Have people been fat shaming you your whole life? Has losing weight always been a challenge for you? Are you tired of trying everything from drinking slimming tea to doing pilates? But your weighing scale is not showing even a slightest reduction in weight? Don’t worry! Now you can easily lose weight and maintain it by undergoing gastric bypass weight loss surgery at Aslı Tarcan Clinic in Turkey.
Gastric bypass Turkey is a type of bariatric surgery which helps severely obese patients to lose weight effectively. According to a research from the Mayo Clinic, this procedure not only reduces food intake but also alters hormonal signals that affect hunger and metabolism, contributing to significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions
This article is your ultimate guide to all your queries about the procedure, types, advantages, complications and cost of gastric bypass surgery in Turkey.
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce weight by decreasing the size of your gut. Your smaller gut will be able to hold less food, limiting your ability of food intake and absorbing less calories. Now, shedding excess weight becomes much easier and permanent this way.
How Will Gastric Bypass Positively Impact My Life?
You can expect a pleasant change in your life by getting this weight loss procedure, such as:
- Rapid Weight Loss: You will feel a significant weight drop of about 50-70% in the first year after the gastric bypass surgery.
- Ideal Weight: You are able to drop extra pounds and reach your desired BMI permanently.
- Highly Energetic: By increasing your basal metabolic rate (BMR) with losing weight, you feel more energetic and motivated.
- Improving Chronic Health: Diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and metabolic syndrome are alleviated and overall health condition improves.
- Happier Living: With positive perception of your body image you will be contented and confident in your life.
- Regaining Fertility: Weight loss surgery improves your sexual health overall, helps in management of PCOS and reduces the risks of pregnancy related complications.
- Peaceful Sleep: Sleep apnea improves with this bariatric procedure. Your quality of sleep improves and so does your mood.
Who Can Get a Gastric Bypass In Turkey?
The decision of weight loss Turkey procedure is made mutually by the surgeon and the patient. If you want to have Roux-en-Y surgery in Turkey, you have to fulfill a certain criteria to be eligible, such as:
- An adult of age 18 year or older
- Body Mass Index of at least 40 (class III obesity)
- BMI of 35 with at least one obesity related complications (diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome)
- Traditional weight loss methods are not working for you
- Have realistic approach towards the procedure
- Motivated and committed to make positive attitude towards healthy living, exercise and healthy eating
- In perfect physical and mental health conditions
See Also: Gastric Sleeve Turkey
Who Should Not Undergo Gastric Bypass?
Gastric bypass Turkey is a transformative surgery with permanent results so the decision should be made carefully. Some conditions may require additional assessments and investigations before our obesity surgeon reaches the conclusion in the best health interest of the patients.
- Chronic gut diseases like gastritis, enteritis, celiac disease etc.
- Have eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia nervosa)
- Suffering from severe body dysmorphia
- BMI < 35
- When non surgical and non invasive techniques can help reduce weight
- Patient of severe heart disease or any other serious health condition
- Have bleeding disorder (vWF disease, hemophilia)
What Are Types Of Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Here is the comparison of most common types of gastric bypass surgeries with different techniques used:
| Types of Procedure | Description | Invasiveness | Weight Loss Effect | Technique Used | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass | Stomach is divided in smaller and larger portion then reconnected with y shaped loop of intestine | More invasive | High | Open, stapling the stomach or vertical banding | Lesser complications, less risk of malnutrition, incisional infections and hernias |
Mini gastric bypass | Performed like roux-en-Y | Less invasive | Good to fair | Open with single anastomosis gastric bypass(SABG) | Less complications, very low risk of malnutrition |
Laparoscopic gastric bypass | All steps of roux-en-Y are performed through laparoscopy | Minimally invasive | Good | Using a camera, smaller incisions | Shorter hospital stay, less complications, lesser pain |
Extensive gastric bypass (biliopancreatic diversion) | Stomach is cut to made smaller and attached to last part of small intestine | Highly invasive | Very high | Open, most of the stomach is excised | Greater risks of malnutrition, excessive weight loss and Dumping syndrome |
How Is Gastric Bypass Roux-En-Y Performed?
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can be performed via an open procedure or laparoscopy, depending on the surgeon’s competency and skills as well as the availability of advanced facilities.
The basic steps of the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure are as follows:
Step 1: Pre-Requisites
Your initial appointment addresses your current health condition. Weight Loss Surgeons may advise you for blood workup and other necessary investigations for the procedure. Our surgeon explains to you about the procedure, aftercare and answers your queries. Your procedure date is set.
Step 2: Anesthesia
Our doctor put you under sedation with general anesthesia to ensure that you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure.
Step 3: Incision
A Bairiatric Surgeon takes a scalpel and makes a main small incision through which your abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide gas. This is to separate the abdominal wall from underlying structures. Other small incisions are also made to introduce laparoscopy instruments.
Step 4: Stomach Division
Laparoscopy or camera is entered to visualize the stomach. The surgeon first divides the stomach into upper smaller egg-sized portions and lower larger portions using staples.
