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Who Can Have Gastric Bypass Surgery?

  • Overweight adults who have a body mass index of 35 and above

  • Individuals who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise

  • Men and women aged between 18-65 who seek help to reduce their risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health conditions 

Treatment Duration

2-3 hours.

Potential Risks & Side Effects

  • Anesthesia-related risks

  • Infection

  • Bowel obstruction

  • Dumping syndrome

  • Gallstones

  • Malnutrition

  • Chronic nausea and vomiting 

Recovery Time

Most gastric bypass operations are laparoscopic, which means that the surgeon makes small incisions. Thus, the recovery time is shortened. Most patients remain in the hospital for 2-3 days postoperatively and may return to normal activities within 3-5 weeks.

Success Rate 

80-95%

Alternative Treatments

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Gastric Bypass Surgery at Luna Clinic Turkey

How Does It Work?

Gastric bypass surgery is an invasive surgical procedure that involves dividing the stomach into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch. The basic idea of this surgery is to shrink the size of your stomach so that you don’t eat as much food as you used to.

What Does A Gastric Bypass Surgery Involve?

Each and every gastric bypass surgery procedure is tailored to suit every individual’s needs, preferences, and the clinic’s best practices. when you arrive at the clinic, you will have your final consultation which will be done face-to-face between you and your surgeon.

When you have both gone through the details of the Gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will begin to prepare you for the procedure. Here is what to expect during the surgery:

1. Taking the anesthesia

To make you feel comfortable during the surgery, your surgeon will give you general anesthesia right before the surgery commences.

2. Procedure

When you are anesthetized, the surgeon will start the procedure. Although some surgeries are still performed with traditional large (open) incisions, most are performed laparoscopically, which involves inserting instruments through multiple small incisions in the abdomen.

Once the general anesthesia is applied, your surgeon will make incisions and then cut across the top of the stomach. After dividing the top of the stomach from the rest of the stomach, the bottom end of the divided small intestine is brought up and connected to the newly created small stomach pouch.

This pouch is going to be walnut-sized, and it can hold only an ounce of food.

3. Post-Op Instructions

You can start low-intensity activities immediately after the surgery and this is a very important part of your recovery process. It basically helps to prevent pneumonia, blood clots, and constipation, and it increases weight loss. Your surgeon can also guide you on pain control and postoperative medical tests.

The most important part of post-operative instructions contains diet.

What Should I Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

  • For the first postoperative day and for the next few days, you can consume only clear liquids such as water, broth, and plain gelatin. It is important that you should sip slowly and consume up to 50-100 ml at a time.

  • If you do not experience a problem with clear liquids, you can start to consume other fluids such as fat-free or low-fat milk.

  •  If you don’t experience any problem with fluids for several days, you can start to eat mashed foods.

  • After you consume purees and mashed food for several weeks, small, easily chewable foods can be added to your diet with the consent of your surgeon

  • After 8 weeks, you can start eating solid foods, slowly. At this stage, you should slowly switch to normal foods to see which of them you can tolerate. Three to four months after surgery, you may switch to a normal healthy diet depending on your recovery level, physician guidance, and food tolerance.

Things You Should Do Before Surgery

  • A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirin and any other meds associated with blood thinning.

  • If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.

  • Patients are advised to avoid smoking 24 hours before the surgery.

  • Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So you should not take in anything alcoholic 24 hours prior to surgery.

  • If you are taking meds for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, you should inform your surgeon before the surgery commences.

Quick Facts

Procedure  Gastric Bypass Surgery
Duration  2 - 3 hours
Stay  3 nights hotel
Cost in Turkey  €3550 - €3750
Anesthesia  General anesthesia
Recovery  3 - 5 weeks
Final Results  After 12 - 21 months
Side Effects  Bowel obstruction, dumping syndrome, malnutrition
Risks  Anesthesia risks, infection, gallstones
Success Rate  80% - 95%
Exercise  After 6 - 8 weeks (low intensity only)
Back To Work  After 2 - 4 weeks
Scars  Yes (barely visible)
Pain  Yes (around incision)
Related Procedures  Gastric Sleeve

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Gastric Bypass Painful?

