Medically reviewed by BookMedi.
Medically reviewed by BookMedi.
Price
From £ 4,000
Timescale
1-2 hours
Stay in Hospital
3 nights
Recovery
1-2 weeks
Anaesthetic
General
Result
2-6 month
Gastric band in Turkey is a weight loss surgery that limits how much a patient can eat. During this surgery, the patient’s stomach is divided into two parts by a flexible band placed around the upper part. Gastric band surgery in Turkey is a reversible bariatric surgery, as the internal organs are not modified in any way, but only constricted by the band.
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Gastric Banding Surgery Turkey for Weight Loss
Gastric band Turkey is an effective treatment for excessive weight. By dividing the stomach, it creates a so-called pre-stomach, which is where the food gets first. It is very small, usually about the size of a tennis ball, though, as the gastric band is adjustable, its size can be changed even after surgery. A small stomach limits the amount of food the patient can eat, so they will get full faster. As such, it allows people who can’t do so in other ways to lose weight. The lower food intake allows the patient to lose weight quickly, sometimes at a rate of half a kilogram a week.
Gastric Band Cost in the UK vs. in Turkey?
Weight loss surgeries of comparable quality are cheaper in Turkey than in the UK. In Turkey, they are usually offered as service packages that include surgery, consultation, postoperative care, accommodation and transportation. The primary reason for more affordable gastric band Turkey prices is lower living costs in Turkey. People in Turkey generally spend less on the same services as in the UK, though they also earn proportionally less. Private clinics in Turkey are also subsidised by the government. Subsidies help make the price in Turkey more attractive to medical tourists.
How Much Does a Gastric Band Cost Turkey?
At Bookmedi clinic in Turkey, gastric band surgery costs £4,000. The quality of our weight loss surgeries is comparable to the best clinics in the UK, and our offer includes additional services, such as accommodation and postoperative care.
What Are the Advantages of the Gastric Band in Turkey?
- Gastric band treatment allows patients to lose weight quickly and safely.
- Gastric band surgery is reversible, as it does not alter the internal organs. Surgeons only need to remove the band to reverse the procedure.
- Although this surgery limits the amount of food the patient can eat in a single sitting, it does not reduce the nutritional content of this food nor interfere with digestion.
Types of Bariatric Surgery
In addition to the gastric band, several other bariatric surgeries can be performed at our clinic. A gastric sleeve is a permanent bariatric surgery during which the surgeons remove up to two-thirds of the stomach, forming the rest into a sleeve-like shape. A gastric balloon is another type of reversible weight loss treatment. A balloon with saline solution is placed in the stomach to reduce its volume. A gastric bypass is a surgery in which the stomach is connected to the intestine, thus making it so that some of the food will pass only partially digested.
How is Turkey Gastric Band Surgery Done?
Gastric band surgery at Bookmedi is performed using laparoscopy or keyhole surgery. This weight loss surgery method is one of the least invasive. The weight loss surgery is performed through several small holes. After placing the gastric band around the stomach, the surgeon adjusts its tightness by injecting saline solution into a port that is connected by a tube to the gastric band.
Long-term Results of Gastric Band Surgery
The gastric band limits the amount of food a patient can eat in a single sitting but does not interfere with digestion. As the amount of food consumed decreases, so does the caloric intake, and the patient starts to lose weight.
What Are the Risks of Gastric Band?
Gastric band surgery can cause several side effects with improper care. The tissues around the gastric band or the tube can get infected. During any surgery, there is also a possibility of organ damage. Following the surgeon’s recommendations will help decrease the chance of adverse effects. In general, gastric band surgery is considered to be safe as it is minimally invasive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the gastric band be removed again?
Yes, gastric band treatment is reversible and adjustable. Removal of a gastric band is performed as a separate surgery.
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Does the gastric band affect a possible pregnancy?
The gastric band does not affect pregnancy and can be relaxed to allow the patient to eat more during pregnancy. But after any surgery, the doctors advise waiting a year after the procedure before getting pregnant.
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Is there a gastric band surgery in Turkey age limit?
The main criterion for being eligible for a gastric band is having medically recognised obesity-related health complications or a BMI of 40 and higher. People younger than 18 will require the consent of their parents or guardians before getting the surgery.
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