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My surgeon immediately addressed this by being very honest about who is not a suitable candidate, which built a lot of trust. He showed me the endoscopy images and clearly discussed the plan and all the diet stages before the procedure. I'm in my early recovery, but I am feeling better than expected. The post-op support has been solid; the clinic stays in touch, is easy to reach, and provided a clear aftercare guide. The only additional cost was for medicine, as the protein drinks and vitamins at the clinic were far too expensive. 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All his assistants, diaticians and staff organising my trip all we’re fantastic"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"He showed me the endoscopy images and clearly discussed the plan and all the diet stages before the procedure."}}},{"id":18767,"user":{"id":689519,"name":"Аnna Dolidze ","country_code":"DE","country_name":{"en":"Germany"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of the clinic for their professionalism, care and attention! From the moment of the first consultation to the discharge, I felt I was in safe hands. The doctors explained in detail all the stages of the operation, answered all my questions and supported me morally.\n\nThe operation was successful and the recovery was much easier than I expected thanks to the competent recommendations of the specialists. The medical staff was always there to help and monitor my condition. I would especially like to note the individual approach and friendly attitude - in such an atmosphere you feel like a dear guest rather than a patient.\n\nNow I feel much better and I am already starting to see the first positive results. Thank you for my new life! I recommend the clinic to everyone who wants to solve the problem of excess weight safely and effectively.\n\nI would like to thank the coordinator Olga and Dr Alaattin Ozturk for their incredible professionalism and support!\n\nOlga was in touch with me from the very beginning and helped me with the organisation of all stages - from consultations to rehabilitation. Thanks to her attentiveness and care I felt calm and confident. All questions were solved promptly, and her friendliness and helpfulness made the preparation process comfortable.\n\nDr Alaattin Ozturk is a true master of his craft! His confidence, professional approach and attentive attitude inspired full confidence. The operation went perfectly and the post-operative period was carefully monitored. He was always ready to give advice and support on the way to a new life.\n\nThank you so much for your care, warmth and professionalism! Thanks to you, this important step became easier and more confident for me!"},"order":{"operation":{"id":218,"name":{"en":"Stomach resection"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":2223,"name":"Alaattin Ozturk","alias":"alaattin-ozturk"},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-02-15T18:48:11.350+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/67b0e35016fc0_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/67b0e35016fc0_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/67b0e3508a288_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/67b0e3508a288_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/67b0e350c2b17_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/67b0e350c2b17_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff of the clinic for their professionalism, care and attention! From the moment of the first consultation to the discharge, I felt I was in safe hands. The doctors explained in detail all the stages of the operation, answered all my questions and supported me morally.\n\nThe operation was successful and the recovery was much easier than I expected thanks to the competent recommendations of the specialists. The medical staff was always there to help and monitor my condition. I would especially like to note the individual approach and friendly attitude - in such an atmosphere you feel like a dear guest rather than a patient.\n\nNow I feel much better and I am already starting to see the first positive results. Thank you for my new life! 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Thanks to you, this important step became easier and more confident for me!"},"what_like_text":{"en":"What impressed me most about the clinic was the staff! From the very first day I felt incredibly caring, attentive and supportive. The doctors, nurses, coordinators - everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful and professional.\n\nNot only did they provide high quality care, but they created an atmosphere of comfort and confidence. They were always there to help, answer any questions and support in times of anxiety. Such a human approach makes the recovery process much easier and more pleasant.\n\nThank you to every member of staff for your warmth, care and genuine involvement! You do an incredible job helping people change their lives for the better."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Everything is organised to the highest standard)"}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"I would like to express my gratitude to the Bookimed team for their help in choosing a clinic and organising my bariatric surgery! From the very first contact I received professional support, detailed counselling and full support.\n\nThe coordinators were always in touch, helped with any questions and selected a clinic for me that fully met my expectations. Thanks to their promptness and attentiveness, the whole process was as comfortable and stress-free as possible.\n\nThe surgery was successful and I am very happy with my choice! Thank you Bookimed for your care, professionalism and personalised approach. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for quality medical support and reliable clinics!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Thank you so much for your care, warmth and professionalism! Thanks to you, this important step became easier and more confident for me!"}}},{"id":9736,"user":{"id":400657,"name":"Natalia Vilenskaia","country_code":"KG","country_name":{"en":"Kyrgyzstan"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2}],"text":{"en":"Excellent clinic. Very caring and skilled doctors. Despite the fact that I went to the gastrectomy operation alone, without an accompanying person, I did not feel for a single minute without attention and care. Thanks to my wonderful translator Elmira - she has become a real support. Special thanks to my coordinator Bakhtygul - she organized everything as comfortably and professionally as possible. The recovery room is excellent. Bright, with a beautiful view. My deep gratitude to all the staff of the surgical department (floor 1) for their kindness, attention, support, care. The doctor from the first minute caused complete confidence. I think he is a true professional and a wonderful surgeon. I definitely recommend the clinic for a competent, comprehensive examination, and for the treatment of serious problems."