4.9 from 176 verified reviews
The hospital isn't brand new, but it's absolutely fineAndré, Germany, 11 12 23So, here's my brief summary of the operation in Antalya. Everything was organised via clinicsunited.com. Fatma was my contact person. I was picked up from the airport. I was at the hospital at 7 pm, checked into my room at 7.12 pm and had blood taken and an ECG. Then I had a light but tasty dinner. The next day was surgery day, but before that, I was shown around various wards. Fatma was always by my side when I had to see a cardiologist, a lung specialist, an ultrasound, an X-ray and then - because of my poor values - a nephrologist. In between, I was also told that I had gallstones. In the end, I was ready for the operation and I was able to put on my smart shirt. I was taken to the operating theatre at around twelve o'clock, was able to lie down and was given my access. Suddenly my eyes went black and I woke up two hours later. Completely pain-free, probably thanks to the painkiller. Back in the room, I was able to collect myself and get up after just three hours. I have four small holes in my abdomen, which were closed with self-dissolving stitches. The next two days I was driven. I was told to walk, walk, walk and do breathing exercises.
Drinking in sips for the first time also worked well. Tea, lactose-free milk, apple juice and water made me feel full.
In between, there were repeated infusions (vitamins, painkillers, saline solution, blood thinners and antibiotics). All in all, I actually feel the same as before, as long as I don't push myself to the limit (which I don't intend to do). On the last day, I had a short nutritional counselling session (Fatma was there) and was briefed on the plan for the next few weeks. I currently weigh around 122 kilos and the target range is 85-90 kilos - I still have a decent amount of muscles.
The doctor who operated on me was briefly on the ward round every day, a very likeable young man who previously worked as an oncological surgeon, Dr Erdem Canyardimci
The hospital isn't brand new, but it's absolutely fine. It has all the necessary wards to be able to intervene in intensive care! And there is a lot of staff on the wards.
All in all: any time again - but that's just a recommendation! For most of you, this would probably not be an option because you have more confidence in the German healthcare system and would therefore prefer to undergo nutritional counselling and a sports programme first
or pay more money as a self-payer. For some, my approach can be an alternative to finding the right path. In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves!