Question 1

What is a bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a procedure that aims to help people with obesity and related medical conditions lose excess weight and maintain healthy body weight. 
It is generally recommended when the person is unable to achieve or sustain a healthy BMI with other weight loss efforts. There are several kinds of weight loss surgeries that work by restriction, malnutrition, or a combination of both.

Question 2

Who might be a candidate for a bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

An eligible candidate for a weight loss surgery must fulfill the following criteria:

BMI equal to or more than 40 - overweight category (or a person with more than 100 pounds).
BMI equal to or more than 35, and one or more obesity-related health conditions including type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or other respiratory disorders, heart diseases, osteoarthritis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, abnormal lipid profile, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Unable to achieve a healthy body weight or lose excess weight with non-invasive weight loss methods sustained over a significant period of time.

Question 3

What types of bariatric surgery are offered by hospitals in Istanbul?

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: This bariatric procedure involves the placement of a medical device known as a gastric band in the form of a ring or belt around the top of part of the stomach. This results in the formation of a small pouch.
The band is adjustable by an inflatable circular balloon inside which is filled with saline (salt) solution. The smaller stomach gets filled soon and makes the patient feel full sooner, after eating a small amount of food than before. It is a reversible procedure, which means the band can be surgically removed in case of any problem such as leakage or if it is not helping with enough weight loss. 
Gastric Sleeve: It is also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery. This involves the removal of a majority part of the stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section or sleeve of the remaining stomach closed with staples. It works by restricting the amount of food that the stomach can hold, making the patient feel full sooner than before.
Removal of a part of the stomach may also affect certain hormones or other factors such as gut bacteria that play a role in enhancing appetite and metabolism. As it involves permanent removal of some part of the stomach, sleeve gastrectomy is not a reversible surgery.
Gastric Bypass: It is a commonly performed weight loss surgery and also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The surgery involves two steps, first is the division of the stomach to creates a small pouch in the upper section using staples.
This will lead to restriction of the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing a person to eat less and feel full sooner. The next part involves the removal of a section of the small intestine and the direct connection of the small stomach pouch to the lower part of the intestine.
This forms a bypass for the passage of food through most of the stomach and the upper small intestine part. It results in lesser absorb fewer calories than before the surgery. As the bypassed section is still attached to a part of the stomach, digestive juices can move from the stomach and pass through the first part of the small intestine into the lower part to aid in digestion. 
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: This is a complex surgical procedure in which two separate steps are involved. A small section of the stomach is created, such as in the gastric sleeve surgery and then a bypass is created to redirect the food from most of the small intestine.
The surgery helps a person lose more weight than the other procedures, however, there are more risks and complications such as deficiency of vitamins, minerals, and protein in the body due to their malabsorption.

Question 4

Why choose to have weight loss surgery in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery in Istanbul is a flourishing field of medicine that attracts numerous patients from different countries every year. The advanced healthcare system of Turkey, cost-effective packages offered by the top-class hospitals in Istanbul, and the expert bariatric surgeons combined with the excellent results are primarily the reasons behind the popularity.
The best hospitals in Istanbul are internationally accredited world-class medical facilities equipped with the most modern equipment and surgical techniques. They offer superlative standards of healthcare services with a touch of warm hospitality.
International patients not only benefit from the expertise of the doctors and affordable prices of weight loss surgery in Istanbul but also from the beautiful environment of the country. Many foreign patients who consider bariatric surgery in Istanbul plan to combine the treatment with tourism to make the most of the trip. There are several accommodation options in Istanbul, ranging from low-budget hotels to luxury resorts.
Many hospitals offer an all-inclusive package with local transportation and hotel stay to help patients and their families have a hassle-free treatment process and stay. For more information or to book an appointment with the best doctors for weight loss surgery in Istanbul, share your reports and medical history with us at care@lyfboat.com.
As an accredited platform, Lyfboat connects you to the best specialists and hospitals in the country of your preference. Our team guides and aids the patient as well as their family throughout the process, keeping their needs and comfort in mind. We ensure international patients receive top-quality and reliable care at the most reasonable prices.

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