Bariatric Surgery

By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Prof. Cuneyt Kayaalp, on Oct 31, 2024

Bariatric Surgery Complications 

The side effects will vary depending on the procedure (invasive or non-invasive). But like any other surgical procedure, bariatric surgery's common side effects include: 

• Bleeding

• Infection

• Blood clots

• Injury to adjacent organs

• Anesthesia risks

• The trouble of absorbing certain nutrients

Bariatric Surgery Recovery Timeline 

The recovery period will differ from one patient to another, and it depends on the extent of the procedure. Before you're discharged, your doctor will provide you with the instruction you need to speed up your recovery.

Most cosmetic surgeries need a recovery period of between three to five weeks. Expect to return to normal activities within four weeks.

Bariatric Surgery Success Rate

The bariatric surgery success rate varies depending on the procedure. For instance, gastric balloon surgery has a success rate of 75%, while gastric bypass has a success rate of 80%- 95%.

Types of Bariatric Surgical Procedures

Gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, the adjustable gastric band as well as biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch are the most common bariatric surgical procedures. Each type of bariatric surgery comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The common types of bariatric surgery:

• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: This is the most common type of bariatric surgery. The gastric bypass procedure works by restricting the amount of food you can eat. This type of bariatric procedure is irreversible. 

• Sleeve gastrectomy: During this procedure, 80% of the stomach is removed, and a tube-like pouch is left behind. Not much food can be contained in such a small stomach and it usually decreases the hunger hormone known as ghrelin.

• Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: This procedure can be described in two steps. The first step involves performing a procedure that is the same as sleeve gastrectomy. The second part focuses on bypassing the majority of the intestine by connecting the end portion of the intestine to the duodenum near the stomach. Although this procedure is effective, it can result in death, malnutrition, and vitamin deficiencies.

How To Prepare For Stomach Reduction Surgery  

• A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirin and any other medication that causes blood thinning.
• If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.
• Avoid smoking before the surgery.
• Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So it would be best if you did not take in anything alcoholic before surgery.
• Follow your doctor-prescribed medication that adjusts your current medicines. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Weight Loss Surgery Turkey Method Is Best?

Many studies reported gastric bypass surgery is the most effective procedure for weight loss. Gastric bypass results in an average of 31% total body weight loss in the first year. And 25% loss of total body weight after 5 years.

Why is Turkey so cheap for Bariatric surgery?

Many factors affect bariatric surgery treatment costs, like the location of the clinics, the surgeon's experience, and the technique used. But the cheap labor of surgeons and staff and the low cost of instruments and equipment explains why the procedure is inexpensive in Turkey.