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The best weight loss surgery centers are presented in the list below. The ranking is composed according to Bookimed Medical Doctors’ expert opinion. The list is based on clinics’ qualification and status, surgeons’ experience, and patients’ reviews.
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective weight loss treatment options. The stomach reduction surgery cost depends on the country, hospital status, patients’ health condition, surgeon’s qualification, and the chosen surgical method. The price includes consultation with a specialist, surgery, and hospitalization.
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Costs of weight loss surgery procedures
| Procedures | Prices |
|---|---|
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $1700 - $23500 |
| Gastric balloon | $1200 - $16500 |
| Gastric bypass | $3450 - $23500 |
| Gastric band | $3000 - $19900 |
The total cost is estimated individually and can vary according to the severity of illness, complications (if they occur), hospital type, and doctor’s qualification. You’ll get the exact price for weight loss surgery procedures after medical tests and consultation with a doctor.
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Medical Promise Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Medical Promise Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.
Location: Merkez, Darülaceze Cd. 14/1, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey| Gastric balloon | $1673 - $2614 |
| Gastric bypass | $3660 - $4183 |
| Obesity operations | $5400 - $4200 |
| Bariatric Surgery Consultation | $4800 - $4200 |
| Consultation with creation of treatment plan | $104 |
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Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic — specialized private clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. MoH guarantees safety, privacy and patient’s rights respect.
The clinic provides bariatric surgical and non-surgical methods that help patients with fast weight loss.
Chief surgeon — Dr. Hasan Erdem is the leading bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 20 years of experience in surgery and provided more than 5000 weight loss procedures.
All-inclusive package with Hampton by Hilton accommodation is available for international patients.
Location: Meşrutiyet, Eser Palas, Nişantaşı, Vali Konağı Cd. No:125 D:3, 34365 ŞişliReviews
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| Gastric balloon | $2076 - $3119 |
| Gastric bypass | $4788 - $4997 |
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $3745 - $3954 |
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In 2004, the hospital decided to expand its services to the entire family, therefore changing its name to Hospital de la Familia
Location: Cto Brasil 82 Parque Industrial El Alamo Mexicali, Mexico
| Gastric balloon | $3000 - $4000 |
| Gastric band | $4500 - $5500 |
| Gastric bypass | $6900 |
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What is weight loss surgery?
Weight loss or bariatric surgery is an intervention aimed to reduce the volume of the stomach and accelerate the food movement along the gastrointestinal tract reducing the amount of food you eat. Surgical intervention is the only weight loss method that gives a long-term and guaranteed result.
Who benefits the bariatric operation ?
The operation is necessary for overweight people with the body mass index (BMI) over 40 kg/m². To calculate your BMI, you need to divide your weight in kilograms twice by your height in meters. For example, your weight is 150 kg and your height is 1.7 m — BMI = 150 / 1.72 = 51.9 kg/m².
Obesity surgery is also prescribed for people with concomitant diseases — hypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint damage. In this case, the operation is carried out with a BMI of 30-35 kg/m².
After calculating your body mass index, consult with a surgeon. Only a doctor can decide if you need this procedure, choose the most effective bariatric surgery method in your particular case, answer all your questions, and predict the results after the operation.
What are the types of weight loss operations?
During the surgery, 80% of the stomach is removed. Surgeons form a tube 2-2.5 cm in diameter. Thus, the volume of the stomach and the amount of food absorbed are reduced.
During this operation, surgeons form a stomach pocket with a volume of 15-30 ml. Food from the pocket gets to the small intestine directly. As a result, patients have a sense of fullness even when taking a small amount of food.
- duration of gastric sleeve is 1,5-2 hours
- a patient loses 60-70% of the excess weight
- hospitalization lasts for 2-3 days.
In this case, bariatric doctors put the upper part of the stomach in a silicone cuff or gastric band. It narrows the stomach cavity and regulates the speed of food movement through it.
- the operation lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour
- a patient loses 35-45% of the weight
- hospital stay usually is not required.
During the procedure, surgeons place an empty silicone balloon into the stomach. Then specialists fill a balloon with the physiological saline to the required volume. The operation helps to simulate a sense of fullness in the stomach.
- balloon attaching lasts for 30 minutes
- 30-47% is an excess weight loss after the procedure
- hospitalization is not required.
