Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost in Turkey

 Are you tired of eating low-carb foods, trying the keto diet but still not losing any weight? Then you should go for some ultimate surgical procedure which will help to reduce your weight permanently named Gastric Sleeve Surgery or Sleeve Gastrectomy. And if you want to know about the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, then you are on the right page. But before going for the procedure you can consult your general physician and dieticians about the reason why you want to go for it. They can tell you whether it will be a good option for your health or not.

Turkey is considered one of the hotspots for medical tourism these days. Apart from its accessible geographic location, one of the reasons why Turkey is ready to go option for all medical tourists is its affordability. Turkey is always abreast of new medical advancements.

Gastric Sleeve cost in Turkey

Gastric Sleeve in Turkey	Cost in USD	Cost in Turkish lira
Istanbul	$6,265	₺93,975
Antalya	$6,578	₺98,674
Izmir	$6,641	₺99,614
Ankara	$6,516	₺97,734
Bursa	$6,610	₺99,144

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1. Why choose Turkey over USA for sleeve gastrectomy
2. Who qualifies for sleeve gastrectomy?
3. Sleeve gastrectomy diet plan
4. Succes rate for sleeve gastrectomy surgery
5. Best doctors for gastrectomy in Turkey
6. Medical insurance for sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey
7. Sleeve gastrectomy complications

What is sleeve gastrectomy?

In this surgical procedure, your surgeon will remove a part of your stomach and narrow it down to a banana-shaped stomach or ‘sleeve’ sized stomach. Here the outer curved side of the stomach is removed which is also responsible for the production of hormones that boosts appetite. The surgery will reduce your stomach size by 15%. Thus you will easily get the feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food.

Why choose Turkey over other countries for medical treatments?

As Turkey is having a fair share of history along with its diverse landscape, you will find almost all the trappings for a great holiday. In Turkey, more than enough reasons are there to occupy your time and to recuperate after the treatment. Patients from all over the world like the UK, Germany, France, the USA, and the Middle East are also coming for medical treatments in Turkey these days as it has become a viable option for medical tourism.

In Turkey, you will receive treatment quality assurance from qualified and experienced practitioners. And even if you are thinking about the cost factor, Turkey is a good option for that too. Moreover, in case of accommodation, transportation, and medical visas, you will stay ahead if you have opted for Turkey. Along with this, the affordable cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey will help you choose over other places.

How can you get affordable medical treatment at lesser cost in Turkey?

There is one prenotion related to the fact that how we are providing quality medical treatment at such a low cost? This is possible because of the comparatively lower cost of daily lifestyle in Turkey. Thus you will get your gastric sleeve surgery done in Turkey at a lesser cost. Here, we never compromise on the or the service we are providing to our patients.

Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Turkey

Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Istanbul is $6,200.
Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Antalya is $6,500.
Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Izmir is $6,600.
Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Ankara is $6,500.
Low cost Gastric Sleeve in Bursa is $6,600.

Places for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey

• Istanbul
• Antalya
• Izmir
• Ankara
• Bursa

Among these Antalya and Istanbul will be the best possible place to go for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.

Why should you choose Antalya over other cities in Turkey?

Besides being the capital of international medical tourism in Turkey, Antalya is considered the most colorful tourist spot for the summer holidays. Other than that, we have many positive patient reviews who have got their surgery done in Antalya, Turkey. 

 Gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey

Along with the high-quality lifestyle here in Turkey, you will get well-experienced and skilled surgeons who are comfortable with the best and latest available technology. You will get personalized care from trained medical personnel. Hence it ensures minimal hospital stay and quick recovery. Turkey has a reliable source of blood supply named the Turkish Red Crescent(JCI accredited). It has wide storage for all blood types and supplies blood to the hospitals in crisis time during surgery. We are always ready to ensure your safety during the surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gastric Sleeve Surgery Procedure:

Sleeve gastrectomy for weight reduction

As a portion of your stomach has been cut out, you can feel fullness even after having a smaller amount of food as the capacity of your stomach has been reduced by almost 1/10th of the previous one. Your eating pattern will be changed after having this surgery which indirectly helps you to reduce your weight.

Good candidate for a sleeve gastrectomy surgery

•  The person who is having a BMI of at least 40 or above it.
• If some people are too heavy for undergoing gastric bypass procedure.
• If you are considering a weight-loss surgical procedure as a permanent solution.

Required time to undergo such a procedure

It will take almost 1 hour for a sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedure.

Procedure for Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery in Turkey

A small cut is placed in the upper side of your belly and a laparoscopic unit is inserted through the incision. A laparoscopic unit consists of a camera attached to the surgical unit. Other surgical instruments are inserted through the additional cuts surrounding the main incision. In this way, the procedure has been performed in a conservative approach or in a minimally invasive way.

