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 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 2,719 – USD 6,526 | 2-3 days | ~ 3-6 weeks for initial recovery; 6-12 months for full stabilization and adaptation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,131 – USD 48,315 | 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.
Istanbul, Turkey
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