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Weight loss surgery also known as bariatric surgery is a surgery that is performed for drastic weight loss.
Bariatric surgical procedures help you lose weight significantly by making some changes to your digestive system. There are different types of weight-loss surgeries. While some limit the amount of food the stomach can hold, some reduce the calories and nutrients that the body absorbs. And some bariatric surgery methods aim for both.
Most weight-loss surgeries in Turkey today are performed using laparoscopic surgery technique. The most common bariatric surgery (weight loss) procedures are gastric bypass and gastric sleeve in Turkey.
Bariatric surgery is not a plastic/aesthetic surgery; it is a medical surgery. Bariatric surgery should be considered if the patient tried many diets and exercises but still at the obesity level. However, thanks to the latest developments in technology, bariatric surgeries are safer and convenient more than ever. Therefore, weight loss surgery is getting popular among patients who have a BMI of over 35.
There are different types of weight loss surgeries aiming for significant weight loss by using different methods.
Gastric Sleeve or Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgery that removes some of the stomach. The aim is to make the stomach smaller so that it cannot hold much food.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is becoming increasingly popular for patients seeking effective and straightforward procedure. Gastric Sleeve in Turkey with MCAN Health is performed under laparoscopic surgery with a shorter healing period.
Your surgeon will use a stapling device to create a small tube or ‘sleeve’ in your stomach, then remove the rest of your stomach. After surgery, your stomach will hold only about 20% of what it did before. So, you will feel full sooner and not eat as much as you used to.
Gastric bypass is a method that connects the top part of the stomach to the small intestine. The aim is to make the stomach smaller as well as decreasing the amount of absorption.
A small pouch is created at the top of the stomach which will be the only part of the stomach that will receive food. Then this pouch is connected to the small intestine. The food will be bypassed over the stomach to the small pouch towards the small intestine. You feel full sooner and your body will not absorb as many calories from food.
The operation can be done with open surgery or laparoscopy.
You are a good candidate to have a weight loss surgery in Turkey, if:
Your Body Mass Index is the value for your height and weight ratio.
BMI is valid for the average adult. It does not work for children, pregnant women and those who practice excessive physical exercises such as bodybuilding.
Body Mass Index is strongly related to determining the limits of weight for a healthy body. Below you can find a table showing the categories for BMI ranges:
| BMI Value | Category |
| 18.5 and below | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Healthy |
| 25 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30 – 39.9 | Obese |
| 40 and over | Morbidly Obese |
If your BMI value is 35 or over, you may be an eligible candidate for a weight loss surgery in Turkey.
BMI can be calculated with a simple formula:
BMI= Weight (kg) / Height (m)²
In Imperial System, Body Mass Index is calculated as below:
BMI= Weight (lb) / Height (in)² x 703
You can use the Body Mass Index Calculator to find out what your BMI is.
BMI
Weight Loss – Bariatric in Turkey
All-Inclusive Packages include operation fees, multilingual patient host, transfers and accommodationWeight loss surgeries reduce the size of the stomach which makes the patients feel full even after a small portion of food. Some weight loss procedures also create a smaller intestinal tract for the body to absorb calories which leads to lower calorie absorption. Moreover, ghrelin production (the ‘hunger hormone’) is reduced which results in a significant reduction of the feeling of hunger.
The other function of Weight Loss Surgery in Turkey with MCAN Health is to learn and get a habit of healthy eating. MCAN Health’s contracted Bariatric Surgeons keep supporting their patients after the surgery to advise on the diets.
Most importantly, since the patients learn the way of healthy eating, they will be selective in their food consumption decision. This inevitably has a positive impact on overall health and well-being.
| Operation: | Weight Loss Surgery – Gastric Sleeve |
| Operation Goal: | To reduce the size of the stomach |
| Operation Time: | Around 2 hours |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General |
| Side Effects: | Some side effects may include but not limited to pain, bruising and swelling around your wounds, nausea, inability to eat certain foods |
| Risk: | Blockage or leakage, Blood clots, Vitamin and Iron Deficiency |
| Recovery Time: | 4 weeks or less |
| Scarring: | Depending on the technique, minimal to none |
Weight Loss Surgery Recovery
The most important instructions to be strictly followed after weight loss surgery is related to your special diet.
Please find below the diet programme to follow after weight loss surgeries
Arrival Day
Day 1
Day 2 – 3
Day 4
Day 5 – 6
Day 7
Both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass require an experienced surgeon who has specialized in weight-loss surgeries. Although we can offer comfortable surgery and post-operation to our patients, the techniques are very complicated in themselves. That is why bariatric surgeries may be hard to afford.
In Europe, the average prices range for weight loss surgery is between €10.000 and €20.000. It only covers the surgery itself. However, weight loss surgery in Turkey costs 60% less. Along with the surgery, it covers your accommodation, transfer, patient host, personal diet plan and post-operational support.
The difference in price is not due to the quality of treatment. It is about the labour cost in Turkey. There are a lot of reputable weight loss surgeons in Turkey with fantastic results. However, compared to their colleagues in Europe, these surgeons can operate with lower costs. Also, bear in mind that the currency is another factor for the lower prices in weight loss surgery.
Weight Loss – Bariatric in Turkey
All-Inclusive Packages include operation fees, multilingual patient host, transfers and accommodation
Weight Loss – Bariatric in Turkey
All-Inclusive Packages include operation fees, multilingual patient host, transfers and accommodation
Aiming to have the maximum patient satisfaction, we want to be sure that the patients get the most out of our treatments. Even after the operation, we contact each patient regularly as follow-up aftercare to find out if they are satisfied and need further assistance. Although it very rarely happens, the medical team fee for corrective surgeries is always free of charge in case of any kind of need.