},"order":{},"clinic_info":{"id":87,"name":"Anadolu Medical Center","alias":"anadolu-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2022-10-10T06:03:09.000+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/6343b777497cc_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6343b777497cc_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/6343b77a6e6ca_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6343b77a6e6ca_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/6343b77e0e726_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6343b77e0e726_s.jpeg"}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Definitely satisfied! Thanks to the whole team."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The doctor from the first minute caused complete confidence.About the Doctor: The doctor from the first minute caused complete confidence.  About the Clinic: Excellent clinic. Special thanks to my coordinator Bakhtygul - she organized everything as comfortably and professionally as possible. The recovery room is excellent. Bright, with a beautiful view. About the Results: I think he is a true prof"}}},{"id":15399,"user":{"id":612077,"name":"Svitlana  ","country_code":"PL","country_name":{"en":"Poland"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"Everything was perfect. My personal driver met me at the airport and took me to the clinic in a luxury car. At the clinic I was met by the coordinator - interpreter Ismail. He helped me to get registered at the clinic and set preliminary analyses. The next day there was another coordinator - interpreter. She helped me through the remaining procedures before surgery. Many people come with an accompanying family member (mum, sister, husband) I came alone. So my coordinator sat with me in the room after surgery all day until I fully recovered, talking to me.\nAll the days after the operation, the coordinators came several times a day to ask about my condition and my needs.  All the doctors are very nice and attentive. All the staff, nurses, orderlies and other clinic staff are all very caring and nice. The ward is large and spacious. It has a toilet and a shower. There is a cupboard for personal belongings and a TV set.  Meals are provided several times a day. The menu differs depending on the operation and some people can make their own diet.\nI am glad I chose this clinic, I recommend it to everyone.\nMANY THANKS TO DR ALIATIN AND MY COORDINATORS MRS BURCIN, MRS IZMAIL AND MRS OLENA."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":2223,"name":"Alaattin Ozturk","alias":"alaattin-ozturk"},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-05-18T13:24:01.957+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/6648b085dddff_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6648b085dddff_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"Everything was perfect. My personal driver met me at the airport and took me to the clinic in a luxury car. At the clinic I was met by the coordinator - interpreter Ismail. He helped me to get registered at the clinic and set preliminary analyses. The next day there was another coordinator - interpreter. She helped me through the remaining procedures before surgery. Many people come with an accompanying family member (mum, sister, husband) I came alone. So my coordinator sat with me in the room after surgery all day until I fully recovered, talking to me.\nAll the days after the operation, the coordinators came several times a day to ask about my condition and my needs.  All the doctors are very nice and attentive. All the staff, nurses, orderlies and other clinic staff are all very caring and nice. The ward is large and spacious. It has a toilet and a shower. There is a cupboard for personal belongings and a TV set.  Meals are provided several times a day. The menu differs depending on the operation and some people can make their own diet.\nI am glad I chose this clinic, I recommend it to everyone.\nMANY THANKS TO DR ALIATIN AND MY COORDINATORS MRS BURCIN, MRS IZMAIL AND MRS OLENA."},"what_like_text":{"en":"Everything was so good, I can't even choose one thing to praise. Beautiful ward, the best staff."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"..."}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Good online filing system. Large assortment of clinics. Pleasant supervisors. Everything is clear and accessible"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I am glad I chose this clinic, I recommend it to everyone."}}},{"id":14051,"user":{"id":564811,"name":"Denisa Amalia","country_code":"ES","country_name":{"en":"Spain"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"From the beginning the process was adapted to my needs: flight dates and availability.\nIn only 2 weeks everything was already organised and programmed. The fact that they gave me the planning by days helped a lot, apart from the personalised assistance I received from the coordinator and the dietician. They were able to answer my questions and doubts very quickly and accurately.\nThey did everything in such a way that it didn't seem complicated at all.\nOne day I had all the necessary tests, the next day I was operated on, another 3 days in hospital and that was it.\nThe day of the surgery was a bit tough but the other 3 days were very bearable, with enough painkillers and plenty of saline solution.\nThe day before the surgery, in the personal interview with the doctor, they gave me as much information as possible and cleared up any doubts, so I already knew beforehand what the process would be.\nThe hospital staff helped a lot to make my experience a pleasant and positive one.\nI don't know if it could have been improved in any way, so I rate this experience a 10 out of 10."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1673,"name":"Dr.Kaplan Baha Temizgonul","alias":"lotus-bariatrics","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-01-30T10:59:11.740+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/65bbb9de4a0a8_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/65bbb9de4a0a8_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"All information received prior to the procedure."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I would have liked to be able to communicate better in English with the clinic staff."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I don't know if it could have been improved in any way, so I rate this experience a 10 out of 10."}}},{"id":19221,"user":{"id":781947,"name":"Oriol Rubio","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":1},{"name":"nps","value":8},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I had a stomach reduction with Dr. Batman. I can only recommend this Dr. and the Hisar Hostel. I was very pleasantly surprised. I must admit that I had moments of doubt, of fear that they did not comply with the sanitary measures or that there might be a problem. But the whole process from start to finish was excellent. The hospital has nothing to envy to the best private hospitals in Spain, the experience and professionalism of the Doctor has been unbeatable, I had been given good references from Spain (other great bariatric doctors). And the most important thing is that they are very involved in helping you to make sure that everything goes well, even after the operation, once the year of follow-up starts. The only problem I have, which I think they need to improve, and which I saw in other opinions before deciding to go for it, is that you ask for a translator in Spanish and he never appears. In my case I speak English, but I was accompanied by my mother who doesn't speak any English and I would have appreciated having a Spanish translator at times when I was dazed by the