During this surgery, metabolic specialists decrease the stomach volume and form a smaller diameter gastric tube. A part of the stomach is not removed, and the gastric wall is sewn with a multi-row suture.
- duration of the surgery is 1-1,5 hours
- 60% of the weight loss after the procedure
- in-hospital stay is 2-3 days.
What are the contraindications?
Bariatric surgery is not performed for teenagers and people with alcohol or drug addiction. Other contraindications include:
- body mass index less than 30
- pregnancy
- Cushing's disease
- thyroid disorders
- peptic or esophageal ulcer
- inflammatory bowel disease
- coronary artery disease
- lung diseases
- active cancer treatment
- mental illness (psychosis, severe depression).
What is preoperative preparation for obesity surgery?
Before the operation, you should stick to some rules and follow the doctor’s recommendations. The most important among then are:
- Preoperative diet — a short-term (2-6 weeks) diet before the surgery will lower your body mass index and reduce the risk of complications. The preoperative diet usually consists of foods high in protein and low in carbohydrates, plenty of water.
- Quitting smoking — at least 6 weeks before undergoing general anesthesia, as smoking before the intervention increases the risk of postoperative complications (heart attack, stroke, thromboembolism, infection, pneumonia, and death).
- Physical activity — in the preoperative period improves well-being, general tone, lung, and heart capacity. In addition to your daily activities (work, shopping, and cleaning), try cycling, walking, or swimming for at least half an hour a day. The healthier you will be before the operation, the faster the recovery after the operations will be.
More about the presurgical program you can find here.
What is the process of weight loss treatment?
The operation plan mainly depends on the method of obesity surgery. Each of them differs in the technique of performing. Generally, the procedure takes about 3 hours.
The hospitalization is required. Usually, the patient stays in the hospital for 2-3 days:
- 1st day — the surgery
- 2nd day — stay in the intensive care unit
- 3rd day — stay in the inpatient department
- 4th day — discharge from the hospital.
What are the risks during the surgery ?
Bariatric operation is a serious surgical intervention, so has some risks:
- bleeding
- wound infections
- intestinal or bowel obstruction
- internal hernias
- vomiting
- ulcers
- low blood sugar.
However, the operation is minimally invasive and the success rate of weight loss operation is 98%.
How long is the recovery period after the bariatric operation?
- In the first 2 days after the operation, the patient can consume only liquids.
- On the third day after the procedure, the person takes food in small portions 5-6 times a day. Gradually, the patient develops new nutritional habits.
- Getting out of bed is allowed on the second day after the weight loss surgery . Gradually, the physical activity increases and step-by-step the patient comes back to the common lifestyle.
- In two weeks a person can return to work if the activity is not associated with heavy physical exertion.
- Intense physical exertions are forbidden for two months.
- Then physical activity is required: walking at least three kilometers a day, swimming, cycling, or aerobics will help to overcome the difficulties during the recovery period and return to a full-fledged lifestyle faster.
Read more about the rehabilitation after the obesity procedure here.
How soon after weight loss surgery can you get pregnant?
If you are planning a pregnancy, postpone it for at least 18 months after the procedure. This is the time when your weight is reduced so pregnancy will be a big burden for the body.
After this period, pregnancy is usually safer than before the surgery — for both the mother and the baby. You should inform your gynecologist what type of intervention you had and if there were any complications after the procedure (blood clots, blood transfusion, etc.).
What results can you expect after obesity surgery ?
During a year after the operation, a person loses up to 60-70% of excess weight. In rare cases, it takes about 1.5 years. It is important that losing weight is irreversible if the patient follows all doctor’s recommendations — the weight will go away and won’t come back. This is a major advantage of the surgical treatment of the overweight.
Besides, after the weight loss surgery , the patients also notice regress or get rid of other diseases associated with obesity — type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac pathology, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), arthritis, infertility.
Do you need to take vitamin or mineral supplements?
Yes, usually you need to take vitamins and minerals. Supplements provide the patient with essential nutrients needed to maintain good health. A diet that must be kept after the surgery may not always provide the full range of nutrients.
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- The Bariatrics Department of Sachsenhausen Surgery Clinic is a leading facility for bariatric surgery in Germany and one of the top weight loss surgery centers in Europe. Gastroenterologists of the clinic are among the best ones in Germany according to the Focus magazine ranking.
