Gastric Balloon Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Gastric Balloon Surgery
Key Highlights
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Non-Surgical & Minimally Invasive: No incisions or permanent alterations to the stomach anatomy.Effective Weight Loss Kickstart: Can help patients lose 10-15% of their total body weight.Short Procedure Time: Typically takes about 20-30 minutes to perform.listrongReversible & Temporary:/strong The balloon is removed after 6-12 months, making it a non-permanent intervention./lilistrongFacilitates Lifestyle Change:/strong Provides a crucial period to adopt healthier eating habits and behaviors with professional support./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40 kg/m².
- Patients who have not achieved long-term weight loss with supervised diet, exercise, and behavioral programs.
- As a bridge to more definitive bariatric surgery for higher-risk patients (super-obese) to reduce surgical risk.
- To help improve obesity-related co-morbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea.
- For patients who are not candidates for or wish to avoid invasive weight-loss surgery.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, including blood tests and sometimes an upper endoscopy.
- Consultation with a multidisciplinary team including a bariatric surgeon, dietitian, and psychologist.
- Beginning a high-protein liquid diet 1-2 weeks before the procedure to shrink the liver.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for at least 12 hours prior to the balloon placement.
- Discontinuation of certain medications, like blood thinners, as advised by the doctor.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure, as sedation is used.
Risks & possible complications
- Early Tolerance Issues: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and reflux are common in the first few days.
- Balloon Deflation/Leakage: Rare, but can lead to intestinal blockage requiring urgent removal.
- Gastric Ulceration or Erosion: The balloon may cause pressure sores on the stomach lining.
- Esophageal Irritation: During placement or removal.
- Infection or Adverse Reaction: To the saline solution or procedure.
- Inadequate Weight Loss: Success heavily depends on patient adherence to dietary and lifestyle changes.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Procedure: Monitored for a few hours; patients can usually go home the same day.
- First Week: Strict liquid diet progressing to pureed foods. Medications are provided to manage nausea and acid reflux.
- Ongoing Care: Regular follow-ups with the medical team for dietary counseling, support, and monitoring.
- Activity: Light activities can be resumed within a day or two; avoid heavy lifting for a week.
- Balloon Removal: Scheduled for 6-12 months later, performed endoscopically in a similar manner.
- Long-Term: Focus on maintaining new eating habits and exercise routines to sustain weight loss after balloon removal.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
3-5 days to return to normal activities, 1-2 weeks for full dietary adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gastric balloon surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gastric balloon surgery in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform gastric balloon surgery. MediFyr helps you compare bariatric surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for gastric balloon surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,632 – USD 3,807 | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 3-5 days to return to normal activities, 1-2 weeks for full dietary adaptation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,079 – USD 28,184 | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 3-5 days to return to normal activities, 1-2 weeks for full dietary adaptation | Know More |
Top hospitals for Gastric Balloon Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated bariatric surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing gastric balloon surgery.
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