahim Karatas Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey

Op. Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is one of the most popular plastic surgeons in the field of obesity and weight loss treatment in Istanbul and Turkey. He serves his patients at his own private clinic (Terrace Fulya Center, H...more
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Clinic International

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$3,100
Bariatric Surgery
Clinic International
Clinic International
Clinic International
Clinic International
Clinic International

Bariatric Surgery at Clinic International in Izmir, Turkey

As a medical tourism company accredited by the Ministy of Health and Ministry of Tourism, our vision is to give a new impulse to Turkish medical tourism sector with our dynamic and experienced team, with our corporate identity, an...more
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ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
EBOPRAS - European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
EBOPRAS - European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$2,890
Bariatric Surgery
Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy
Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy
Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy
Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy
Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy

Bariatric Surgery at Medyzone Health and Travel Consultancy in Izmir, Turkey

We best describe our selves as your closest assistant to make you help changing your life in a best way you deserve. We have been working with the most professional partners who are best in their class and eager to make you fee...more
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Clinic Center Turkey

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,500
Bariatric Surgery
Clinic Center Turkey
Clinic Center Turkey
Clinic Center Turkey
Clinic Center Turkey
Clinic Center Turkey

Bariatric Surgery at Clinic Center Turkey in Istanbul, Turkey

Clinic Center, registered in the UK, offers bariatric surgeries performed modern, accurate, and efficiently by internationally accredited and talented doctors combining latest technology and advanced surgical methods at affor...more
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JCI Accredited
IFSO - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
IFSO - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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Happy Esthetic

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$1,750
Bariatric Surgery
Happy Esthetic
Happy Esthetic
Happy Esthetic
Happy Esthetic
Happy Esthetic

Bariatric Surgery at Happy Esthetic in Izmir, Turkey

Our institution, which serves in our Ä°zmir, Ä°stanbul, Antalya and Bodrum branches with the most professional team in its field, has been known in the sector for many years with its patient-oriented working principle. Thanks to t...more
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TPCD - Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
TPCD - Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
TDB - Turkish Dental Association
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Academic Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$5,000
Bariatric Surgery
Academic Hospital
Academic Hospital
Academic Hospital
Academic Hospital
Academic Hospital

Bariatric Surgery at Academic Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Academic Hospital of activities conducted in the health field for 25 years to be approached with the experience of the latest technology infrastructure continues to bring together the academic staff. Academic Hospital received ...more
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Estexper Clinic

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$4,500
Bariatric Surgery
Estexper Clinic
Estexper Clinic
Estexper Clinic
Estexper Clinic
Estexper Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey

Estexper Clinic is a healthcare provider established in 2020 in Istanbul. We provide medical and surgical treatment. Estexper clinic has been providing international heath care services for more than 1500 patients app...more
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DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,200
Bariatric Surgery
DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER
DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER
DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER
DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER
DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER

Bariatric Surgery at DR. Edip Erdal YILMAZ, Clinic EDER in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey's leading Weight Loss Surgery Clinic. Op.Dr.Edip Erdal YILMAZ is a highly specialized weight loss surgeon based in Turkey/Istanbul. Gain a new life We understand that deciding on any surgery is a life...more
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VM Hospitals

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,500
Bariatric Surgery
VM Hospitals
VM Hospitals
VM Hospitals
VM Hospitals
VM Hospitals

Bariatric Surgery at VM Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey

VM Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, Oncology, General Surgery, Organ transplantology, Gynecology, and plastic surg...more
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JCI Accredited
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Clinic 4A

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,000
Bariatric Surgery
Clinic 4A
Clinic 4A
Clinic 4A
Clinic 4A
Clinic 4A

Bariatric Surgery at Clinic 4A in Istanbul, Turkey

We provide service to our patients from all around the world in Istanbul, Turkey. After welcoming our patients from abroad at the airport with our interpreter and VIP car, we provide a 5-star hotel for their accommodation during ...more
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EPCD - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
EPCD - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
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UK-Turkey Health

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$2,295
Bariatric Surgery
UK-Turkey Health
UK-Turkey Health
UK-Turkey Health
UK-Turkey Health
UK-Turkey Health

Bariatric Surgery at UK-Turkey Health in Antalya, Turkey

UK-Turkey Health is a UK-registered company that offers a wide range of health services to international patients in Antalya, Turkey. Our team of expert surgeons and medical professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality ca...more
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MPS - Medical Protection Society
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JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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TDB - Turkish Dental Association
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Bariatric surgery is a group of weight-loss surgeries that involves making changes to the digestive system, some of which are non-reversible. The idea behind these types of surgeries is to help patients lose weight by either limiting the amount of food they can consume/digest at any one time or reducing their body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both. 

