Weight loss surgery in Turkey: what you should know
Weight loss surgery — also called bariatric surgery — changes the stomach, and sometimes the small intestine, so that you feel full with much smaller meals and your appetite hormones change. For people living with severe obesity it is the treatment with the best long-term evidence: most patients lose a large part of their excess weight and keep much of it off, and conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea often improve or go into remission.
Bariatric surgery in Turkey attracts many patients from the UK, Europe and the Gulf, mainly because of price and waiting times. A gastric sleeve in Turkey costs a fraction of a private operation in the UK or Germany, and there is no waiting list. Turkish hospitals perform large numbers of laparoscopic sleeve and bypass operations, and many have international patient departments with coordinators in several languages.
Weight loss surgery is, however, a lifelong commitment rather than a one-off operation. It needs a careful assessment before you travel, a liquid diet before and after surgery, vitamins for life and regular blood tests at home. This guide explains what the operations cost, who qualifies, how the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric balloon compare, how to check a hospital and surgeon, how long to stay and how follow-up works once you are home. The hospitals and surgeons on our site, with their own prices and real reviews, are shown on this page; every quote is free.
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Bariatric Surgery in Turkey: price list
Starting prices of the treatments the hospitals on our site list, in your currency, next to typical private prices in the UK & EU.
| Treatment | Price in Turkey | UK & EU | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | From €2,480 | 1 | |
| Gastric Bypass | From €4,370 | 1 | |
| Gastric Balloon | From €1,280 – €1,840 | 1 | |
| Metabolic Surgery | From €4,590 – €4,820 | — | 1 |
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How much does weight loss surgery cost in Turkey?
The price list above shows the starting prices of every bariatric treatment the hospitals on our site list. The table compares the most common operations with typical private prices elsewhere. Turkish prices are hospital prices for international patients; the other prices are approximate private-sector totals including the surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital stay, and vary widely between clinics and regions.
| Treatment | Turkey | United Kingdom | United States | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric balloon | from €1,280 | about £3,500–£6,000 | about $6,000–$10,000 | about €3,000–€5,000 |
| Gastric sleeve | from €2,480 | about £9,000–£12,000 | about $15,000–$25,000 | about €8,000–€12,000 |
| Gastric bypass | from €4,370 | about £11,000–£15,000 | about $20,000–$30,000 | about €10,000–€15,000 |
| Metabolic surgery | from €4,590 | about £11,000–£16,000 | about $20,000–$35,000 | about €10,000–€16,000 |
So how much is a gastric sleeve in Turkey? At the hospitals on our site it starts from €2,480; the final price depends on these factors:
- The operation: a balloon is an endoscopic procedure without incisions; a sleeve, a bypass and metabolic operations are keyhole surgery under general anaesthesia, and bypass operations take longer.
- Robotic or laparoscopic: a robotic (da Vinci) sleeve or robotic bypass costs considerably more; for most patients, standard laparoscopic surgery gives the same result.
- Your health: a very high BMI, sleep apnoea, a large hiatus hernia or previous abdominal surgery may need extra tests, a longer stay or intensive-care monitoring.
- Revision surgery after a previous band or sleeve is more complex and priced individually.
Why is bariatric surgery cheaper in Turkey?
Lower prices come from lower costs — salaries, rent and hospital running costs — and from the exchange rate for patients paying in pounds, euros or dollars, not from different surgical techniques. The staplers, instruments and laparoscopic equipment are the same as in Western Europe. A price far below the usual range, however, often means a small clinic without intensive care, no proper assessment, or extras added after you arrive.
Gastric sleeve packages: what is and is not included
Most hospitals sell bariatric surgery as a package for international patients. A typical gastric sleeve package includes:
- the surgeon's and anaesthesiologist's fees and the operating theatre;
- pre-operative tests: blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound and often a gastroscopy;
- consultations with the anaesthesiologist, often a dietitian and, where needed, a cardiologist, chest specialist or endocrinologist;
- usually two to four nights in hospital and some hotel nights;
- a leak test before discharge, medication for the first days and blood-thinning injections;
- a written diet plan, transfers and an interpreter.
Flights, extra hotel nights, a companion's costs, protein supplements and vitamins after the first weeks, and treatment of complications after you return home are usually not included. Some agencies advertise a gastric sleeve in Turkey including flights; check carefully which hospital and surgeon are named and what happens if you need to stay longer. Always ask for a written list before you book.