• The 3/4th of the stomach is removed and finally reattached to form the sleeve. This is considered the permanent solution for weight loss.
• The whole procedure will be done under general anesthesia so that the patient won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
• The narrow sleeve portion can be made by stapling the stomach vertically and by removing the larger curved outer portion of the stomach.

 Post-operative hospital stay in Turkey

You might have to stay in hospital for 2-3 days after the surgical procedure. Our staff will escort you and your family to your hotel once you are getting discharged from the hospital.

Preparation for sleeve gastrectomy surgery

• You have to start doing physical activities and maintain a proper diet before you will go for the surgical procedure.
• If you are a vigorous smoker, you should stop taking tobacco in any form before undergoing surgery.
• You should plan for the recovery and appoint any help at home for household chores if you need any.
• You have to limit your eating, drinking and watch your diet a few days before the surgery.

Precautions before sleeve gastrectomy surgery

•  Consult all your queries related to the procedure with your surgeons and clear your doubts.
• Make sure you inform all your past and present medical history to your doctor.
• If you are prone to some allergic reactions or you are taking any herbal supplements, you need to mention that too.
• If you are under any medications especially on blood thinners like aspirin or some NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen you should inform your doc and stop or adjust the dosage of those medications before surgery according to your physician’s advice. 
• If you are anemic, you should start having iron supplements before you go for surgery.
• Women on OCP(Oral contraceptive pill) should stop taking pills at least before one month of surgery.

Gastric Sleeve package price in Turkey

Gastric Sleeve package price in Istanbul₺94,000.
Gastric Sleeve package price in Antalya₺99,000.
Gastric Sleeve package price in Izmir₺100,000.
Gastric Sleeve package price in Ankara₺98,000.
Gastric Sleeve package price in Bursa₺100,000.

Tests before undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

 Before this cosmetic surgery, your surgeon will evaluate all the following points

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• General body weight
• Urine test
• MRI scan
• X-ray
• Echocardiography

After getting confirmation from the lab reports and medical examination that you are undergoing sleeve gastrectomy surgery, your surgeon or medical personnel will guide you and your family about the Dos and Don’ts before surgery.

Diet after the surgery

You can’t follow your previous diet chart right after the surgery and you have to limit the amount of food you are taking after the surgery. You have to maintain the postoperative diet chart provided by your surgeon and stick to it until full recovery.

• On the very first day right after the surgery, you can take clear liquids.
• After the surgery for 4 weeks, you have to take pureed foods along with a protein shake.
• You can start having soft solid food after the 1st month of surgery and during this time you should chew every food properly so that it can easily get digested.
• Always avoid high-calorie soda and high carbs food products.
• Don’t drink while eating as it may tend to overfill your stomach easily and it can get stretched.
• You can have any liquid or water half an hour after finishing your meal.
• Always take vitamins, minerals, and supplements prescribed by your doctor to avoid any kind of nutrition deficiency during this time.

Health conditions (other than obesity) for which gastric sleeve surgery is required

To avoid all the risk factors for various life-threatening diseases, gastric sleeve surgery can be done.

Gastric sleeve surgery can be a treatment option if you are suffering from

• High blood pressure
• Increased cholesterol level.
• Type 2 diabetes
• OSA( Obstructive Sleep Apnoea)
• Chances of stroke or cancer
• Heart diseases
• fertility-related issues

Risk factors right after the surgery

During the recovery period, one should follow all the instructions your doc has advised.

Otherwise, you might land up having 

• Infections
• Reaction to anesthesia
• Continuous bleeding from the site
• Blood clot formation
• Leaking through the stomach
• Constipation
• Nausea, vomiting
• Breathing problems 

When can you start having your regular meal?

Two to three months after the surgery, you can start having your regular meal but in a limited quantity. Our doctors along with the medical personnel will guide you about the diet list. You need to follow the diet chart during the recovery period.

Long-term complications after surgery

• Hernia
• Hypoglycemia or reduced blood sugar
• Gastrointestinal reflux
• Malnutrition
• Vomiting
• Gastrointestinal obstruction
• Recurrent vomiting
• Malnutrition

though these kinds of complications are rare these days due to the high-tech, modified-conservative approach of the surgery.

FAQs after sleeve gastrectomy surgery

• What are all the medications you have to take?
• Will there be any follow-up visits?
• When can you resume your work and regular lifestyle?
• When can you start doing exercises?
• How to do the postoperative wound management and when the stitches will be removed?

Instructions after the sleeve gastrectomy surgery

• Low fat, low salt diet as excessive salt intake can cause edema or fluid buildup inside the body after the surgery.
• 5 servings of food along with fresh fruits and vegetables
• Stay hydrated all the time. Increase water and fluid intake specifically just after the surgery.
• Take calcium and phosphorus enriched food like dairy products.