Step 5: Small intestine reattachment
Then the small intestine portion is taken into consideration and the lower side of that small gut portion is attached with a smaller stomach. The upper end of this small intestine portion is attached with a larger stomach. A Y-shaped loop of the proximal small intestine is formed.
Note:- In this way, the right arm of the Y loop gets the food directly from the smaller stomach to the last part of the small intestine without absorption of calories. The left arm is able to collect digestive juices from liver, gallbladder and pancreas and direct to the common lumen or ‘stem of Y’. It helps in normal digestion of the food even from shortened small gut.
Step 6: Anastomosis and Leak Test
Vessels of the newly formed pathway are also attached and leak test is performed to ensure there is no discontinuity in the passage.
Step 7: Wound Closure
All the instruments are taken out of the abdominal cavity. Incisions are approximated and wounds are closed and bandaged carefully.
What Are The Side Effects Of Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass?
There are potential complications associated with the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. But by choosing our experienced and reputed bariatric surgeons at Asli Tarcan Clinic in Turkey, the risks of such side effects become unlikely:
- Smaller stomach can stretch back
- Surgical staples can fall apart
- Nutritional deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals due to decreased absorption. This can be avoided with proper diet and supplements.
- Gastric outlet obstruction or stenosis at the site of gastrointestinal reconnection
- Excessive bleeding during the procedure
- Increased risk of incisional hernia
- Dumping Syndrome (food hastily moves from stomach to small intestine and can produce discomforting symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and syncope.)
- Serious gut infections
- Bile reflux leading to gastritis and ulcers
- Anastomotic leakage (blood vessels leakage)
How Long Does It Take To Recover After A Gastric Bypass?
Average timeline of recovery after gastric bypass Turkey is given as:
- 1-2 days: You are kept in hospital and advised to take only clear fluids. Your vitals are monitored regularly.
- First two weeks: You may feel pain and discomfort. It is advised to rest and take your medications timely. You are allowed to ingest food in semi-liquid or pureed form of food.
- 2-6 weeks: Mild to moderate level of activity is allowed. Solid foods are introduced gradually. You might feel full after taking small portions. Nutritional supplements may be added by your doctor.
- 6-12 weeks: Moderate amount of physical activity is allowed. Balanced nutrition is generally recommended. You can carry on a normal lifestyle.
- 3-6 months: You are expected to lose weight at a faster pace. Mindful eating is recommended but with a balanced diet. Healing is complete and you can enjoy a normal healthy life.
What Can I Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
This is how you can start eating after the weight loss procedure:
- Initially, you can start with clear foods for 2 days
- Then, you can take pureed foods, shakes, and semi liquid form of food for the first 2 weeks.
- Adequate hydration is a must with at least 8 glasses of water daily.
- After 3 months, you can eat and digest all types of food but only a diet rich in proteins is preferable.
- Avoid high starch and high sugar intake.
- Take your mineral and vitamin supplements daily.
How Much Does Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Cost In Turkey?
Turkey is considered the most economical destination with advanced facilities to undergo gastric bypass surgery. We have the most competent surgeons in the world with the best possible patient care.
Here is a comparison of the average cost of weight-reducing procedure in Turkey with other countries like the US, UK, Canada and Germany etc.
| Countries | Average Cost Of Gastric Bypass |
|---|---|
| Turkey | $4,500 - $6,000 |
| USA | $15,000 - $30,000 |
| UK | $10,000 - $19,000 |
| Canada | $10,000 - $25,000 |
| Germany | $12,000 - $22,000 |
| France | $7,000 - $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is gastric bypass permanent?
Yes, the Turkey Roux-en-Y procedure is a permanent transformation in your gut. And the weight loss effect it produces is also everlasting.
Can I live a normal life after gastric bypass?
Yes, you are able to carry out normal, healthy and natural living after gastric bypass Turkey. Your health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure etc. will be controlled and you can expect to feel a positive mood and body image.
Can you ever eat again after gastric bypass?
This bariatric procedure can definitely induce early satiety i.e. feeling full sooner, but you are able to eat anything you like. However, the portion you are able to ingest is smaller than before.
How painful is gastric bypass surgery?
You are sedated during the procedure with general anesthesia to keep you pain free. For a few days after surgery you may feel pain and discomfort but it is usually tolerable. You are also prescribed analgesics for pain relief.
Can your stomach grow again after gastric bypass?
In rare cases, yes your stomach can stretch back to original size or staples could be displaced. But controlled eating and a healthy lifestyle can prevent such complications.
Can you gain weight after gastric bypass?
It is a rare but possible complication of the procedure. But commitment to yourself with opting a healthy lifestyle and a conscious diet can prevent it.
What organs are affected by gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass is a bariatric procedure to make permanent changes in the size of the stomach and lumen of the upper part of the small intestine.
Can I ever eat pizza again after gastric bypass?
Yes, you can eat whatever you like but portion control is a must for permanent effects. Experts usually recommend a healthy mindful diet after this weight loss surgery.
