Gastric Sleeve

In recent decades, weight loss surgeries have become more popular. Many people are struggling with losing weight and finding solutions in surgical procedures. There are four primary bariatric surgeries in Turkey.

1. The Gastric Bypass operation.
2. The Gastric Sleeve operation.
3. The Gastric Balloon operation.
4. The Gastric Botoks operation.

Gastric Sleeve operation in Turkey is one of the most popular bariatric surgery procedures. It is a simple and highly safe surgery in which about 70% of the original portion of the stomach is removed.

This stomach reduction makes the patient feel full faster and limits their food intake. Although it depends on the person, a patient can lose 70% of their excess weight with Gastric Sleeve surgery. Moreover, with the improvements in the field, Gastric Sleeves in Turkey can be combined with Gastric Bypass surgery to provide a much more effective weight loss process.

In this procedure, it is essential to remember that the stomach is an organ made of muscles. Therefore, if you do not follow the instructions given by the doctor and follow a specific diet, your stomach can expand to its previous size and lead you to start gaining weight again.

Gastric Sleeve surgery is not only a solution for obesity or excess weight but also for many other diseases. If the patient follows all the instructions given by the doctor and has a healthy diet, they can be free from several health problems. Some of those are as follows:

• Type 2 diabetes: The surgery provides insulin resistance.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension): Since gastric surgery eliminates excess weight, it improves the body’s blood pressure levels.
• High cholesterol: As with all bariatric surgeries, Gastric Sleeve operation also improves and balances cholesterol levels.

• Sleep Apnea: When patients lose weight after bariatric surgery, the fatty tissue around the upper airway reduces, which can prevent sleep apnea and related upper airway collapse.
• Joint Pain: The excess weight on the body can be a burden to the joints and cause pain. Removing this burden by weight loss surgery can relieve joint pain.

Bariatric procedures can help you lose excess weight, but only some are eligible for these surgeries. To have a sleeve surgery in Turkey, a patient must meet certain conditions. These are as follows:

1. Those who suffer from obesity and adiposity.
2. Those who have difficulty changing their eating habits.
3. Those who have 35kg or higher body mass index (BMI).
4. The person must be healthy and free of any health problems hindering gastric sleeve surgery.
5. The person who is due to undergo Gastric Sleeve surgery should be between 18 and 65 years old.
6. The person must be free of stomach diseases that hinder the operation, such as stomach ulcers or gastritis.