# Weight Loss Surgery

Source: https://astramedica.com/services/bariatric-surgery

Gastric Sleeve & Bariatric Options

Explore gastric sleeve and bariatric surgery options in Turkey with clearer travel planning and post-visit coordination. Astramedica coordinates the journey; the partner surgeon determines candidacy, pricing, and the surgical plan. Individual results may vary.

**Duration:** 1 day surgery + 3–5 night stay
**Recovery:** Liquid diet 2 weeks, full recovery 4–6 weeks
**Last reviewed:** April 20, 2026

## Program overview

This is a plan for people in the US who are researching gastric sleeve, bypass, revisional, or other metabolic-surgery programs in Turkey. Because these procedures need careful screening and a long aftercare runway, we start with coordination — records, travel timing, and what the trip actually looks like — not assumptions about whether surgery is right for you.

Our job is helping you compare partner hospital pathways and handle travel once the surgeon accepts your case. We don't decide whether you qualify, choose the procedure, or set the post-op diet plan. That belongs to the bariatric surgeon, anesthesia team, and dietitian at the partner clinic.

For most people, the value of coordination is a structured trip and a realistic view of the recovery commitments back home. Outcomes depend on your case, your follow-through, and time, and no specific weight-loss result is certain.

## Why Turkey for this program

Turkey is a popular destination for bariatric care because many partner hospitals combine high-volume surgical teams, inpatient support, and post-op education in one international-patient workflow. That usually makes it easier to fit surgery and immediate follow-up into a single planned stay.

## Key considerations

- Laparoscopic minimally invasive approach
- High-volume experienced surgeons
- 12-month nutritional aftercare program
- Resolution of obesity-related conditions
- Comprehensive pre-op assessment

## Who this program is for

- BMI 35+ with comorbidities
- BMI 40+ (morbid obesity)
- Failed non-surgical weight loss
- Type 2 diabetes metabolic surgery

## How the coordination works

1. **US-Based Consultation Call:** We get on a call with you to talk about the kind of bariatric program you're considering — while being clear that whether you qualify is the partner clinic's call.
2. **Partner Clinic Comparison:** You get a side-by-side look at our partner hospitals — their teams, typical stay lengths, and how they handle screening, surgery, and the first weeks of aftercare — so you can pick the one that feels right to you.
3. **Bariatric Team Review:** The partner surgeon and clinical team review your history, BMI, comorbidities, and overall fit and decide whether to offer a procedure. This is their call — Astramedica steps out of this part.
4. **Travel & Recovery Planning:** Once you're accepted, we book your flights, arrange airport pickups, reserve a recovery-friendly hotel, and plan the trip around screening, surgery day, and inpatient stay.
5. **Surgery & Return Journey:** The partner hospital performs the procedure and manages aftercare. We handle discharge logistics, the return flight, and any remote follow-up around documents and check-ins.

## What coordination includes

- US-based coordinator for scheduling and travel logistics
- Comparison of vetted partner-clinic bariatric pathways
- Travel, accommodation, and airport transfer coordination
- On-site itinerary planning around admission, surgery, and discharge
- Translation support for non-clinical coordination needs
- Post-visit logistics support for follow-up communication

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Astramedica decide whether I qualify for bariatric surgery?

No. Eligibility depends on the partner clinic's review of BMI, health history, comorbidities, and other screening criteria.

### Can Astramedica give me a diet plan after surgery?

No. Diet progression, supplements, and long-term nutrition guidance come from the partner clinic's bariatric team and your local healthcare team.

### How long do people usually stay in Turkey for bariatric surgery?

Many people plan roughly 3–5 nights, but the exact stay depends on the procedure, the partner clinic's observation protocol, and how recovery goes.

### Can Astramedica tell me how much weight I'll lose?

No. Outcomes depend on the procedure, your follow-through, and time. We don't predict weight-loss results.

## Important disclosure

Whether you're a candidate, which procedure is offered, perioperative clearance, and aftercare planning are decided solely by the independent partner surgeon and clinic team. Results vary from person to person.

Astramedica is a US-based medical-tourism coordination company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. We are not a hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All medical decisions are made by independent, licensed physicians at partner clinics in Turkey.