- Over 500 bariatric surgeries are carried out here annually. Specialists carry out minimally invasive methods in the most of cases. 90% of bariatric operations are conducted with low traumatic techniques.
- A patient should arrive at the Sachsenhausen Bariatric Treatment Center 2 days before the operation. Before weight reduction procedure, a patient has to undergo complete diagnostics. The examination program includes consultation with a gastroenterologist, electrocardiography, pulmonary function test, BMI (body mass index) identification.
| Gastric balloon | $3651 |
| Gastric bypass | $13250 - $17423 |
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $16693 |
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SALUSS Medical Group is an award-winning health tourism organization based in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey, which has served a large number of international patients from all over the world with over 20 different treatment solutions in more than 10 specialties. SALUSS is a well-known solution centre for hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, dental treatments, obesity surgeries, eye surgeries, orthopaedic, neuro, heart and cancer treatments and many other types of treatment. Over 600 patients choose SALUSS every year. The group has accepted patients from 5 different continents and 52 countries so far.
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Dr. HE Clinic is a multispecialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey.
The primary specialties are general surgery, dentistry, plastic surgery, gynecology, bariatric surgery, otolaryngology.
JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certificates confirm high quality and safety level of service at the clinic.
Location: Kurtköy, Ankara Cd. No: 390/3, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul
Küçükçekmece Hospital is a private multy-specialty medical center based in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. Kucukcekmece Hospital serves both adults and children. 35,000 patients choose the clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
Location: Gümüşpala Mh. İskeçe Cd. No:64Reviews
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| Gastric balloon | $1500 - $2000 |
| Gastric band | $3651 - $4695 |
| Gastric bypass | $3651 - $4695 |
| Bariatric Surgery Consultation | $50 - $51 |
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul| Gastric balloon | $1620 - $2700 |
| Gastric bypass | $4500 - $5500 |
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $3800 - $4500 |
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
Location: Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey| Gastric balloon | $3500 |
| Gastric bypass | $6500 |
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $6000 |
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Hermes Clinics is a healthcare network that provides medical services in Izmir, Turkey. Hermes Clinics offer treatments and packages that include the therapy plan, VIP transfer from-to the airport, a guide that speaks your language, accommodation at prestigious 5 stars hotels in Izmir and lifetime online consultation option.
Location: Kazımdirik, Ankara Cd. Yanyolu 58 A, 35100 Bornova/İzmir, Turkey
| Gastric balloon | $2500 - $3500 |
| Gastric bypass | $5500 - $4500 |
| Sleeve gastrectomy | $4500 - $5000 |
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Centro Médico Teknon
Specialist in general surgeryExpert in digestive tract surgeryExpert in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic surgery)Associate Clinical Lecturer, University of Navarre School of Medicine (1996-2003)Lecturer in doctoral courses on laparoscopic surgery, University of Navarre School of Medicine (20 ...
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Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a Head Of Laparoscopic Surgery Center. His specialty: General and Digestive SurgeryWith more than 30 years of experience in general and digestive surgery, Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive). This technique provides minimixation of pain ...
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Barcelona, Spain
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17 years of experience
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Ufuk Yildirim
Mar 26, 2020
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
Experience was amazing with Dr.Hasan Erdem and he’s team ,they were very welcoming from day one..I’ve researched all doctors in Istanbul and found this was the one for me ...thanks again for everything.I had my operation in October last year and I have now lost 32kg feeling amazing well recommended 👍🏻🤗😘
Osman Aktas
Mar 25, 2020
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
Bundan iki ay önce mide balonu işlemi oldum iki ayda 22,5 kg verdim Dr.Hasan Erdem ve Serra Uçtum hanım başta olmak üzere herkeze binlerce kez teşekkür ederim ve herkese kesinlikle tavsiye ederim
Miranda Mathews
Jan 28, 2020
Hospital de la Familia
Carlo was amazing! He made sure I knew exactly what to expect every step of the way. There was always someone at the hospital who spoke English, and everyone there made my stay comfortable. Carlo even checked up on me once I was home through my recover several times. I will admit I was scared at first about leaving the US to have the surgery but I’m so glad I did it!