medication. If it were necessary they should offer it, even at an extra cost. I would have paid for it"},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":4319,"name":"Burcin Batman","alias":"burchin-batman"},"clinic_info":{"id":426,"name":"Hisar Hospital Intercontinental","alias":"hisar-intercontinental-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-03-21T18:10:53.887+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"I had a stomach reduction with Dr. Batman. I can only recommend this Dr. and the Hisar Hostel. I was very pleasantly surprised. I must admit that I had moments of doubt, of fear that they did not comply with the sanitary measures or that there might be a problem. But the whole process from start to finish was excellent. The hospital has nothing to envy to the best private hospitals in Spain, the experience and professionalism of the Doctor has been unbeatable, I had been given good references from Spain (other great bariatric doctors). And the most important thing is that they are very involved in helping you to make sure that everything goes well, even after the operation, once the year of follow-up starts. The only problem I have, which I think they need to improve, and which I saw in other opinions before deciding to go for it, is that you ask for a translator in Spanish and he never appears. In my case I speak English, but I was accompanied by my mother who doesn't speak any English and I would have appreciated having the translator in Spanish at times when I was dazed by the medication. If it were necessary they should offer it, even at an extra cost. I would have paid for it"},"what_like_text":{"en":"Professionalism and empathy of the doctor. The facilities and professionalism of the hospital and its staff. The hotel and the room we were offered. The follow-up at all times of the process."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I did not have a Spanish translator"}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"The experience with the hospital and Hisar was excellent, but I think Bookimed has a lot of room for improvement. First of all, they need more staff to follow up with patients. At the beginning I was being attended by a chatbot and when I saw other opinions complaining about the same thing, I demanded to change to another coordinator who spoke my language. From that moment on I was attended by a person, and although I have no complaints, I have lacked a little more follow up. So I give an 8 because the hospital has a 10 and bookimed a 6. But without bookimed I would never have found this hospital, so I am very grateful, I hope you take this constructive criticism to improve in the future."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The experience and professionalism of the Doctor has been unbeatable."}}},{"id":13867,"user":{"id":550161,"name":"Ayoob  Zainal"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I had a great experience with dr. Kaplan, he works with care and treats his patience with an utmost care, answering all questions and providing clarity when needed. The coordinator Madina was absolutely lovely, helping us out throughout the entire process making sure that we have everything we need, making this whole process stress free. The nutrition specialist Ece was very helpful not just with providing the plan, adjusting my diet and answering all my questions medically (nutritionally speaking) but she went out of her way to provide comfort to my mother that was accompanying me on this medical journey, which was immeasurably sweet and thoughtful. AMAZING overall experience, I would recommend 10/10."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1673,"name":"Dr.Kaplan Baha Temizgonul","alias":"lotus-bariatrics","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-01-10T07:48:15.583+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"The staff"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Nothing"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"AMAZING overall experience, I would recommend 10/10."}}},{"id":12003,"user":{"id":490082,"name":"Anisah Shahbaz","country_code":"GB","country_name":{"en":"United Kingdom"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"manager","value":0}],"text":{"en":"At first I was really nervous and I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into - I just knew I had to do something about the weight I had gained and let me tell you, my experience exceeded my expectations!!\nThe team are AMAZING at what they do.\nThe nurse, Madina, is absolutely phenomenal and has such a beautiful soul who genuinely cares about you physically, mentally and emotionally.\nThe nutritionist, Nur, is such a realist and incredible at what she does, she is so informative and explains everything you need to know thoroughly.\nAnd finally the surgeon, Dr Kaplan Baha Temizgonul, is undoubtedly such a genuine man who guides and supports you throughout the process as well as answers any questions you may have regarding the surgery and aftercare. He is 100% amazing at what he does and ensures you feel comfortable the entire time.\nThe communication is great, even when you fly back as you can always express any concerns you may have and they’ll deal with it accordingly.\nThe pain after surgery only lasted a few hours and got better and better with the care of the wonderful hospital staff. I don’t think I would’ve felt as cared for if it weren’t for the staff.\nIf you are interested, you NEED to go to Dr Baha as he is the best in the industry. I’m 100% convinced you won’t get a better service elsewhere.\nThank you again to the most amazing team for such an incredible experience"},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1673,"name":"Dr.Kaplan Baha Temizgonul","alias":"lotus-bariatrics","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2023-06-22T07:46:00.817+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Thank you again to the most amazing team for such an incredible experience"}}},{"id":16886,"user":{"id":633096,"name":"Aleksandra Culkova ","country_code":"NL","country_name":{"en":"Netherlands"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":1},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I am extremely pleased that I chose this clinic for such an important step in my life! There is a very friendly and helpful staff, they are always there 24 by 7 and will help you with everything you need (moving around the hospital, support, bring water if you are unable to go for it yourself, make your condition as easy as possible after the operating room, help you take a shower if you need help, comb and braid you hair, they will definitely hold you senile, help you call a taxi to the airport or hotel, tell you what you can visit in Istanbul if you plan to stay there) a wonderful doctor and his assistant came every day and checked my condition, answered all the questions I asked, explained how to cope with problems if they arise. It's been 5 weeks since the operation, I have minus 12 kg and constant support from the clinic. They are super recommended to everyone!!!"