Mini Gastric Bypass - OAGB Istanbul Province

A very positive experience that I wish I had done years ago, to be honest! Nina Ord was my lovely co-ordinator. She was always very efficient and answered all my questions with quick responses right up until I travelled. I booked with BookingSurgery. I had a gastric sleeve with Dr Servet. From start to finish everything went very smoothly and as I was told it would. Transfers from and to the hospital were great. The hospital was impressive, clean and comfortable with state-of-the-art theatres. My translator Nadia was incredible. She works so hard, long unsociable hours yet always had a smile for me. Very helpful in every way and an absolute asset to the company and hospital. Suma, my private nurse was also amazing, with the loveliest bedside manner, nothing was too much trouble, kind, caring and an absolute credit to the team. Dr Servet was approachable, spoke very good English, made me feel comfortable and is such a talented surgeon. Visited every day afterwards. I found the language barrier difficult at times with some of the nurses. Would do it all again tho, that’s for sure. Definitely doable if travelling alone, which I did. Cannot fault my experience.

I weighed 146.8kg and was 1.73 meters tall. Price was a sensitive matter for me and so I looked at all options, local in the UK, in Spain, and of course, Istanbul Bariatric Centre. After initial contact and a detailed consultation with my surgeon, I opted for a gastric sleeve. I followed their suggested diet and was up and walking around the next day after the operation. It cost me a quarter of what the operation costs in the UK, The team were professional, kind, and supportive throughout the operation and recovery; the hospital was state-of-the-art, the experience was top-notch as private hospitals should be. My accommodation post op was a lovely 5-star hotel where my Surgeon attended me multiple times before my departure flight back to the UK. 20 months later and I have lost 85lbs or 6.14 stones. The whole experience has brought about a paradigm shift experientially in my quality of life, strength, fitness and love of life. I am eternally grateful to DR Murat Ustun and Zahid Hamid for helping me change my life 😀

Trend Health Group provided exceptional care throughout my gastric sleeve surgery. The team was professional, informative, and supportive, ensuring I felt confident and informed. The surgery was a success, and with their ongoing guidance, I’ve already seen significant improvements in my health. Highly recommended!