Obesity Surgery in Turkiye
Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and gastric balloon.
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Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery makes the stomach smaller, and in some procedures changes how food passes through the gut, so you feel full sooner and eat less. A sleeve gastrectomy removes a large part of the stomach; a gastric bypass or mini gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch joined further down the small intestine. A gastric balloon is a non-surgical option: a soft balloon placed in the stomach through the mouth and removed after a set period.
Surgery is a tool, not a cure on its own. Lasting results depend on permanent changes to how you eat and live, and on lifelong follow-up. The surgeon decides whether you're suitable, based on your weight, your health and your previous attempts to lose weight.
Procedures in detail
How the process works
Consultation
Pre-op tests & medical history review
Online, before travel
Arrival & Admission
Hospital admission & final checks
1 day
Surgery Day
Procedure performed under general anaesthesia
1–2 hours
Hospital Recovery
Monitored recovery on the ward
2–3 nights
Follow-up
Nutrition & progress check-ins
3, 6 & 12 months
What's covered
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Mini Gastric Bypass
Gastric Balloon
Recovery & aftercare
Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.
- In hospital
- Most people leave hospital 1 to 3 days after surgery.
- Weeks 1 to 2
- Liquids only.
- Weeks 3 to 8
- Soft or puréed food, introduced gradually.
- From about week 8
- A healthy, balanced diet with small portions.
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Most people are back to their normal activities.
- Gastric balloon
- Nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps are common for the first few days while your body adjusts.
Once you're home
- Follow the diet stages the hospital gives you, eat slowly, and stop as soon as you feel full.
- Take the vitamin and mineral supplements you're prescribed, for life if you're advised to.
- Keep up your follow-up appointments and blood tests, at least for the first two years.
- Avoid getting pregnant for 12 to 18 months after surgery.
- Call 999 for breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe tummy pain, heavy bleeding, or pain and swelling in one leg. Get urgent advice for a fever, a fast heartbeat or repeated vomiting.
More tips in our guide to aftercare and travel after treatment abroad.
Risks to know about
Every treatment carries risks. These are some of the main ones. The treating doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you give your consent.
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs.
- A leak where the stomach or intestine has been stapled or joined, which needs urgent treatment.
- Wound infection, or a blockage in the gut.
- Gallstones, which are more common during rapid weight loss.
- Not absorbing enough vitamins and minerals, especially after a bypass, so you'll need supplements and regular blood tests.
- Acid reflux, which can start or get worse after a sleeve gastrectomy.
- Loose, excess skin after major weight loss.
- Gastric balloon: it may need removing early if you can't tolerate it; rarely, it can deflate or cause a blockage.
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Frequently asked questions
Sleeve, bypass or balloon: which is right for me?
It depends on your weight, conditions such as diabetes or reflux, and your eating habits. The surgeon discusses the options with you and recommends what's suitable. We don't give advice on this.
How much weight will I lose?
It varies widely from person to person and depends on the procedure and on the changes you make to your diet and lifestyle. Ask the surgeon what's realistic for you; nobody can guarantee a specific result.
Who looks after me once I'm home?
Tell your GP about your surgery; they can help with blood tests and ongoing care. Specialist follow-up for surgery done abroad may not be available on the NHS, so plan your follow-up before you travel.
What's included in the price?
Every MedicaTurn plan includes the treatment itself, hotel accommodation, round-trip airport transfer, and a personal case manager and translator. Build your plan to see exactly what's included for your case.
What's not included?
International flights to and from Turkiye; travel and medical travel insurance; visa fees, if your nationality requires a visa; extra hotel nights beyond those in your plan; additional treatments, tests or procedures the doctor recommends after examining you; extra costs if a complication or slower recovery means you need further treatment or a longer stay (for example extra hotel nights, transfers or flight changes); personal expenses such as restaurant meals, shopping and sightseeing.
How long do I need to stay in Turkiye?
This depends on the exact procedure you choose. Consultation (Online, before travel), Arrival & Admission (1 day), Surgery Day (1–2 hours), Hospital Recovery (2–3 nights), Follow-up (3, 6 & 12 months). Build your plan for a step-by-step timeline.
How do I get a price?
Build your plan and submit it: our team prepares a personalised quotation for your case and sends it to you directly. The final treatment plan and cost are confirmed by the attending doctor after examination.
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