},"order":{"operation":{"id":380,"name":{"en":"Gastric balloon"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1673,"name":"Dr.Kaplan Baha Temizgonul","alias":"lotus-bariatrics","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-09-26T06:22:08.961+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"I am extremely pleased that I chose this clinic for such an important step in my life! There is a very friendly and helpful staff, they are always there 24 by 7 and will help you with everything you need (moving around the hospital, support, bring water if you are unable to go for it yourself, make your condition as easy as possible after the operating room, help you take a shower if you need help, comb and braid you hair, they will definitely hold you senile, help you call a taxi to the airport or hotel, tell you what you can visit in Istanbul if you plan to stay there) a wonderful doctor and his assistant came every day and checked my condition, answered all the questions I asked, explained how to cope with problems if they arise. It's been 5 weeks since the operation, I have minus 12 kg and constant support from the clinic. They are super recommended to everyone!!!"},"what_like_text":{"en":"Medical staff,doctor, positive and understanding attitude towards me"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"There is no current"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"They are super recommended to everyone!!!"}}},{"id":14755,"user":{"id":573912,"name":"jade Carter ","country_code":"GB","country_name":{"en":"United Kingdom"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I had an amazing experience with this hospital. The hospital itself was pristinely clean and the room I was given was luxurious and private. From all my pre op testing to after my surgery, everything flowed and was done so smoothly. The attention and care I got from the nurses post op put me at ease and made me feel so safe. They very much prioritise the patients health as all hospitals should but with the horror stories you hear in the media about health tourism is hard to find a hospital to trust, but lokman hekim is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone and I think I picked the right place to have my gastric sleeve."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-03-29T10:46:48.833+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Nurses care and my translator"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Prescriptions you have to pay for separately"}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Fast responses and very efficient"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"They very much prioritise the patients health as all hospitals should but with the horror stories you hear in the media about health tourism is hard to find a hospital to trust, but lokman hekim is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone and I think I picked the right place to have my gastric sleeve."}}},{"id":25654,"user":{"id":1010504,"name":"mitchell ","country_code":"IE"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"recommend","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"My biggest worry was the recovery itself, specifically how tired and weak I would feel. I have to say, my energy level has been better than expected for this early stage. It’s a relief. The surgeon, staff, and clinic all get a 5/5 from me. The biggest eating challenge right now is having no appetite at all, which is an adjustment when you know you need to get your liquids in. I can manage about a quarter cup per sitting, which makes sense given they removed 80-85% of my stomach. Overall, this was the right decision and I would certainly recommend this clinic."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":7176,"name":"Memorial Göztepe Hospital","alias":"memorial-goeztepe-hospital","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-06-07T11:15:49.861+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Every Question Answered,\nAlways Kept Intouch,\nSo Helpful and Kind,\nI couldnt be more comfortable with how Bookimed handle everything. They did an amazing job and any doubt or worry I had they made sure to not worry. The hospital I went to was amazing and they did everything thoroughly. The doctor assigned to me was amazing and so good. After the procedure I was allowed to go back to my hotel 2 days after. My translator Betul on the 2nd day to the day I left was amazing and so pleasant to speak to."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"The English Translator on the first day was nice but very invasive and asked personal questions which he was asked not to ask and you could tell that he didnt have much experience."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The surgeon, staff, and clinic all get a 5/5 from me."}}},{"id":25502,"user":{"id":1032246,"name":"Volodymyr Melnychuk","country_code":"IT","country_name":{"en":"Italy"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":10}],"text":{"en":"If you are seriously considering bariatric surgery, this clinic is definitely worth considering. The entire process, from the initial consultation to the surgery itself, was very well organized. The surgeon and the entire team gave the impression of being competent professionals, which was crucial for me. I felt at ease. My recovery is proceeding as planned, although it's, of course, a significant life change when your meal consists of only 2-3 tablespoons. All my ratings are 5 out of 5, and I am completely satisfied with my choice."},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":426,"name":"Hisar Hospital Intercontinental","alias":"hisar-intercontinental-hospital","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:45:52.446+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Everything was well-organized. I quickly underwent a complete examination. The operation took place the same day.  \nThe staff was polite and attentive, with translators accompanying everywhere. The operation went unnoticed. I fell asleep on the table—in an instant, I was already in the ward. Smooth recovery from anesthesia.  \nAfter the operation, attentive care was provided, with a nurse checking my blood pressure, temperature, drip, and asking about my feelings almost every hour.  \nThey bring food and teach how to eat it properly."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Two nights in the hospital is too little, in my opinion, and then it's impossible to arrange suitable meals at the hotel. It's hard to find chicken broth without salt and spices."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"All my ratings are 5 out of 5, and I am completely satisfied with my choice."}}},{"id":19830,"user":{"id":661056,"name":"Jelena  Gavrilova","country_code":"GB","country_name":{"en":"United Kingdom"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":1},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"Wonderful clinic.excellent specialists, attentive to details.while I was undergoing pre-operative examination, doctors found two problems in my health which I did not even suspect.doctor is very friendly and professional.under his guidance, everything went quickly and without complications.medical staff is very responsive and insanely affectionate.special thanks to my assistant Olga, who helped with translation and solved all organisational issues.in addition, she is just a wonderful person and a professional!!! I recommend!!!!"