• Reduce eating outside as can make yourself prone to infection
• You should undergo lab testing and various bloodwork and after the evaluation of those test results, your doc will allow you to resume your daily lifestyle.
• Be regular with your medications.
• Keep your blood pressure, diabetes always in check.
• Avoid having carbonated drinks at least for 7 days after the surgery.
• You have to attend all the follow-up visits to your doctor’s office.

Our administration staff and medical personnel will always make you feel at home during your follow-up visits to Turkey.

Can you feel any changes after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery?

You might experience rapid weight loss around 3 -6 months after surgery. Due to rapid weight loss, you might feel

• Cold
• Mood swings
• Hair thinning 
• Tiredness
• Bodyache
• Flu-like symptoms

Instructions need to follow a day before surgery in Turkey

• Do not take any food or liquid 6 hours before surgery.
• Avoid heavy meals for at least one day before the surgery, try to keep your bowel empty before undergoing surgery. This will reduce nausea before surgery.
• You should scrub with an antibiotic soap the night before and once in the morning before the surgery.

How to choose doctors if you want to go for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey?

• You can go through the reviews of those who have already been through sleeve gastrectomy surgical procedures in multiple medical forums and if you are worried about some negative review, you can always consult with your doctor about the matter.
• Look for the experience of general surgeons and positive patient stories.
• You can also look for the success rate of sleeve gastrectomy surgery done by your surgeon. 

Success rate of Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey

The success rate of Gastric sleeve surgeries performed in Turkey is nearer to  90%

Even after going through the surgery, you are not getting the desired result within one year, you can always contact us right away.

Best doctors for performing sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Turkey

Well-experienced and board-certified general laparoscopic surgeons and gastroenterologists along with endocrinologists can perform the procedure. Make sure to check the accreditation of the hospital from where you are getting your sleeve gastrectomy surgery done. In Turkey, most of the hospitals are JCI(Joint Commission International) accredited.

Why should you go for sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Turkey?

It is the best place to get well-experienced and skilled surgeons who are comfortable with the best and latest available technology. You will get personalized care from trained medical personnel. Hence it ensures shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery. 

Any botched-up case of sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Turkey? 

To date, no such cases have been reported here in Turkey. Surgeons are way more skilled and experienced. But to avoid these kinds of cases, you should choose your surgeon carefully. 

Frequently Asked Questions related to the payment procedure and financial aspect in Turkey

Can you get insurance or compensation for any botched-up cases in Turkey?

Generally, any kind of botched-up case is very unlikely to happen in Turkey. Botched-up cases will be considered under medical negligence. You don’t have to invest more money to rectify the problem as you can report these cases under the medical law in Turkey. They will help you out in these cases.

Medical insurance for Sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Turkey

In Turkey, hospitals accept health insurance. Before that, you have to make sure that your insurance is internationally valid.

Do not worry about paying the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. You can consult with your financial advisor whether the cost of the surgical procedure will be covered in that hospital in Turkey or not. Though nowadays EMI facilities are available in some financial agencies. Even after that, you are feeling it’s difficult for you to avail yourself of the insurance, you can always ask your doctor to write one letter to your insurer describing the importance of this surgery on your health. If your insurance company provides coverage also, it will bear a partial amount of its budget. So make sure you read the details and go for it. Even if your insurance company bears it now, you might have to pay a higher premium for later.

Payment modes in Turkey

Euro, USD, and Turkish Liras are used as currency. Cash and credit cards are accepted here. You might get a discount for cash payments. For card payments no such option is available. You can use your debit cards in ATM withdrawals. But in foreign countries, you might face limited cash withdrawal. In that case, you should contact your bank and ask to increase your daily limit for a larger amount of withdrawal.

Documents required while traveling to Turkey for medical treatment?

The list of documents which you need to carry and check before leaving the house are as follows-

• Passport copies
• Medical records
• Test reports
• Driving license
• Bank statement
• Health insurance papers
• Referral notes from your local doctor

And other items as per your destination. You should check with the authorities before starting the journey.

How can we help you with your medical tour in Turkey?

Our main purpose is to provide an all-inclusive treatment and travel package. This provides consultation fees, hospitalization, laboratory cost, medications, accommodation, travel fare, and others. There is no such hidden cost in our offered package.

Along with that, we offer transfer services to all our patients from the airport, hotels, and from clinics that belong to us.

Takeaway- the surgical outcome can be different for different persons but if you are willing to make any permanent changes in your body and want to lead a healthy lifestyle, you should always go for this procedure after having the consultation with your doc.

If you are still confused about the procedure and cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey or not, you can always reach us at the contact details mentioned on the page.

We are always there to help you out.