Who qualifies for bariatric surgery? BMI and health criteria
Bariatric surgery in Turkey follows the same international criteria used in the UK and Europe. Your body mass index (BMI) is the starting point — your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres. In general, surgery is considered for adults with:
- a BMI of 40 or more;
- a BMI of 35–40 with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea;
- a BMI of 30–35 with type 2 diabetes that is poorly controlled despite treatment — usually as metabolic surgery, after a careful assessment;
- lower thresholds (by about 2.5 points) for people of South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean origin, who develop weight-related diseases at a lower BMI.
Surgeons also expect previous attempts to lose weight with diet and exercise, a commitment to lifelong follow-up and vitamins, and good understanding of the changes to eating. A gastric balloon is usually offered from a BMI of about 27–30, or before surgery to lower the risk in patients with a very high BMI.
Who should not have weight loss surgery abroad: people with an untreated eating disorder, active alcohol or drug dependence, severe untreated psychiatric illness, pregnancy or a pregnancy planned within 18 months, unstable heart or lung disease, or anyone who cannot attend follow-up and take supplements for life. Teenagers are treated only in specialised paediatric programmes. If your BMI is below the criteria, a responsible surgeon will say so and suggest other options.
Gastric sleeve vs bypass vs balloon: which operation is right for you?
The question patients ask most is gastric sleeve vs bypass. Both are effective; the choice depends on your BMI, reflux, diabetes, eating habits and medicines. A gastric balloon in Turkey is a temporary, non-surgical option.
| Gastric balloon | Gastric sleeve | Gastric bypass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | A balloon placed in the stomach for 6 or 12 months | About three-quarters of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube | A small stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine, bypassing part of it |
| Reversible | Yes, removed or passed | No | Technically possible but rarely done |
| Typical weight loss | About 10–15% of body weight, partly regained after removal | About 25–30% of body weight | About 30–35% of body weight |
| Effect on type 2 diabetes | Modest | Good | Very good |
| Reflux | Can cause nausea and reflux at first | Can start or worsen reflux | Usually improves reflux |
| Vitamins | During treatment | Lifelong | Lifelong, with closer monitoring |
| Hospital stay | None or one night | 2–3 nights | 2–4 nights |
The gastric sleeve is the most performed operation worldwide and in Turkey: technically simpler, with no rerouting of the intestine. The gastric bypass is often preferred for patients with reflux, type 2 diabetes or a very high BMI. The mini gastric bypass (one-anastomosis bypass) uses a single connection; the biliopancreatic bypass causes the most weight loss but the greatest risk of deficiency, and is reserved for selected patients.
Other options: the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) folds the stomach with stitches from the inside, without incisions, for patients with a lower BMI; the adjustable gastric band is now rarely recommended because many bands are later removed. Patients who are unsure where to start can read about non-surgical weight loss and our overview of weight loss surgery.
Weight loss surgery and type 2 diabetes
Bariatric surgery affects blood sugar within days, before much weight is lost, because it changes gut hormones. Many patients with type 2 diabetes need fewer medicines afterwards, and a large share go into remission — especially when diabetes is recent and does not yet require insulin. Remission is less likely after many years of insulin treatment, and diabetes can return with weight regain. Patients with diabetes need a plan for adjusting insulin and tablets around the liquid diet, agreed with the hospital's endocrinologist and their own doctor before the trip.
The NHS weight loss surgery waiting list or surgery abroad?
In the UK, the NHS funds bariatric surgery for patients who meet NICE criteria, but the route is long: first a specialist weight-management programme, often lasting six months to two years, then a referral to a surgical team and a wait for the operation. In many areas the whole NHS weight loss surgery waiting list takes several years, and some patients are not referred at all. This is why many UK patients consider a gastric sleeve abroad.
The NHS route includes structured preparation and two years of specialist follow-up, which is a real advantage. If you go abroad, you must arrange that part yourself: tell your GP before you travel, ask whether they will monitor your blood tests and prescribe vitamins afterwards, and keep all reports. NHS hospitals treat emergencies after surgery abroad, but they do not provide planned follow-up for a private operation.
Is weight loss surgery in Turkey safe?
Is weight loss surgery in Turkey safe? It can be as safe as surgery at home when it takes place in a properly equipped hospital with an experienced team and full preparation. Turkish hospitals need a Ministry of Health licence, hospitals that treat international patients need a health-tourism authorisation, and many large private hospitals are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI). Bariatric surgeons are general surgeons with additional training in obesity and metabolic surgery.