},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-05-06T05:09:04.263+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"Wonderful clinic.excellent specialists, attentive to details.while I was undergoing pre-operative examination, doctors found two problems in my health which I did not even suspect.doctor is very friendly and professional.under his guidance, everything went quickly and without complications.medical staff is very responsive and insanely affectionate.special thanks to my assistant Olga, who helped with translation and solved all organisational issues.in addition, she is just a wonderful person and a professional!!! I recommend!!!!"},"what_like_text":{"en":"The professionalism of the doctors.very attentive to detail."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I loved everything about it!"}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Very responsive, polite guys.I am very grateful to them.because only with their help I found a wonderful clinic.what can I say, these guys helped to change my life! thank you all who were with me at this critical moment for me!"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I recommend!!!!"}}},{"id":27823,"user":{"id":1077026,"name":"Rut Bragadottir","country_code":"NO","country_name":{"en":"Norway"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"recommend","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"I liked the clinic and the ladies who have everything under control, even after I came home—my biggest worry was aftercare, but they stay in touch. The doctor was nice, though we only spoke for about ten minutes. I do wish the diet instructions were on paper; a lovely lady explained everything and I can still call her, but I would prefer it written. My procedure used the OverStitch system to place a double suture line. I’m feeling better than expected, though there was an extra cost for a scan."},"order":{"operation":{"id":1070,"name":{"en":"Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":460,"name":"KCM Clinic","alias":"kcm-clinic","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-10-17T10:21:57.666+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Like the clinic and the ladies how have everything Anderi control even after I con home Nice doktor"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Better information about what to eat and how long in paper if if a lovlig lady comes and tells me this \nAnd i text her and see call my❤️"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I liked the clinic and the ladies who have everything under control, even after I came home—my biggest worry was aftercare, but they stay in touch."}}},{"id":14942,"user":{"id":592621,"name":"Аnastasiya ","country_code":"UA","country_name":{"en":"Ukraine"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10}],"text":{"en":"My decision to go to this clinic was spontaneous, I had not read reviews anywhere else but this resource, and I was very lucky. I was lucky to find in a foreign country, in a city I had never been to, professionals from hospitality to medical staff. Attentive accompanying interpreter, quick diagnosis and examination - and my tiny doubts were as if there were no doubts. The operation was successful, following the diet schedule I am successfully on the mend. Thank you very much, I recommend you!"},"order":{"operation":{"id":379,"name":{"en":"Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1248,"name":"Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital","alias":"lokman-hekim-istanbul","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2024-04-12T15:49:29.087+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"My decision to go to this clinic was spontaneous, I had not read reviews anywhere else but this resource, and I was very lucky. I was lucky to find in a foreign country, in a city I had never been to, professionals from hospitality to medical staff. Attentive accompanying interpreter, quick diagnosis and examination - and my tiny doubts were as if there were no doubts. The operation was successful, following the diet schedule I am successfully on the mend. Thank you very much, I recommend you!"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Thank you very much, I recommend you!"}}}],"meta":{"total_count":125,"total_pages":7}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"promoClinics":{"clinics":[{"text":"<p>Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku is a JCI-accredited facility providing expert medical second opinions. The consultation typically costs around $70. This fee covers a medical record review and a preliminary assessment by a bariatric surgeon. The hospital provides airport transfers and interpretation services for international patients. A dedicated bariatric surgeon evaluates each case to determine candidacy for weight loss procedures. A definitive treatment plan is finalized after in-person investigations at the hospital. 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Surgical intervention is the only weight loss method that gives a long-term and guaranteed result.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Who benefits the bariatric operation?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>The operation is necessary for overweight people with the body mass index (BMI) <a href=\"#patients/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery\">over 40 kg/m²</a>. 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.\n\t</p>\n\t<p>Obesity surgery is also prescribed <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513285/\">for people with concomitant diseases</a> — hypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint damage. In this case, the operation is carried out with a BMI of <a href=\"#patients/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery\">30-35 kg/m²</a>.\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What are the types of weight loss operations?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p><a href=\"//en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=sleeve-resection/\"><strong>Sleeve gastrectomy</strong></a>\n\t</p>\n\t<p>During the surgery, <a href=\"#tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\">80% of the stomach</a> is removed. Surgeons form a tube <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/ss/slideshow-weight-loss-surgery\">2-2.5 cm</a> in diameter. Thus, the volume of the stomach and the amount of food absorbed are reduced.\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>the procedure lasts for <a href=\"#tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\">1-2 hours</a></li>\n\t\t<li>a patient loses <a href=\"#tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\">60%</a> of weight</li>\n\t\t<li>hospital stay is <a href=\"#tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\">1-2 days</a>.</li>\n\t</ul><br /><br />\n\t<p><a href=\"//en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=roux-en-y-gastric-bypass/\"><strong>Gastric bypass</strong></a>\n\t</p>\n\t<p>During this operation, surgeons form a stomach pocket with a volume of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_bypass_surgery\">15-30 ml</a>. 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.\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>duration of gastric sleeve is <a href=\"#tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/about/pac-20385189\">1,5-2 hours</a></li>\n\t\t<li>a patient loses <a href=\"#tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/about/pac-20385189\">60-70%</a> of the excess weight</li>\n\t\t<li>hospitalization lasts for <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\">2-3 days</a>.