Gastric Bypass Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Gastric Bypass Surgery
Key Highlights
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Produces significant and long-term weight loss (often 60-80% of excess weight).Often leads to the resolution of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.Offers a dual mechanism: restricts food intake and reduces calorie absorption.Can improve mobility, energy levels, and overall quality of life.Performed minimally invasively (laparoscopically) for less pain and faster recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher (severe obesity).
- BMI of 35 or higher with at least one serious obesity-related comorbidity (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, severe sleep apnea).
- Inability to achieve sustained weight loss through supervised diet, exercise, and medication.
- Psychological readiness and commitment to lifelong dietary and lifestyle changes.
- Generally for adults aged 18-65, though exceptions exist based on health assessment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including cardiac, pulmonary, and nutritional assessments.
- Psychological evaluation to ensure readiness and identify support needs.
- Initiation of a supervised pre-operative diet (often liquid-based) to reduce liver size and surgical risk.
- Complete cessation of smoking and certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Education sessions on post-surgery diet, vitamin supplementation, and lifestyle modifications.
Risks & possible complications
- Short-term: Bleeding, infection, blood clots, anesthesia reactions, leaks from surgical connections.
- Long-term: Nutritional deficiencies (iron, calcium, B12, vitamins), dumping syndrome, bowel obstruction.
- Risk of gallstones, ulcers, hernia at incision sites, and weight regain if lifestyle changes are not maintained.
- Standard surgical risks like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 2-3 days for monitoring pain, hydration, and initial mobility.
- Diet progresses slowly from clear liquids to pureed foods over several weeks, following a strict plan.
- Regular follow-ups with the surgical team for monitoring weight loss, nutritional status, and complications.
- Lifelong commitment to daily vitamin and mineral supplements is essential.
- Gradual introduction of physical activity, with light walking encouraged immediately and more strenuous exercise after several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full stabilization and adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gastric bypass surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gastric bypass surgery in Turkey include Medical Park Florya, 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 bypass 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 bypass 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 2,753 – USD 6,607 | 2-3 days | ~ 3-6 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full stabilization and adaptation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,489 – USD 49,174 | 2-3 days | ~ 3-6 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full stabilization and adaptation | Know More |
Top hospitals for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated bariatric surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
Instabul, Turkey
203 Doctors
David Joshi, a 58-year-old retired police...
David Joshi, a 58-year-old retired police officer, had seen his weight climb to 320 lbs (BMI 48) over decades of shift work and stress. His health was in serious decline: he had severe obstructive sleep apnea requiring a CPAP machine, uncontrolled type 2 diabetes with insulin dependence, and hypertension. A heart scare, chest pains diagnosed as angina, was the final warning. His cardiologist strongly recommended bariatric surgery as a life-saving intervention to reduce cardiac strain. David underwent gastric bypass surgery after committing to a pre-operative regimen to optimize his health. The recovery was tougher than expected, with initial discomfort and adjusting to tiny meals. However, the outcomes were profound. Within 18 months, he lost 130 lbs. He no longer needed insulin or his CPAP machine, and his blood pressure normalized. Emotionally, David transitioned from feeling like a burden to his family and fearing an early death to feeling hopeful and engaged in life again, enjoying long walks with his wife and volunteering in his community.