Gastric sleeve in Turkey: death rate and serious complications
Searches for the gastric sleeve death rate in Turkey usually follow news reports of patients who died after surgery abroad. Large international registries report a death rate within 30 days of roughly 1 in 1,000 or fewer after a sleeve or bypass in accredited centres — low, but not zero. The causes are mostly leaks, bleeding, blood clots and heart or lung problems, and the risk rises with a very high BMI, untreated sleep apnoea, heart disease and inadequate monitoring. What protects you is careful selection, a hospital with intensive care, an experienced team, staying long enough to detect a leak and knowing the warning signs after you leave.
Risks and side effects of bariatric surgery
- Leak from the staple line or connection: the most serious early complication, reported in about 1–2 in 100 patients after a sleeve. Warning signs are fever, a fast heartbeat, worsening abdominal or shoulder pain and breathlessness, usually in the first two weeks.
- Bleeding and blood clots: prevented with early walking, compression and blood-thinning injections.
- Reflux: new or worse heartburn is common after a sleeve and sometimes needs long-term medication or conversion to a bypass.
- Nutritional deficiency: iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, calcium and protein deficiency can cause anaemia, nerve damage and bone loss if supplements are not taken.
- Specific to the bypass: dumping syndrome (sweating, palpitations and diarrhoea after sugary food), ulcers at the connection — more likely in smokers and with anti-inflammatory painkillers — and internal hernia, a cause of sudden abdominal pain even years later.
- Gallstones during rapid weight loss, dehydration, narrowing of the sleeve and weight regain.
- Alcohol: it is absorbed faster after surgery, and the risk of problem drinking increases.
Women should avoid pregnancy for 12–18 months after surgery. After a bypass, the contraceptive pill may be less reliable; discuss another method with your doctor.
How to choose bariatric surgeons in Turkey
There is no single best hospital for a gastric sleeve, but clear criteria separate a safe choice from a risky one:
- A hospital with intensive care: bariatric surgery should take place in a licensed hospital with an intensive-care unit, an interventional radiologist and endoscopy available around the clock.
- A named, experienced surgeon: ask who operates, how many bariatric operations they perform each year and whether they treat their own complications.
- A real assessment: a good team asks for your medical history, medicines, previous operations and blood tests, checks reflux and sleep apnoea and includes a dietitian.
- A written plan: operation, hospital, length of stay, price and what happens if a complication appears after you return.
- Follow-up: ask how dietitian contact and blood-test reviews work at one, three, six and twelve months.
When you read weight loss surgery in Turkey reviews, look for reviews written months after surgery that mention the follow-up and the weight lost, not only the hotel. Warning signs: surgery the day after arrival without tests, a price far below others, no named surgeon, operating on a BMI that does not meet criteria, and a plan to fly home within two or three days of a sleeve. See our checklist on how to choose a safe surgeon in Turkey and the hospitals on our site.
How long do you need to stay in Turkey?
Plan enough time for tests before surgery and for the first checks after it; your surgeon confirms that you are fit to fly.
| Treatment | Time in Turkey | Back to desk work |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric balloon (endoscopic) | 2–3 days | A few days |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty | 3–4 days | About 1 week |
| Gastric sleeve | 5–7 days | About 2 weeks |
| Gastric bypass / mini bypass | 6–8 days | 2–3 weeks |
| Metabolic or revision surgery | 7–10 days | 2–4 weeks |
A typical sleeve trip: arrival, tests and consultations on day one, surgery on day two, two or three nights in hospital with walking from the first evening and a leak check before you start drinking, then a few days at the hotel on clear fluids. On the flight wear compression stockings, walk regularly, sip water and take blood thinners if prescribed. Read more on flying after surgery.
The gastric sleeve diet: before and after surgery
Most surgeons ask for a two-week liver-shrinking diet before surgery — low in calories and carbohydrates, often with meal-replacement shakes — because a smaller, softer liver makes keyhole surgery safer. After surgery, food is reintroduced in stages so that the staple line can heal:
| Phase | Approximate time | What you eat |
|---|---|---|
| Clear liquids | First days | Water, clear broth, sugar-free drinks, sipped slowly |
| Full liquids | Up to about 2 weeks | Protein shakes, milk, thin soups, yoghurt drinks |
| Puréed food | Weeks 3–4 | Blended soft protein, vegetables and fruit |
| Soft food | Weeks 5–6 | Fish, eggs, minced meat, soft vegetables |
| Normal textures | From about 6–8 weeks | Small, protein-first meals, chewed well |
Rules for life: eat protein first, chew thoroughly, stop at the first sign of fullness, do not drink in the 30 minutes before and after meals, avoid fizzy drinks and sugary food, and drink about 1.5–2 litres of water a day in small sips. Your hospital's dietitian gives you a written plan; follow theirs if it differs.