</li>\n\t</ul><br /><br />\n\t<p><a href=\"//en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=adjustable-gastric-band/\"><strong>Gastric band</strong></a>\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>the operation lasts <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298313#how_is_gastric_band_surgery_performed\">from 30 minutes to 1 hour</a></li>\n\t\t<li>a patient loses <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/gastric-banding-surgery-for-weight-loss#1\">35-45%</a> of the weight</li>\n\t\t<li>hospital stay usually is <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298313#how_is_gastric_band_surgery_performed\">not required</a>.</li>\n\t</ul><br /><br />\n\t<p><a href=\"//en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=gastric-balloon/\"><strong>Gastric balloon</strong></a>\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>balloon attaching lasts for <a href=\"#tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\">30 minutes</a></li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\">30-47%</a>is an excess weight loss after the procedure</li>\n\t\t<li>hospitalization is <a href=\"#tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\">not required</a>.</li>\n\t</ul><br /><br />\n\t<p><a href=\"//en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=stomach-stapling/\"><strong>Stomach stapling</strong></a>\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>duration of the surgery is <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-is-gastric-sleeve-weight-loss-surgery#1\">1-1,5 hours</a></li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-is-gastric-sleeve-weight-loss-surgery#2\">60%</a> of the weight loss after the procedure</li>\n\t\t<li>in-hospital stay is <a href=\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/gastric-restrictive-surgery\">2-3 days</a>.</li>\n\t</ul>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What are the contraindications?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>Bariatric surgery is not performed for teenagers and people with alcohol or drug addiction. Other <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513285/\">contraindications</a> include:\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>body mass index less than 30</li>\n\t\t<li>pregnancy</li>\n\t\t<li>Cushing's disease</li>\n\t\t<li>thyroid disorders</li>\n\t\t<li>peptic or esophageal ulcer</li>\n\t\t<li>inflammatory bowel disease</li>\n\t\t<li>coronary artery disease</li>\n\t\t<li>lung diseases</li>\n\t\t<li>active cancer treatment</li>\n\t\t<li>mental illness (psychosis, severe depression).</li>\n\t</ul>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is preoperative preparation for obesity surgery?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>Before the operation, you should stick to some rules and follow the doctor’s recommendations. The most important among then are:\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>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. </li>\n\t</ul>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>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).</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>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.</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t<p>More about the presurgical program you can find <a href=\"https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/surgery-process/presurgical-program\">here</a>.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is the process of weight loss treatment?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>The operation plan mainly depends on the method of obesity surgery. Each of them differs in the technique of performing. Generally, the procedure takes <a href=\"https://columbiasurgery.org/weight-loss/post-operative-care\">about 3 hours</a>.\n\t</p>\n\t<p>The <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\">hospitalization</a> is required. Usually, the patient stays in the hospital for <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\">2-3 days</a>:\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>1st day — the surgery</li>\n\t\t<li>2nd day — stay in the intensive care unit</li>\n\t\t<li>3rd day — stay in the inpatient department </li>\n\t\t<li>4th day — discharge from the hospital.</li>\n\t</ul>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What are the risks during the surgery?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>Bariatric operation is a serious surgical intervention, so has <a href=\"https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/candidate/risks-and-complications\">some risks</a>:\n\t</p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>bleeding</li>\n\t\t<li>wound infections</li>\n\t\t<li>intestinal or bowel obstruction</li>\n\t\t<li>internal hernias</li>\n\t\t<li>vomiting</li>\n\t\t<li>ulcers</li>\n\t\t<li>low blood sugar.</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t<p>However, the operation is minimally invasive and <a href=\"https://bookmyscans.com/blog/gastric-bypass-success-stories/\">the success rate of weight loss operation is 98%</a>.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How long is the recovery period after the bariatric operation?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>In the first 2 days after the operation, the patient can consume only liquids.</li>\n\t\t<li>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. </li>\n\t\t<li>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. </li>\n\t\t<li>In two weeks a person can return to work if the activity is not associated with heavy physical exertion.</li>\n\t\t<li>Intense physical exertions are forbidden for two months. </li>\n\t\t<li>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.</li>\n\t</ul>\n\t<p>Read more about the rehabilitation after the obesity procedure <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\">here</a>.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How soon after weight loss surgery can you get pregnant?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>If you are planning a pregnancy, postpone it for <a href=\"https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/weight-management/pregnant-after-weight-loss-surgery\">at least 18 months</a> after the procedure. This is the time when your weight is reduced so pregnancy will be a big burden for the body.\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.).\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What results can you expect after obesity surgery?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/weight-loss-surgery-what-to-expect-the-first-year#1\">During a year after the operation</a>, a person loses up to <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/weight-loss-surgery-what-to-expect-the-first-year#1\">60-70%</a> 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.\n\t</p>\n\t<p>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.\n\t</p>\n</div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Do you need to take vitamin or mineral supplements?</h2>\n<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"></i>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item-text\">\n\t<p>Yes, usually you need to take <a href=\"https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/should-i-take-vitamins-and-supplements-after-weight-loss-surgery\">vitamins and minerals</a>. 