Maagballon
Gastric Balloon
HOW DOES THE BALLOON WORK?
A gastric balloon, also known as stomach balloon, is an inflatable medical device that is temporarily placed into the stomach to reduce weight. It is marketed to provide weight loss when diet and exercise have failed and surgery is not wanted or not recommended. .
The procedure is done by endoscopy and your completed sedated to the point your sleeping. There is no over night stay and the procedure takes approx 15 mins. .
The gastric balloon can be inserted for 6 months or 12 months, we would recommend having the balloon for 12 months. Once this time is up, you will need to return to have the balloon removed. With our gastric balloon package, when you return, the removal of the balloon is included in the price. .
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SURGERY?
Is your BMI over 28? (If you do not know your BMI then let us know your height and weight and we can work it out for you.) .
Do you have any on-going medical conditions? (such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Heart problems) .
Have you ever had any previous surgeries? .
Do you take any kind of medication and if so what dosage? .
CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME?
Yes you can bring a partner or companion with you at no extra cost. They will also share all transfers, have a bed in your hospital room and be served 3 meals a day. .
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE?
- Gastric Balloon
- All Pre-op tests
- Transfers
- Dedicated After-Care Team
- 1 Companion
- 24/7 English Speaking Carers with you at the hospital
- Access to our Private Facebook Support Group
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BOOKING WITH GET SLIM IN TURKEY?
We offer a totally unique service in that we provide English speaking carers to help look after you whilst in the hospital 24hrs a day. They are there to provide translation for you between any non-English speaking hospital staff, explain the procedure so you are fully aware at all times and they also offer support and ensure there are no communication issues. This service is unique to Get Slim in Turkey, and we have a team of English Speaking Carers at both hospitals 7 days a week. .
Unlike the majority of the other companies advertising similar packages, we are fully licensed and authorised to provide Medical Tourism in Turkey by the Turkish Government. .
Get Slim in Turkey does not believe our service ends once you have had your surgery. Once you have left Turkey and returned home, you will have access to our dedicated online after-care team, who can assist with any post-op queries or questions you may have and can also liaise directly with your surgeon on your behalf.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AFTER BALLOON
Some people find it difficult to tolerate some foods and this can vary from person to person. The most common foods to initially cause problems may be dry meat, soft white bread, rice, stringy or fibrous vegetables, salad, sweet corn, nuts, dried fruit, pips and seeds. If you find you can’t tolerate a certain food, try it again in a few weeks’ time. There is a lot of adaptation in the first few months and you will manage it all in time. .
VOMITING - You should not expect to be sick after gastric balloon. If you are sick at any time it is likely you have either eaten too much, too quickly, not chewed the food enough or had a drink too near to the meal. .
CONSTIPATION – Although this is normal you should have at least 2 litres of water a day. Try to choose more high fibre foods eg. whole grain products, fruit and vegetables. Regular exercise also helps to alleviate constipation. .
DIARRHOEA – This can also be normal in the early stages, but you can take REFLOR sachets or IMMODIUM to help. Also make sure you stay hydrated by drinking a minimum of 2 litres of water a day. .
TIREDNESS – This is normal in the first few weeks after surgery. Again each person is different so you need to listen to your body. .
WHAT AFTERCARE WILL I RECEIVE ONCE I RETURN TO HOME?
We have an online support network which is available 7 days a week and you will be given an emergency telephone number in Turkey for a member of GSIT that you can call at any time. .
HOW DO I BOOK?
Prior to booking your flights you must first ensure that your BMI is over 30 and that if you are taking any medications or had previous surgeries you have advised the GSIT team and sent ALL the information needed for approval by the surgeon. .
You then need to check your dates with the GSIT team for availability before booking. To confirm your surgery we will take a deposit payment of £300/300€. Once we have confirmed the date you need to arrange your own flights and once booked send the GSIT team a screenshot of your flight tickets, copies of yours and your companions (if you are bringing one) passport. .
We also need an email address and phone number that you can be contacted on and we will then book you in for your procedure and send you a booking confirmation. .
There are NO waiting lists as we can do several surgeries a day. .
The closest airport is IZMIR – ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT. .
If travelling alone and would like a surgery buddy, we can also pair you off with other patients if dates coincide with each other. .
WHICH AIRLINES FLY TO IZMIR?
Currently PEGASUS has cheap direct flights from London Stansted. EASYJET also has direct flights from Gatwick from April onwards. AER LINGUS, SUNWAY and SUN EXPRESS have flights from Dublin direct in the summer and winter And TURKISH AIRLINES have flights via Istanbul in the winter. .
HOW DO I PAY FOR SURGERY?
There is £300/300€ deposit required, you will pay the remaining balance upon arrival to the hospital. Cash payment can be paid in Euros or English Sterling (Scottish & Irish Notes are not accepted in Turkey). Alternatively you can also pay by credit/debit card. If choosing this method, there is an additional charge of 10% depending on your bank and your bank may also charge a conversion fee. .
PLEASE NOTE: If paying in English Sterling only new style notes are now accepted in Turkey.
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