Gastric Sleeve in Turkiye

Sleeve gastrectomy at partner hospitals in Turkiye.

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About Gastric Sleeve

In a sleeve gastrectomy, around 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube or 'sleeve'. You feel full sooner and eat less. The operation usually takes 1 to 3 hours under general anaesthetic and can't be reversed.

Surgery is a tool rather than a cure: lasting results depend on permanent changes to how you eat and live, and on lifelong follow-up.

Who it may suit

  • On the NHS, surgery is usually considered with a BMI of 40 or more, or between 35 and 40 with a condition such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. For people of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean background, it may be considered at a lower BMI.
  • A commitment to long-term healthy lifestyle changes.
  • The surgeon decides whether surgery is right for you.

How long you'll stay in Turkiye

Most people leave hospital 1 to 3 days after surgery; your plan includes time in Turkiye afterwards so the team can check you're recovering well before you fly.

Recovery & aftercare

Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.

1 to 3 days
In hospital.
Weeks 1 to 2
Liquids only.
Weeks 3 to 8
Soft food, introduced gradually.
From week 8
A healthy, balanced diet with small portions.
4 to 6 weeks
Back to normal activities.
12 to 18 months
Avoid getting pregnant during this time.

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.

Risks to know about

Every procedure 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 from the line where the stomach was stapled, which needs urgent treatment.
  • Wound infection, or a blockage in the gut.
  • Gallstones during rapid weight loss.
  • Acid reflux, which can start or get worse after a sleeve.
  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and loose excess skin after major weight loss.

Further reading

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Frequently asked questions

Can a gastric sleeve be reversed?

No. Most of the stomach is removed permanently.

Sleeve or bypass?

It depends on your weight, conditions such as reflux or diabetes, and your eating habits. The surgeon recommends what's suitable for you.

See all obesity surgery options, including what's included in your package and what isn't.

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