Gastric Bypass Nisantasi

I found this clinic during my online research. I’d contacted several other places but decided on this one because of the doctor’s prompt response to my inquiry. We discussed everything over the phone and he had me convinced this was the best option for me. He was very patient and attentive to my needs. I didn’t actually visit the clinic, but I met the doctor in a public place, and we had the actual surgery at a hospital in Istanbul. The gastric bypass went well and I’m in the second month of recovery now. Everything went fine and I’m healthy. There are just a few issues regarding communication and the aftercare package I chose. This is a life-changing surgery, so I was under the impression I’d have lifelong support, but I’ve encountered some problems in this regard. Aftercare is vital when you’ve had bariatric surgery. I invested a substantial amount of money in this, and I was told I’d get proper diet plans to complement my new lifestyle, but I haven’t received these yet. I emailed the doctor and explained to him that I’ve not been feeling good and that I’ve got little energy these days. His advice to me, was to see a psychologist (unfortunately the only one available at the hospital does not speak English). Because the doctor is not in the country, the aftercare process becomes a bit difficult. When they promise ‘lifelong support’, they have to be more specific about what this entails. It has fallen to me to look for online support groups and recipes (there are differing opinions online about what to eat, so this is a bit of a challenge). Don’t get me wrong, I think the doctor is great. He knows what he’s doing, and answered all of my questions before the surgery, but the fact that doesn’t live in Istanbul is discouraging. At times, it was hard to get hold of him. I put my trust in this doctor, and when he’s out of the country for a long time, follow-ups are almost impossible.

I had a gastric bypass done on the 23rd of December. Due to some unfortunate complications (like internal bleeding), I needed another operation the following day. I’m still recovering now. Some days I feel really nauseous, especially when I eat something heavier than I’m supposed to. I’m fine right now, but it’s taking some time for me to adjust to this new lifestyle. I’m quite happy with the price I paid for the surgery, and I’ve lost quite a bit of weight already. A surgery like this is quite a process, but I’ll be patient.

After years of trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, I decided surgery to be the best option. I chose the gastric sleeve surgery after researching various options. Going abroad for any procedure can be quite daunting, but I can honestly say the level of medical care and attention; not to mention the cost, means the pros outweigh (no pun intended) the cons. Once I made the decision to go ahead with the gastric sleeve surgery abroad I sent a request for information through Whatclinic. I was contacted by several clinics, each with varying prices and levels of care. It was only after speaking with Ibrahim of Clinichub that I felt reassured about the procedure. Ibrahim and the Clinichub team displayed knowledge and commitment answering all queries and concerns I had. Contact was regular and the whole process was made easy. Upon arriving in Istanbul all arrangements were in place. Transport, accommodation, surgery, and aftercare. The whole experience was taken care of, so I and my partner who traveled with me were stress-free. Clinichub also provided a liaison to help and translate when needed (thank you Fatima) and to Bashar who was very helpful, as my partner will now be returning to the Clinichub team in the summer for a procedure. The hospital arranged by Ibrahim was modern and the staff were very helpful throughout our stay. The surgeon Dr. Gurdal Oren would regularly come by for a chat and check on my recovery. I can't thank Ibrahim and the Clinichub team enough for making this such a wonderful experience. Your kindness and professionalism will always be appreciated. Again thank you so much and see you in summer.