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.\n\t</p>\n</div>"}}},"faq":[{"id":"5eccf038d3075d39fa25a6a6","question":"Who benefits the bariatric operation {inCountry}?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">The operation is necessary for overweight people with the body mass index (BMI) </span><a href=\"https://asmbs.org/patients/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>over 40 kg/m²</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">. 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.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Obesity surgery </span><span style=\"background-color:rgba(144,147,153,0.06);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);\">{inCountry}</span><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> is also prescribed </span><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513285/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>for people with concomitant diseases</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> — hypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint damage. In this case, the operation is carried out with a BMI of </span><a href=\"https://asmbs.org/patients/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>30-35 kg/m²</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfcb442adc154876c42bc","question":"What is preoperative preparation for obesity surgery?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Before the operation, you should stick to some rules and follow the doctor’s recommendations. The most important among then are:</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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).</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">More about the presurgical program you can find </span><a href=\"https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/surgery-process/presurgical-program\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>here</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccef08497e46350873a087","question":"What is weight loss surgery?","answer":"<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariatric_surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>Weight loss or bariatric surgery</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> 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. 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Other </span><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513285/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>contraindications</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> include:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">body mass index less than 30</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">pregnancy</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Cushing's disease</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">thyroid disorders</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">peptic or esophageal ulcer</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">inflammatory bowel disease</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">coronary artery disease</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">lung diseases</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">active cancer treatment</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">mental illness (psychosis, severe depression).</span></li></ul>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfe3242adc154876c42c0","question":"Do you need to take vitamin or mineral supplements?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Yes, usually you need to take </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/should-i-take-vitamins-and-supplements-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>vitamins and minerals</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">. 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.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfe0242adc154876c42bf","question":"What results can you expect after obesity surgery {inCountry}?","answer":"<p><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/weight-loss-surgery-what-to-expect-the-first-year#1\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>During a year after the operation</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">, a person loses up to </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/weight-loss-surgery-what-to-expect-the-first-year#1\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>60-70%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> 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.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Besides, after the weight loss surgery </span><span style=\"background-color:rgba(144,147,153,0.06);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);\">{inCountry}</span><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">, 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.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfdabd3075d39fa25a6ab","question":"How soon after weight loss surgery can you get pregnant?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">If you are planning a pregnancy, postpone it for </span><a href=\"https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/weight-management/pregnant-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>at least 18 months</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> after the procedure. This is the time when your weight is reduced so pregnancy will be a big burden for the body.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.).</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfd2a42adc154876c42bd","question":"What is the process of weight loss treatment?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">The operation plan mainly depends on the method of obesity surgery. Each of them differs in the technique of performing. Generally, the procedure takes </span><a href=\"https://columbiasurgery.org/weight-loss/post-operative-care\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>about 3 hours</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">The </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>hospitalization</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> is required. Usually, the patient stays in the hospital for </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>2-3 days</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">:</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">1st day — the surgery</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">2nd day — stay in the intensive care unit</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">3rd day — stay in the inpatient department&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">4th day — discharge from the hospital.</span></li></ul>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfd7fd3075d39fa25a6aa","question":"How long is the recovery period after the bariatric operation?","answer":"<ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">In the first 2 days after the operation, the patient can consume only liquids.</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Getting out of bed is allowed on the second day after the weight loss surgery </span><span style=\"background-color:rgba(144,147,153,0.06);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);\">{inCountry}</span><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">. Gradually, the physical activity increases and step-by-step the patient comes back to the common lifestyle.