Lisa Townsend
Nov 23, 2019
Hospital de la Familia
I had a full hysterectomy last month at Hospital de la Familia. I feel like a new person! The hospital was very nice with private rooms, even my husband was able to stay with me! All of the nurses were super sweet and helpful. Maritza was a joy to work with and made the whole process very easy. Muchas Gracias Dr Llamas and staff! So grateful to have found you 🙏😊
Cassie Atkins
Feb 10, 2020
SALUSS Medical Group
I would highly recommend Saluss to anyone I was looked after very well from start to finish 👍
Tugay Sincar
Jan 6, 2020
SALUSS Medical Group
temiz güvenilir ve sağlam kadrosuyla saç ekiminin tek adresi saluss!
Jim Heston
Jun 25, 2021
Dr. HE Clinic
I had seen many ads for this place around town. I happened to be in the neighborhood and by chance stumbled upon it. Curious I popped in for a look and was able to have a chat with the manager who is from California. Nice guy. He explained it was a mens wellness clinic set up for mens needs with out the worries of specialist who are more suited to womens. At 58 I told him I made it this far with out any plastic surgery and don't know if I will really go down that path. He told me that isn't their only specialty. Diet, mens health and solutions for any stage in ones life with emphasis that it was a men's clinic with focus towards men. Not sure if I will ever use it but nice to know its there. Rating based on convenience to Thonglor BTS, friendliness, cleanliness of the place and the fact that I virtually got a free consultation.
Mahidol Kaewburesai
Jun 25, 2021
Dr. HE Clinic
My girlfriend asked me to do the enlargement treatment and I chose HE Clinic because they seemed to be the best. My experience was as follows: Arrive at the clinic staff are very polite and friendly. Didn't wait long then saw the doctor. Youngish Thai who speaks English ok an seems polite and competent. He has apparently done the treatment many times. After the exam he recommends 12 ccs but I decided to take 10 to be safe. A cream was applied and I waited 20 mins. Then the doctor injected the filler under the skin. I couldn't feel anything which was my biggest fear. It didn't take long to complete the treatment and I was good to go. I got some slight swelling after the treatment but in a couple of days, it was fine. I had to wait a week before I could have it. I did find my life got a boost after the treatment. I had to go back for a follow up as some of the filler was uneven. To be fair the doctor corrected it for free. Its has been a few months now and I would say I am. glad I did the procedure. I wish the filler was more permanent as I do already feel the need to top up a few more CCS. Overall I would say if it's bothering you this treatment is worth considering.
FAQ about Weight Loss Surgery
What is weight loss surgery?
Weight loss or bariatric surgery is an intervention aimed to reduce the volume of the stomach and accelerate the food movement along the gastrointestinal tract reducing the amount of food you eat. Surgical intervention is the only weight loss method that gives a long-term and guaranteed result.
Who benefits the bariatric operation?
The operation is necessary for overweight people with the body mass index (BMI) over 40 kg/m². To calculate your BMI, you need to divide your weight in kilograms twice by your height in meters. For example, your weight is 150 kg and your height is 1.7 m — BMI = 150 / 1.72 = 51.9 kg/m².
Obesity surgery is also prescribed for people with concomitant diseases — hypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint damage. In this case, the operation is carried out with a BMI of 30-35 kg/m².
After calculating your body mass index, consult with a surgeon. Only a doctor can decide if you need this procedure, choose the most effective bariatric surgery method in your particular case, answer all your questions, and predict the results after the operation.
What are the types of weight loss operations?
During the surgery, 80% of the stomach is removed. Surgeons form a tube 2-2.5 cm in diameter. Thus, the volume of the stomach and the amount of food absorbed are reduced.
During this operation, surgeons form a stomach pocket with a volume of 15-30 ml. Food from the pocket gets to the small intestine directly. As a result, patients have a sense of fullness even when taking a small amount of food.
- duration of gastric sleeve is 1,5-2 hours
- a patient loses 60-70% of the excess weight
- hospitalization lasts for 2-3 days.
In this case, bariatric doctors put the upper part of the stomach in a silicone cuff or gastric band. It narrows the stomach cavity and regulates the speed of food movement through it.
- the operation lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour
- a patient loses 35-45% of the weight
- hospital stay usually is not required.
During the procedure, surgeons place an empty silicone balloon into the stomach. Then specialists fill a balloon with the physiological saline to the required volume. The operation helps to simulate a sense of fullness in the stomach.
- balloon attaching lasts for 30 minutes
- 30-47%is an excess weight loss after the procedure
- hospitalization is not required.