Vitamins, follow-up and life after weight loss surgery
After bariatric surgery you need supplements for life: a complete multivitamin with minerals every day, calcium with vitamin D, and often iron and vitamin B12 — B12 as injections after a bypass and often after a sleeve. Blood tests are recommended at about three, six and twelve months, then at least once a year. In the UK, guidance asks GPs to provide this annual monitoring, also for patients who had surgery abroad; bring your operation report so your GP knows exactly what was done.
Regular exercise, support groups and psychological support help keep the weight off. Ask the hospital before you book how often you can contact the dietitian and surgeon after you return.
How much weight will you lose — and what about loose skin?
Most weight is lost in the first 12–18 months. After a sleeve, patients typically lose about 60–70% of their excess weight, after a bypass somewhat more; after a balloon, results depend strongly on diet changes made while it is in place. Some regain after two to five years is common, and much larger regain usually means eating habits have slipped. Surgery is a tool, not a cure.
Large weight loss often leaves loose skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs and breasts. Body contouring — a tummy tuck, panniculectomy, arm lift, thigh lift or body lift — is usually planned once your weight has been stable for 12–18 months after surgery.
Revision surgery after a band or sleeve
Revision surgery is needed when a first operation causes problems or stops working: a gastric band that slips or causes swallowing difficulties, severe reflux after a sleeve, or significant weight regain. The most common revisions are band removal with conversion to a sleeve or bypass, and conversion of a sleeve to a bypass, which often cures reflux. Revisions carry a higher risk than first operations and need a full assessment, including gastroscopy and contrast studies; send all previous operation reports before you receive a quote.
Costs beyond the surgery, insurance and documents
- Not usually included: flights, extra hotel nights, a companion's costs, protein shakes and vitamins after the first weeks, and treatment of complications after you return.
- Insurance: normal travel insurance does not cover planned surgery. Specialist medical-travel insurance that covers complications and an extended stay is available and worth considering.
- Documents: take home the operation report, the discharge summary, your blood results and the diet and vitamin plan, and give copies to your GP.
- Payment: at the hospitals on our site you pay the hospital directly on arrival; requesting a quote costs nothing.
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Bariatric Surgery in Turkey reviews
Reviews of the hospitals and surgeons on this page that perform Bariatric Surgery, with reviews about this treatment first. Reviews from Google are marked.
It's a terrible place. I used many of its departments, even had surgery there, but I'll never go near it again. When you call about the results, they even hang up on you.
I had a mommy makeover with Dr. Murat Yaman in September and I am extremely satisfied with my results. Dr. Yaman contoured my waist and back with liposuction and then performed the muscle repair with tummy tuck. His precision has given me a beautiful hour glass body. I am forever grateful to Dr. Murat Yaman. He is the most sweetest, gentlest person. The nurses at the hospital also cared for after surgery and did their best to assist me because I did not have a companion. Bless their hearts.
I met Professor Burcu Aktürk on the day I had my gallbladder surgery, and from that very first day, I believed I could successfully overcome this challenging process with her help. Afterwards, I scheduled appointments with her and we started our diet program regularly. Her cheerful demeanor, sincere approach, motivation, and wonderful recipes always supported me throughout this process. Thanks to her, I reached my target weight. I sincerely thank her for her efforts, care, and support. She is definitely number one in her field! I wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone. 💐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Hospital Experience and Exceptional Care I had a wonderful experience at this hospital during my stay for rhinoplasty (nose surgery). From the moment we arrived, the staff were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure our needs were met. Although there was a language barrier because not everyone spoke English, the staff did an excellent job communicating with us, understanding our requests, and making sure we received the care and assistance we needed. They were incredibly efficient, quick to respond, and took the time to listen and understand exactly what we were asking for. We never felt like our concerns were being ignored. The doctors also deserve special recognition for their professionalism and punctuality. They came to see us in a very timely manner and continued checking on us frequently after surgery, which gave us great comfort and reassurance throughout the recovery process. A special shout-out to Miss Inci, who is responsible for the nursing team. The nurses on Floor 4, Block A, were absolutely wonderful! They were attentive, helpful, and caring, and their dedication made our hospital stay so much more comfortable. Their hard work and commitment to patient care truly deserve recognition. Overall, I am extremely grateful for the care we received. Despite the language barrier, the entire team went above and beyond to make sure we were understood, comfortable, and well taken care of. Their efficiency, kindness, and professionalism made a lasting impression on us. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and entire hospital team for making this experience such a positive one. I would absolutely recommend this hospital to anyone considering surgery and looking for a team that genuinely cares about its patients!