You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.

What Are the Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Weight-Related Diseases?

Gastric bypass is one of the most effective methods for achieving the ideal weight of morbidly obese patients and it has a significant effect on the treatment of weight-related diseases caused by morbid obesity such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and high cholesterol.

How Much Weight Will I Lose with The Gastric Bypass Surgery?

On average, gastric bypass surgery patients lose between 50 to 80 percent of excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after the procedure.

 

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    Mihaela, Romania
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    I've never felt better. The staff took great care of me
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    Great care, minimal discomfort. Looking forward to a healthier mee 💪🏻
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    So far, I've lost 30lbs. It's a new beginning for me.
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    I've lost weight since the surgery. It's a total life-changer. Couldn't be happier😇
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    The bariatric surgery at this clinic was a turning point in my life. team was supportive throughout my journey. I've lost weight and gained health. Thank youu guys!
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    David, United States
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    My journey has been life-changing. The surgery was done professionally and recovery was faster than I anticipated. My health has improved tremendously, and I've already lost a significant amount of weight. The quality of my life is definitely better
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    Anamaria, Romania
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    After my gastric bypass surgery, I have lost a significant amount of weight and feel healthier reallly. The clinic's staff was very supportive and knowledgeable, and the surgeon was highly skilled. I am extremely grateful for the positive change in my life
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    I had a really successful procedure. They informed me every detail both before and after my procedure. Thank you veeery much to everyone on the team..
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    I was extremely skeptical to have such a procedure in another country. But these lovely people turned all my concerns into pleasure. Youre the best!
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    I'd like to thank these wonderful people for their physical and mental support. My doctor was excellent, and the operation went really well.
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    I had my bariatric surgery done here. During the whole process my Flymedi consultant Maria and Dr. HE Obesity Clinic staff was with me. They answered all of my questions and they took care of my treatment after the surgery, I am grateful for this. Thank you all !
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    Actually I thought that going abroad for an operation would be more harder than this but it was an unforgettable experience for me. Everything was so smooth. Thank you all! Especially to my consultant Kate!
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    I came to turkey for gastric bypass surgery and had my operation in this hospital. It has been a very quick and professional experience for me. It is also a very nice hospital. Thank you.
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    I cannot find any fault the care and aftercare of Dr murat and his team show. They looked after me and were extremely helpful and reassuring from start to finish. Jimmy dr murat's assistant was so helpful and understood all of my questions and concerns. Thank you dr morat and the team, it is a start of my new life.
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    I had a great experience! Flymedi were amazing, Kirsty would message back quickly and was always polite. Dr Murat Aynaci is a very kind and talented man. The hospital staff in the day was fantastic, however, my only dissatisfaction was staff didn’t answer the call bell at night. I waited 90 minutes before making my way to find someone and noticed every call light was on in my corridor. There was staff at the front desk. This happened the two nights I tried to request help. Once for pain and once because my drip came out. Overall my experience was great however if I traveled alone I would have been scared if no one came when requesting help in the night. Thank you so much, this is life-changing and I am so happy.
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    This hospital the nurse's surgeon and all the staff are amazing I have nothing but praise for the fantastic care I received before and after my operation it was a home from home everyone spoke English it was spotless clean if I had a question or neaded anything all I had to do was ask . The room I stayed in at the hospital was very comfortable had everything I needed. Ìf you are going to get bariatric surgery I highly recommend this place it was better than any hospital in Ireland or England.
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    I’m extremely satisfied with my experience with flymedi .Miss Nadia and I talked for about a month or so before I decided to book my sleeve surgery, she was very informative and answered all my questions .I’m still in recovery mode but so far so good .Would recommend them for anyone planing to have surgeries abroad .
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