Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery used to help people with morbid obesity lose significant weight. The purpose of the procedure is to reduce the size of your stomach and prevent you from eating as much as before.
Gastric bypass is one of the most successful bariatric surgeries for sustained and long-term weight loss. In addition to aiding in dramatic weight loss, it can improve or resolve weight-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, reflux disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, obstructive sleep apnea, and infertility.
What Does the Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedure Include ?
During gastric bypass you will be given general anesthesia so you will be asleep and comfortable throughout the entire procedure. The procedure can be either open surgery (with a large incision in the abdomen) or minimally invasive (with six to seven small incisions in the abdomen). Today, the second method is more preferred.
After creating the incisions, your surgeon cuts off the upper part of your stomach to seal it from the rest of your stomach, creating two zones. Your small intestine is then cut and a portion is sewn directly to the small part of your stomach.
As your anatomy changes, you will feel full faster and stay full longer, which will eventually lead to rapid weight loss.
How Long Should I Stay in Turkey for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass operation takes around 2 to 4 hours to complete. You will need to stay in the hospital for about 3 to 5 days after the surgery. During your stay, your general health and recovery will be closely monitored. Do not leave Turkey immediately after discharge from the hospital. Plan to stay for at least 14 more days because you will need to attend follow-up checks. Your surgeon will remove your stitches within 7 to 10 days after surgery.
Related Treatment: Gastric Sleeve
What is the Recovery Time of Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedures in Turkey?
Total recovery time after gastric bypass can take about 4 to 6 weeks. You may experience moderate to severe pain for the first few weeks, but your surgeon will prescribe pain medication to ease the discomfort. You may also experience swelling and bruising around your surgical wounds, which will go away in a few weeks. You can return to your normal activities in 4 to 5 weeks, but be sure to talk to your surgeon about your recovery timeline to avoid any complications.
Aftercare of Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey
During your recovery period, your surgeon will give you a special diet plan to follow. This diet plan gradually changes from liquids to pureed foods to soft foods, then switch to firmer foods when your body can tolerate them. Your surgeon will also give you detailed post-operative instructions that you must follow.
To maximize and maintain weight loss, you must commit to eating healthy and exercising regularly. Your surgeon may place restrictions on how much and what you can eat and drink. You may also need to take vitamin and mineral supplements, such as a multivitamin with vitamin B-12, iron, and calcium. All eating habits may also need to be changed.
Related Treatment: Gastric Baloon
What is the Success Rate of Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey?
The success rate of gastric bypass surgery has increased significantly over the past few years. While the amount of weight you will lose is determined by the change in your lifestyle habits, it is possible to lose 60% or more of your excess weight within two years of surgery. More than one-third of patients undergoing gastric bypass have lost 80% of their excess weight. In addition, 90% of patients continue to lose 50% of their original body weight within ten years after gastric bypass.
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