Bariatric surgeries should only ever be the final option when diet and exercise have proved inadequate and there are now serious health concerns caused by a person's weight. In general, these surgeries can only be an option for patients whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). In certain cases, patients whose BMI is 30 to 39.9 may qualify for certain types of bariatric surgery if they have serious weight-related problems, such as type 2 diabetes.

The three most common types of Bariatric Surgeries are as follows:

  1. Gastric Sleeve – The most common surgery, in which about 80% of the stomach is irreversibly removed, resulting in a sleeve or tube-like structure. This smaller stomach will not be able to hold as much food and produces less of the hormone that regulates appetite (ghrelin), which can lessen the patient’s desire to eat. 
  2. Gastric Bypass – A more complicated procedure in which the stomach is divided into two parts; a small upper pouch and a large lower ‘remnant’ pouch. The small intestine is rearranged to bypass the large pouch. As a result, the volume of the stomach is significantly reduced. This causes food to go into the small upper pouch of the stomach and then directly into the small intestine. The small upper pouch can only hold around an ounce of food. Gastric Bypass is typically not reversible. 
  3. Gastric Band – Involves an inflatable silicone device that is fitted around the top portion of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch. This procedure causes the patient to feel fuller with less food but still allows the body to digest food as usual, without malabsorption. The device can be removed when the patient reaches their desired weight.

The bariatric surgeries mentioned above are typically performed laparoscopically, in which the surgeon creates around one to five small incisions in the abdomen to insert a laparoscope (a long narrow tube with a camera) and surgical tools. The patients are usually given a general anesthetic, so they will not feel anything throughout the surgery.

How Long Should I Stay in Turkey?

After bariatric surgery, an overnight stay in the hospital is usually required. In some cases, you may need to stay longer (around 3 to 5 days). However, it is not advisable to leave Turkey as soon as you are discharged from the hospital. Stay at least 10 to 14 days following your surgery for initial recovery and follow-up checkups. During the follow-up checkups, your surgeon will remove your stitches and check your overall condition.

What's the Expected Recovery Time?

The recovery time may take around 3 to 6 weeks until you are allowed to go back to your normal activities, including work, with some restrictions. You must avoid heavy work and strenuous activities, such as lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy loads for at least the first three months after surgery. You should also avoid sitting and standing without moving for long periods to avoid blood clots forming in your legs.

What Aftercare is Required?

You will be given a special diet plan immediately after your surgery, as well as detailed post-operative instructions. Make sure to follow the diet plan and instructions to avoid complications and speed up your recovery. In order to maximize and maintain weight loss, it is important that you commit to healthy eating and regular exercise. There may be restrictions on how much food you can consume. You may also need to change your eating habits, such as eating 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals each day. You should take vitamins and mineral supplements to ensure proper nutrition. 

What's the Success Rate?

The success rates vary for each of the different types of bariatric surgery. In general, within the first six months following the surgery, most patients lose around 30% to 55% of their excess weight. Then, as early as 12 months after surgery, most patients lose over 70% of their excess weight. Patients could also maintain a 50% to 60% loss of excess weight for 10 to 14 years after their bariatric surgery. Although the success rates are high, there are risks associated with bariatric surgery, such as bleeding, deep vein thrombosis, infections, spleen injury, stenosis, and infections.

Are there Alternatives?

There is a non-surgical Bariatric procedure, known as the Gastric Balloon. This involves an inflatable device that is temporarily inserted into the stomach via endoscopic placement. A sizable area of the stomach is obstructed by the balloon or balloons, thus reducing the amount of food it can contain at any one time, leading to eventual weight loss. The balloons are usually removed after 6 or 12 months. 

If you cannot or do not want to undergo any surgery or medical procedure, you may be able to work with a doctor who is experienced in treating extreme obesity and a dietician as the alternative. They may recommend you to change your diet, adding physical activity, and prescribe medications.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 06/01/2023