Frequently Asked Quetions
Gastric Bypass Surgery – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. At Büyük Anadolu Hospital, all procedures are performed under strict safety protocols using advanced laparoscopic techniques, ensuring minimal risks and a fast recovery.
The procedure typically lasts 2–3 hours, followed by 1–2 days of close medical monitoring.
Most patients lose 65–80% of their excess body weight within the first 12–18 months after surgery.
Only if dietary guidelines are not followed. With proper aftercare and healthy lifestyle habits, the results are long-lasting.
The typical stay is 6 nights in total — 4 nights in the hospital and 2 in a hotel.
Most patients return to light work within 2–3 weeks, depending on the nature of their job.
You’ll progress from liquids to pureed foods, then soft foods, and finally small solid meals over a period of 6–8 weeks.
Gastric bypass alters both stomach size and digestion, while the gastric sleeve only reduces stomach volume. Bypass often results in faster weight loss and improved metabolic outcomes.
Yes, vitamin and mineral supplements are essential to maintain proper nutrition after surgery.
Technically complex, but it can be revised if medically necessary. However, it is designed as a permanent weight loss solution.
By changing hormonal balance and reducing calorie absorption, gastric bypass often leads to remission of type 2 diabetes within a few months.
Because it offers professor-level surgeons, international patient support, modern infrastructure, and transparent all-inclusive packages focused on your safety and success.
