What is the gastric sleeve procedure?
A gastric sleeve bariatric surgical procedure is performed for patients with morbid obesity. A bariatric surgeon will remove a large portion of the stomach of patients and leave a portion of the stomach in the form of a pouch. This pouch looks like a sleeve or tube.
Is it safe to have a gastric sleeve?
The gastric sleeve bariatric surgical procedure is one of the safest among bariatric surgical procedures. There are fewer complications compared to other procedures. In rare cases requires a revision gastric sleeve procedure may need to be performed.
What should you eat after gastric sleeve surgery?
A healthy liquid diet without caffeinated and carbonated beverages is prescribed for the first week. Soft pureed food is prescribed for a few weeks. After five weeks three small healthy meals are prescribed. Patients should drink plenty of water. Patients should eat healthy snacks or fruit and avoid fried snacks and carbonated drinks.
What is the sleeve made from?
The gastric sleeve consists of a thin tube made of plastic or rubber, called a bougie, inserted into the stomach to form a pouch.
How much can you eat after a gastric sleeve?
The gastric sleeve can generally contain only four ounces of food. The stomach has the tendency to stretch and stomachs can stretch even after gastric sleeve surgery. It is important to follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and eat small meals to prevent the stomach stretching after surgery.
Why do tourists visit Cyprus?
Cyprus is a small, sunny country with a friendly people. Cyprus has many options for tourists to enjoy a great holiday. Cyprus has beautiful Mediterranean beaches, waterfalls, salt lakes and verdant forests. Cyprus is also home to ancient buildings dating back to the Greeks. It has interesting museums and art galleries. Cyprus offers a unique local cuisine that blends both Turkish and Greek food and delicacies of fresh fish. Accommodation options in Cyprus include luxury hotels, resorts and villas, budget hotels and apartments.
Why do International patients visit Cyprus?
Private clinics in Cyprus are well-equipped and offer high quality specialist medical, dental and surgical services for international patients. Many of the hospitals and clinics in Cyprus offer packages that combine a holiday with your treatment, accommodation, transportation and interpreter services, if required.
How do I get to Cyprus?
Cyprus has four international airports that serve well-known tourist destinations in the country. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers as part of the medical tourism package.
What are the visa requirements for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus?
Cyprus is a member of the European Union and tourists from EU member nations do not require a visa to visit Cyprus. There is no specific visa for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus. Patients can travel to Cyprus for medical treatment on a travel visa. Details on how to obtain a travel visa is available at the website: http://www.cyprusvisa.eu/
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