During this surgery, metabolic specialists decrease the stomach volume and form a smaller diameter gastric tube. A part of the stomach is not removed, and the gastric wall is sewn with a multi-row suture.
- duration of the surgery is 1-1,5 hours
- 60% of the weight loss after the procedure
- in-hospital stay is 2-3 days.
What are the contraindications?
Bariatric surgery is not performed for teenagers and people with alcohol or drug addiction. Other contraindications include:
- body mass index less than 30
- pregnancy
- Cushing's disease
- thyroid disorders
- peptic or esophageal ulcer
- inflammatory bowel disease
- coronary artery disease
- lung diseases
- active cancer treatment
- mental illness (psychosis, severe depression).
What is preoperative preparation for obesity surgery?
Before the operation, you should stick to some rules and follow the doctor’s recommendations. The most important among then are:
- Preoperative diet — a short-term (2-6 weeks) diet before the surgery will lower your body mass index and reduce the risk of complications. The preoperative diet usually consists of foods high in protein and low in carbohydrates, plenty of water.
- Quitting smoking — at least 6 weeks before undergoing general anesthesia, as smoking before the intervention increases the risk of postoperative complications (heart attack, stroke, thromboembolism, infection, pneumonia, and death).
- Physical activity — in the preoperative period improves well-being, general tone, lung, and heart capacity. In addition to your daily activities (work, shopping, and cleaning), try cycling, walking, or swimming for at least half an hour a day. The healthier you will be before the operation, the faster the recovery after the operations will be.
More about the presurgical program you can find here.
What is the process of weight loss treatment?
The operation plan mainly depends on the method of obesity surgery. Each of them differs in the technique of performing. Generally, the procedure takes about 3 hours.
The hospitalization is required. Usually, the patient stays in the hospital for 2-3 days:
- 1st day — the surgery
- 2nd day — stay in the intensive care unit
- 3rd day — stay in the inpatient department
- 4th day — discharge from the hospital.
What are the risks during the surgery?
Bariatric operation is a serious surgical intervention, so has some risks:
- bleeding
- wound infections
- intestinal or bowel obstruction
- internal hernias
- vomiting
- ulcers
- low blood sugar.
However, the operation is minimally invasive and the success rate of weight loss operation is 98%.
How long is the recovery period after the bariatric operation?
- In the first 2 days after the operation, the patient can consume only liquids.
- On the third day after the procedure, the person takes food in small portions 5-6 times a day. Gradually, the patient develops new nutritional habits.
- Getting out of bed is allowed on the second day after the weight loss surgery. Gradually, the physical activity increases and step-by-step the patient comes back to the common lifestyle.
- In two weeks a person can return to work if the activity is not associated with heavy physical exertion.
- Intense physical exertions are forbidden for two months.
- Then physical activity is required: walking at least three kilometers a day, swimming, cycling, or aerobics will help to overcome the difficulties during the recovery period and return to a full-fledged lifestyle faster.
Read more about the rehabilitation after the obesity procedure here.
How soon after weight loss surgery can you get pregnant?
If you are planning a pregnancy, postpone it for at least 18 months after the procedure. This is the time when your weight is reduced so pregnancy will be a big burden for the body.
After this period, pregnancy is usually safer than before the surgery — for both the mother and the baby. You should inform your gynecologist what type of intervention you had and if there were any complications after the procedure (blood clots, blood transfusion, etc.).
What results can you expect after obesity surgery?
During a year after the operation, a person loses up to 60-70% of excess weight. In rare cases, it takes about 1.5 years. It is important that losing weight is irreversible if the patient follows all doctor’s recommendations — the weight will go away and won’t come back. This is a major advantage of the surgical treatment of the overweight.
Besides, after the weight loss surgery, the patients also notice regress or get rid of other diseases associated with obesity — type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac pathology, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), arthritis, infertility.
Do you need to take vitamin or mineral supplements?
Yes, usually you need to take vitamins and minerals. Supplements provide the patient with essential nutrients needed to maintain good health. A diet that must be kept after the surgery may not always provide the full range of nutrients.
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Decided on surgery through using BOOKIMED. They helped me chose the right clinic & made initial contact for me. I chose Dr HE as due to extra research he is the most popular surgeon for bariatric surgery there is. I have lots of great things to say about the Emsey hospital ( upgraded at last minute when in Istanbul. But all was not possible without Bookimeds initial help. THANK YOU with all my heart.