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Will There Be Any Scars After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is a surgery performed laparoscopically (closed). 4 or 5 incisions are needed to perform this surgery. Whether the fifth incision will be made or not is decided during the surgery according to the size of the liver. These incisions vary between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm. The incision scars will heal gradually. Even though internal aesthetic stitches are applied, 100% scar loss should not be expected as the skin integrity will be compromised. It is normal for vague scars to remain.

Is There an Age Limit for Obesity Surgery?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as 10-19 years of age. It is stated in the current scientific literature that obesity surgery can be performed safely in adolescents.  There is no upper age limit for surgery, the patient’s performance is decisive.

What is the Duration of Bariatric Operations?

Approximately; Sleeve Gastrectomy (Stomach Tube) surgery: 30 min. / Gastritis Bypass Surgery: 1 – 1.5 hours / Non-surgical weight loss methods such as Gastric Balloon and Gastric Botox 10-15 minutes. continues. Surgery times may vary depending on each surgeon. Whether the surgery is performed in a short or long time is only a matter of surgical technique. Surgery time cannot be correlated with surgery quality.

How Many Days Does the Recovery Period Take After Bariatric Surgery?

After bariatric operations, patients are able to meet their personal needs at approximately the 6th hour. Patients are discharged on the 2nd or 3rd postoperative day.

Will There Be Sagging After Surgery?

This depends on the tissue characteristics and exercise status of the patient and varies from person to person. For plastic surgery, a period of at least 18 months must pass after the surgery.

Will I Return to My Previous Weight After Surgery?

Weight regain can be observed in approximately 15% of patients after surgery. These rates are very low if there is appropriate surgical technique and patient compliance.

Will My Stomach Expand After Bariatric Surgery?

There may be some increase in stomach volume after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. But the stomach can never return to its pre-operative volume.

Can I Get Pregnant After Surgery?

The first 12 months after surgery are a period of great change for the body. For this reason, pregnancy is not recommended in the first 12 months.

How Frequently Are Post-Operative Checks Happened?

After gastric sleeve surgery, the first control is performed in the first 15 days, and the second control is performed in the first month. In the following 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th months, patients will be checked by a doctor and a dietitian with the results of blood tests.

What is the Nutrition Process After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

After gastric sleeve surgery, your nutritional processes should proceed under the control of a bariatric dietitian. After the surgery, the first 10 days are liquid feeding, the second 10 days are puree feeding, and after the 20th day, solid feeding is started.

When Can I Shower After Bariatric Surgery?

On the second postoperative day, after the drain is removed, you can take a shower.

How Long Does It Take to Place the Gastric Balloon in the Stomach?

The total duration of the endoscopy procedure (including insertion, inflation or removal of the balloon) is approximately 10-15 minutes.

Do I Need to Stay in the Hospital After Gastric Balloon Insertion?

Balloon application is performed with sedation. The patient is woken up immediately after the procedure and taken to the room. The patient can be discharged from the hospital after resting in his room for 2-3 hours.

How to Remove Gastric Balloon?

Gastric balloons are removed endoscopically. The balloon is emptied with the help of extraction kits.  After the balloon is deflated, it is held and removed from the esophagus to the mouth. The process takes approximately 10 minutes.

Should I Quit Smoking and Alcohol Before Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Quitting smoking 5 days before the surgery day and quitting alcohol use 10 days before the surgery will allow you to have a more comfortable surgery.

How Long Before Gastric Sleeve Surgery Should I Stop Eating and Drinking?

One day before bariatric surgery, you should follow a liquid diet and avoid eating solid foods. Eating and drinking should be stopped completely after 12 at night.

Will I Gain Weight Again?

Yes you can! Studies show that 25% of the weight lost is regained after 10 years of follow-up after obesity surgery. The fact that you should not forget is that obesity surgery is not a magic wand. If you make good use of obesity surgery, which is a miraculous tool given to you to lose weight and regain your health, and make lifestyle changes with the support you receive professionally, you will achieve maximum weight loss and maintain it in a healthy way. What you need to do here is to remember that this vehicle is special to you throughout all the processes you go through and that you are never alone in this vehicle.

Should there be nutritional monitoring after surgery?

You should definitely get professional support to learn the new nutrition pattern that will occur after your surgery. Your nutrition monitoring is very important for maximum and healthy weight loss, preserving and increasing muscle mass, learning and implementing new eating habits, and minimizing and managing post-operative nutrition-related complications. Especially until the transition to normal nutrition (approximately until the 2nd month), routine follow-ups must be made at the 1st Month, 3rd Month, 6th Month, 12th Month, in order to manage and maintain the health of obesity surgery.

What Happens If Gastric Balloon Bursts? How Do I Know If It Has Exploded?

It is not something to be afraid of. It is a very, very rare condition. The inside of the stomach balloons is filled with colored liquid. If it explodes, staining in the urine and feces will occur. In this way, it becomes clear that the balloon has burst. Burst balloons are removed endoscopically.

How Much Protein Should I Take? How Long Should I Use Protein Supplement?

In order to maximize tissue healing and fat loss after surgery, a minimum of 60 grams of protein should be consumed, but it should not be forgotten that this amount can go up to 120-130 grams, depending on body weight and the operation performed. While protein supplements start with a liquid diet after surgery, how long you use them depends entirely on your tolerance to foods. You will be treated with protein supplements for a minimum of 1 month, and after that, your nutrition program should be adjusted according to the amount of protein you need daily and the amount of protein you can consume with foods without supplements. Aim to consume 15-30 g of protein per meal by using quality protein sources.

Will I Be on a Diet for Life?

The first 2 months after obesity surgery are very important for changing the diet and establishing the new eating pattern. The better the nutrition is managed during this period when weight loss is maximum, the higher the success rate in the following processes. As long as you pay attention to your nutrition and physical activity, your weight loss will continue for 2 years after surgery. Making lifestyle changes (healthy diet and regular physical activity) in order not to gain weight back and maintain your current weight should be at the top of your goals after obesity surgery. Your daily protein intake, fluid consumption, vitamin-mineral supplements and physical activity should be your basic routine. Apart from this, it is best for you to have 6-7 portions of meat and meat products, 3-4 portions of milk and dairy products, 2-3 portions of vegetables and fruits, 3-4 portions of bread and grain products, and 1-2 portions of foods from the fat group in your general diet. It will be enough.

What Should I Pay Attention to While Eating?

We can say that the most important eating rule that you need to learn after surgery is to eat slowly and chew well. In order to minimize complaints such as early feeling of fullness, blockage, nausea and vomiting, meal duration should be kept at a minimum. 20-30 min. and each bite should be chewed at least 15-20 times. Another thing you should pay attention to is the solid-liquid distinction. Liquids should not be taken with meals, and half an hour should be left between meals. Separation of solids and liquids is very important in order to avoid dumping syndrome and to use the stomach volume with quality. Finally, making 4-6 meals a day suitable for the shrinking stomach volume and making this a habit is important for quality nutrition and maintaining weight loss/maintenance.