Bariatric Surgery in Turkey

Your turning point starts before the operating room

Bariatric surgery is a tool for patients who have tried structured weight loss and still cannot maintain safe, long-term progress. It is designed to help you reduce hunger, portion size, and metabolic strain so weight loss becomes achievable and sustainable.

The important part is not choosing a trendy procedure, it is choosing the option that fits your medical profile, eating patterns, reflux symptoms (if any), and long-term maintenance ability. We confirm the safest path after evaluation, not from a generic package list.

Bariatric surgery prices at MedMedicals

6-month gastric balloon: €1,150
12-month gastric balloon: €2,500
Sleeve gastrectomy: €2,300
Mini gastric bypass: €2,800

Important note
Prices are for the procedure plan listed. Your final plan depends on medical eligibility, pre-op findings, and the safest procedure choice for your goals.

What is included

  • Medical assessment and procedure planning

  • Procedure fee for the confirmed plan

  • Standard anesthesia and hospital costs for the procedure

  • In-hospital monitoring and discharge guidance (plan dependent)

  • Written post-op diet and recovery instructions

  • Post-op check(s) during your medical stay

Not included

  • Flights

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Transfers and local transport

  • Extra nights outside the medical plan

  • Additional treatments not listed in your confirmed plan

Hotels and transfers (optional)

Hotels and transfers are not included. If you want, we can arrange hotel options and private transfers based on your preferences and dates, quoted separately.

Request an evaluation

Tell us your height, weight, and main goal (weight loss, health improvement, diabetes control). We will confirm suitability and recommend the safest option.

To speed up your evaluation, include:

  • Height, weight, age

  • Any diagnoses (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver, reflux)

  • Prior abdominal surgeries (if any)

  • Current medications

  • Your travel window and preferred dates

Quick facts

  • Options: gastric balloon (temporary), sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass

  • Hospital stay: plan dependent

  • Diet progression: staged (liquids to soft foods to normal structure)

  • Typical early focus: hydration, protein, walking, routine checks

  • Long-term requirement: follow-up and nutrition structure (supplements when advised)

  • Goal: sustained weight loss and reduced obesity-related risks

Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Good candidate

You may be a good candidate if:

  • You have obesity that has not responded to structured weight loss attempts

  • You have obesity-related conditions (for example diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea)

  • You are willing to follow long-term nutrition rules and follow-up

  • You understand surgery is a tool, not a guarantee

  • You have realistic expectations about speed and total loss

Not ideal right now

Surgery may be delayed or not recommended if:

  • There are uncontrolled medical risks that must be stabilized first

  • You are not ready for long-term diet structure and follow-up

  • You have unmanaged reflux symptoms that require careful procedure selection

  • You have untreated psychological or behavioral factors that will sabotage outcomes

  • You expect surgery to work without lifestyle change

Bariatric options we coordinate

Gastric balloon (6 or 12 months)

A gastric balloon is a temporary, non-surgical endoscopic option placed in the stomach to help portion control and early satiety. It is removed after the planned period. It can be a good choice if you want a less invasive start, but long-term success depends heavily on nutrition structure and habit change after removal.

Sleeve gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach volume and influences appetite-related signals. It is widely used for significant weight loss and improvement of obesity-related conditions. It requires long-term nutrition discipline and follow-up.

Mini gastric bypass

Mini gastric bypass is a bypass-type procedure that can have a strong effect for patients where weight loss and metabolic improvement are both priorities. Suitability depends on your reflux risk, anatomy, and long-term nutrition and supplement planning.

How we choose the right procedure

Procedure choice is not a brand decision, it is risk management.

Key factors include:

  • Reflux symptoms and history

  • Type 2 diabetes and medication needs

  • Eating patterns (sweet-eating, grazing, binge patterns)

  • Ability to follow long-term diet structure

  • Willingness to take supplements when required

  • Prior surgeries and anatomy

  • Realistic expectations about speed and amount of loss

Preparation and safety checks

Most plans include:

  • Blood tests and medical clearance

  • Anesthesia review

  • Imaging or endoscopy if indicated

  • Nutrition counseling and a pre-op diet plan when required

If something needs to be treated first (for example uncontrolled blood sugar, anemia, or other medical risks), we address it before scheduling.

Hospital stay and recovery (general timeline)

Recovery depends on the procedure and your medical profile, but common points include:

  • Hospital monitoring immediately after the procedure

  • Early walking encouraged to reduce clot risk

  • Diet progression from liquids to soft foods under guidance

  • Follow-up checks before you travel home

  • A structured plan for hydration, protein intake, and supplements

Your clinical instructions override general timelines.

Long-term success, what actually drives results

Surgery works best when the fundamentals are followed:

  • Protein-first nutrition and portion structure

  • Consistent hydration

  • Supplement compliance when required

  • Sleep, movement, and regular follow-up

  • A plan for emotional eating triggers when relevant

If someone sells surgery as “set and forget”, they are setting the patient up for regain.

Risks and complications

All procedures carry risk. Risks vary by option and can include bleeding, infection, clots, leaks, reflux changes, nutritional deficiencies, intolerance to certain foods, and the need for revision in some cases.

Your evaluation determines your risk profile and the safest procedure choice.

Planning for international patients

Bariatric care works best when expectations are clear before you arrive. We keep the process structured so your travel timeline fits the medical timeline, not the other way around.

Before you travel

  • You send height, weight, and your key diagnoses (type 2 diabetes, reflux, sleep apnea, hypertension, fatty liver).

  • We review your history and confirm whether balloon, sleeve, or mini bypass is most realistic for your goals and risk profile.

  • You receive a pre-op checklist (tests, medication notes, and basic preparation guidance).

  • We confirm what is realistic in one trip and what may require staging or follow-up.

During your stay in Istanbul

  • In-person evaluation and final procedure confirmation.

  • Pre-op checks are completed according to your plan.

  • Surgery is performed in a contracted hospital.

  • Post-op monitoring and discharge planning.

  • You receive written diet stages and recovery rules before you leave.

After you return home

  • You follow the diet progression plan and hydration rules provided.

  • You can send updates and questions during recovery (especially for symptom checks and diet tolerance).

  • We advise what follow-up labs or checks you should schedule locally, based on your procedure.

Flights, hotels, and transfers are not included in procedure pricing. If you want, we can arrange hotel options and private transfers based on your preferences and dates, quoted separately.

Why MedMedicals

  • International patient coordination that is timeline-driven (tests, surgery, checks, then safe travel).

  • Clear, written guidance on diet stages, warning signs, and recovery priorities.

  • Realistic procedure selection based on reflux risk, eating pattern, and metabolic goals, not a one-size package approach.

FAQs

Is gastric balloon the same as bariatric surgery?

No. Balloon is temporary and endoscopic. Sleeve and bypass are surgical options designed for larger, longer-term change.

Which is better, sleeve or mini bypass?

It depends on reflux risk, metabolic goals, eating patterns, and your medical profile. The safest choice is confirmed after evaluation.

Will I regain weight?

Regain risk exists if diet structure and follow-up are not maintained. Surgery is a tool that requires long-term compliance.

How do I start?

Use the form above with your height, weight, diagnoses, and medications. We will respond with next steps.

Related treatments

Metabolic surgery

For patients whose primary priority is type 2 diabetes control and metabolic outcomes, using the same core procedures with a different evaluation focus.

Hair transplant and body aesthetics (after weight loss, case dependent)

Some patients plan later aesthetic procedures after weight stabilizes. We advise timing realistically to protect safety and results.

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