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">In two weeks a person can return to work if the activity is not associated with heavy physical exertion.</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Intense physical exertions are forbidden for two months.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Read more about the rehabilitation after the obesity procedure </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>here</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccfd5442adc154876c42be","question":"What are the risks during the surgery {inCountry}?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Bariatric operation is a serious surgical intervention, so has </span><a href=\"https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/candidate/risks-and-complications\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>some risks</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">:</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">bleeding</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">wound infections</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">intestinal or bowel obstruction</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">internal hernias</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">vomiting</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">ulcers</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">low blood sugar.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">However, the operation is minimally invasive and </span><a href=\"https://bookmyscans.com/blog/gastric-bypass-success-stories/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>the success rate of weight loss operation is 98%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5eccf92042adc154876c42bb","question":"What are the types of weight loss operations?","answer":"<p><a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=sleeve-resection/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><strong><u>Sleeve gastrectomy</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">During the surgery, </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>80% of the stomach</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> is removed. Surgeons form a tube </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/ss/slideshow-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>2-2.5 cm</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> in diameter. Thus, the volume of the stomach and the amount of food absorbed are reduced.</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">the procedure lasts for </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>1-2 hours</u></span></a></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">a patient loses </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>60%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> of weight</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">hospital stay is </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/about/pac-20385183\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>1-2 days</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=roux-en-y-gastric-bypass/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><strong><u>Gastric bypass</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">During this operation, surgeons form a stomach pocket with a volume of </span><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_bypass_surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>15-30 ml</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">. 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.</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">duration of gastric sleeve is </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/about/pac-20385189\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>1,5-2 hours</u></span></a></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">a patient loses </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/about/pac-20385189\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>60-70%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> of the excess weight</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">hospitalization lasts for </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-to-expect-after-weight-loss-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>2-3 days</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=adjustable-gastric-band/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><strong><u>Gastric band</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">the operation lasts </span><a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298313#how_is_gastric_band_surgery_performed\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>from 30 minutes to 1 hour</u></span></a></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">a patient loses </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/gastric-banding-surgery-for-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>35-45%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> of the weight</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">hospital stay usually is </span><a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298313#how_is_gastric_band_surgery_performed\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>not required</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=gastric-balloon/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><strong><u>Gastric balloon</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">balloon attaching lasts for </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>30 minutes</u></span></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>30-47%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"><strong> </strong>is an excess weight loss after the procedure</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">hospitalization is </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/intragastric-balloon/about/pac-20394435\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>not required</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">.</span></li></ul><p><a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/clinics/procedure=stomach-stapling/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><strong><u>Stomach stapling</u></strong></span></a></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">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.</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">duration of the surgery is </span><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-is-gastric-sleeve-weight-loss-surgery#1\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>1-1,5 hours</u></span></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/what-is-gastric-sleeve-weight-loss-surgery#2\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>60%</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> of the weight loss after the procedure</span></li><li><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">in-hospital stay is </span><a href=\"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/gastric-restrictive-surgery\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;\"><u>2-3 days</u></span></a><span 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