Only selected 1 star because 0 isn't available. A family member of mine went into surgery in this "hospital", thinking it's a prestigious medical facility, turns out they have the worst patient treatment that our family member has ever experienced. All of the staff lacked adequate attention and supervision to a patient freshly out of a risky surgery, even if the nurses are called to the room, no one shows up or answers, let's not mention the other "staff"... either way if you care about the health of your loved ones, don't consider this place. 0/10
I had gallbladder surgery with Professor Alaattin Öztürk about 20 days ago. I was up and running again just two hours after the surgery. The excruciating pain I had before the operation suddenly disappeared, and I was able to return to work three days later. I would like to thank him very much for his incredibly gentle touch and his care and attention.
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Frequently asked questions
At the hospitals on our site a gastric sleeve starts from about €2,500 for international patients, usually including tests, the hospital stay, transfers and an interpreter. A gastric balloon starts from about €1,300 and a gastric bypass from about €4,400. The live price list on this page shows all starting prices in your currency.
It can be as safe as at home when it takes place in a licensed hospital with intensive care, an experienced bariatric surgeon and full tests before surgery, and when you stay long enough for the first checks. Avoid offers without a named surgeon or with surgery the day after arrival without tests.
Large international registries report a death rate within 30 days of roughly 1 in 1,000 or fewer after a gastric sleeve or bypass in accredited centres. The risk is higher with a very high BMI, untreated sleep apnoea or heart disease, which is why thorough assessment and a hospital with intensive care matter.
Usually a BMI of 40 or more, or 35–40 with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea. Patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes may qualify from a BMI of 30, and thresholds are about 2.5 points lower for people of Asian, Middle Eastern or Black African origin. A gastric balloon is usually offered from a BMI of about 27–30.
Both are effective. A gastric sleeve is simpler and causes fewer vitamin problems; a gastric bypass leads to slightly more weight loss, works better on type 2 diabetes and usually improves reflux, while a sleeve can worsen it. Your surgeon recommends one after reviewing your BMI, reflux, diabetes and medicines.
Plan 5–7 days: tests and consultations, surgery, two to three nights in hospital and a few days at the hotel. Allow 6–8 days for a gastric bypass and 2–3 days for a gastric balloon.
Most patients lose about 60–70% of their excess weight within 12–18 months, roughly a quarter to a third of their body weight. Results depend on diet, activity and follow-up, and some regain after a few years is common.
Clear liquids for the first days, full liquids such as protein shakes for up to about two weeks, puréed food in weeks three and four, soft food in weeks five and six, then normal textures in small, protein-first meals. Before surgery most patients follow a two-week liver-shrinking diet.
Yes. You need a daily multivitamin with minerals, calcium with vitamin D, and often iron and vitamin B12, plus blood tests at least once a year. Deficiencies can cause anaemia, nerve damage and bone loss if supplements are stopped.
It varies by area, but the route through a weight-management programme and a surgical referral often takes several years. The NHS route includes two years of specialist follow-up, which you need to arrange yourself with your GP if you have surgery abroad.
In the UK, guidance asks GPs to provide annual blood tests and vitamin prescriptions after bariatric surgery, including surgery abroad. Tell your GP before you travel and bring your operation report and discharge summary home.
At the hospitals on our site a gastric balloon starts from about €1,300. It stays in the stomach for six or twelve months depending on the type and usually leads to a loss of about 10–15% of body weight.
A gastric bypass starts from about €4,400 at the hospitals on our site, and metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes from about €4,600. Robotic operations and revision surgery cost more and are priced individually.
Yes, diabetes is one of the main reasons for metabolic surgery. Many patients need fewer medicines and a large share go into remission, especially when diabetes is recent. You need a plan to adjust insulin and tablets around the liquid diet.
Yes. A sleeve can be converted to a gastric bypass for severe reflux or significant weight regain, and a gastric band can be removed and converted to a sleeve or bypass. Revisions carry a higher risk and need a full assessment with previous operation reports.
Most surgeons allow a flight about five to seven days after a sleeve or bypass, once you drink well and have no signs of a leak. Wear compression stockings, walk during the flight, sip water and take blood thinners if prescribed.
Often, especially after losing a large amount of weight. Body contouring such as a tummy tuck, arm lift or thigh lift is usually planned 12–18 months after surgery, once your weight is stable.
Doctors advise waiting 12–18 months, until your weight is stable and your nutrition is good. After a bypass the contraceptive pill may be less reliable, so discuss another method with your doctor.
Each hospital page on our site shows its real patient reviews, including Google reviews, and treatment pages show the reviews that mention that operation first. Look for reviews written months after surgery that describe the follow-up.