Surgery Process of Patients Living Abroad
First Step to the Surgery Process
Many patients who live abroad and want to have surgery do various researches to decide on the surgery process. Patients who want to get information about the surgery process contact our coordinators via WhatsApp. After obtaining detailed information about the process, the patient should be notified to the coordinator at least 2 weeks in advance of the day of arrival. Patients who decide on the surgery date should share their flight information with our coordinators.
How Does the Surgery Process Begin?
The patient, who is met by our team at the airport, is accompanied until the hospitalization process. After the hospitalization procedure, the patient's check-up program is carried out. The patient who is suitable for surgery as a result of the general health screening is taken into surgery the next day. The surgery takes approximately 2 hours. The patient is discharged after staying in the hospital for a certain period of time. After the surgery, the patient is accompanied to the airport by our coordinator.
Returning Abroad After Surgery
Patients, whose surgery and control processes are completed, can continue their daily lives where they left off when they return abroad. After returning abroad, dietician and doctor check-ups continue. Our dietitians send our patient's weekly programs via WhatsApp, and our patients can meet with our doctor and dietitians via video call whenever they want. We recommend our patients to come to Istanbul for their 3rd and 9th month checkups. Patients who do not have this opportunity can easily have the examinations requested by physicians in their country and send the results to our doctor via WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Surgery Process of Patients Living Abroad
Am I suitable for surgery? How can I find out?
It is decided whether the patient meets the obesity surgery criteria or not after the necessary examinations are performed.
When can I return to work after surgery?
The time it takes for the patient to return to work after stomach reduction surgery varies depending on the job he/she does. A desk worker can return to work 7 days after the obesity surgery procedure.
Which method is best for me?
Before deciding on the treatment method in the field of obesity surgery, the necessary examinations should be performed on the patient, and the specialist physician should decide on the most appropriate treatment method for the patient.
Are there any scars after the surgery?
Since sleeve gastrectomy surgery is performed with a closed method, small incision scars remain in the abdominal area. The scars become invisible within a few months.
I want to meet those who have had surgery, is it possible?
It is possible to meet with patients who have had sleeve gastrectomy surgery before and get their comments.
What will my sugar levels be after surgery?
After gastric sleeve surgery, type 2 diabetics experience improvement in diabetes control along with weight loss.
Are there any risks or side effects of the surgery?
Due to excessive weight loss after stomach reduction surgery, the body begins to become weak in terms of minerals and vitamins. Risks that may occur after surgery include bleeding or leakage from the incision and closure lines. The patient also experiences side effects such as hair loss.
I am not overweight, can I have this surgery?
In order to undergo sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the patient must meet certain criteria. The patient must be in the obese or morbidly obese group. The patient must have been obese for at least 3 years and diet, exercise and other treatment approaches must have been tried with no results.
Can surgery also be a solution to blood pressure disease?
After stomach reduction surgery, the risk of fatty liver, kidney diseases, diabetes or high blood pressure is eliminated. Stomach reduction surgery is a surgery that has low risks and reduces the risks of other surgeries.
Will I be on a permanent diet after the surgery?
The patient should consume watery, soft and pureed foods for four weeks after gastric sleeve surgery. The patient should make healthy food choices after surgery and continue to exercise to maintain his health while losing weight with proper nutrition.
What will my nutrition process be like after the surgery?
After stomach reduction surgery, the patient should consume only clear liquid foods for a certain period of time, soft pureed foods in the future, and then switch to a near-normal diet under the supervision of the doctor.
Will I no longer be obese after the surgery?
After gastric sleeve surgery, the stomach volume decreases to almost one tenth of what it was before.
What will happen to my desire to eat after surgery?
In the period 1 month after stomach reduction surgery, the patient should minimize his/her urge to eat and the stimuli that will lead him/her to eat.
What will the weight loss process be like after the surgery?
The weight loss process after sleeve gastrectomy surgery varies depending on the patient's body. Generally, patients lose a total of 30-40 kilos in the 3rd month.
When can I start exercising after surgery?
After stomach reduction surgery, with the doctor's approval, you can start a sports program with light exercise after 8 weeks, and a sports program with normal exercise after about 12 weeks.
What should I pay attention to after surgery?
The patient should pay attention to his nutrition after gastric sleeve surgery. Your meals should be protein-based. Food should be chewed thoroughly and then swallowed.
When can I drive after surgery?
The driving process after stomach reduction surgery varies depending on the patient's constitution. Generally, the patient can drive 7-14 days after the surgery.
When can I get on a plane after surgery?
Patients coming from abroad or out of town can travel by plane after being under surveillance for 3 days after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
When can I shower after surgery?
The patient can take a shower as soon as the dressings are closed after stomach reduction surgery.
I will be coming from abroad, can I have surgery and go immediately?
The patient who comes from abroad to undergo gastric sleeve surgery is taken into surgery the next day if deemed suitable. The patient is discharged after staying under observation in the hospital for a certain period of time.
When can I get pregnant after surgery?
The patient must wait 18-24 months to become pregnant after stomach reduction surgery.
How much weight will I gain during pregnancy after surgery?
The patient's need for energy, vitamins and minerals increases during pregnancy after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. A woman should consume 1.2 g of protein per ideal body weight per day during pregnancy.
How long after surgery can I lift weights?
The patient should be careful not to lift weights in the first 15 days after gastric sleeve surgery to avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure. There is no obstacle for the patient to lift weights in the future.
When can I consume soda or alcohol after surgery?
After gastric sleeve surgery, the patient should not consume alcohol for the first 6 months. The patient should also stay away from drinks containing sugar and carbonated content.
How many hours does it take for my pain to go away after the surgery?
After stomach reduction surgery, the patient is given painkillers. Patients generally do not have serious pain on the 2nd day.
I use insulin, can I stop using it immediately?
After sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the patient's medication use varies. Diabetics may need less insulin after surgery, so they can stop using insulin completely.
Will my diabetes end with this surgery?
After stomach reduction surgery, the patient experiences improvement in diabetes along with weight loss.
After stomach reduction surgery
Nutrition is one of the main issues that patients should pay attention to after obesity surgery. The patient should stay away from high-calorie drinks after surgery and continue exercising under the supervision of a doctor.
I have sleep apnea, will it end with surgery?
After sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the patient's sleep patterns improve. The patient feels significant relief in sleep immediately after the surgery.
I have hypertension, will it end with surgery?
It is possible for patients who lose weight after stomach reduction surgery to get rid of hypertension (high blood pressure) and blood levels that damage the organs.
I have polycystic ovary syndrome, will it end with surgery?
The most obvious symptom in women with polycystic ovary is menstrual irregularity. Women who have menstrual irregularities after obesity surgery lose weight and their menstrual periods become regular.
I have menstrual irregularity, will it end with surgery?
The patient, who experiences menstrual irregularity after gastric sleeve surgery, loses weight and her menstrual period becomes regular.
I have a baby, can I take care of him if I have surgery?
After stomach reduction surgery, the patient recovers after a few days. After being discharged, the patient can return to his/her daily life in accordance with the determined rules.
Will there be any decrease in my mobility after the surgery?
There is no decrease in the patient's mobility after stomach reduction surgery.
After how many days can I return to my daily life after the surgery?
After gastric sleeve surgery, patients can generally return to their daily lives after 2-3 days with the approval of the doctor.
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