Morbid obesity, as the name suggests, is considered a disease that develops because of gaining excess weight much more weight than your ideal body weight. This condition negatively affects the immune system, nervous system, psychology, and blood vessel system. This disease begins with gaining fat and as it becomes worse, the excessive weight gain reduces […]

If you want to follow the gastric bypass diet without surgery, of course, it is possible to follow the diet. There are many people who have managed to lose weight with this method. However, you should not expect rapid weight loss as gastric bypass patients experience. Obese patients lose almost 80% of their excess weight

Why Gastric Botox in Turkey? Botox or Botulinum Toxin has been used widely for the treatment of obesity over the last decade. But unfortunately, it’s not accounted as one of the affordable procedures even though the process is simpler than the other bariatric options and the effects are not permanent. The high price urges patients

Different Types of Obesity To solve a problem, first, you need to know its causes. Obesity, as a serious risk factor for many diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, high blood glucose, liver cancer, and many more health issues, is a big challenge for almost 650 million adults in the world. But to

Obalon Gastric Balloon The Obalon gastric balloon is a type of balloon used for the treatment of obesity.  As I’ve mentioned before in the guide about gastric balloon procedures, people who do not have very severe obesity do not need to undergo invasive types of bariatric surgery. Instead, having gastric balloons temporarily in their bodies helps them lose

What Happens if I Smoke Before and After Bariatric Surgery? Studies demonstrate smoking after bariatric surgery has low or no effects on weight loss outcomes. However, it causes serious problems for patients including increased risk of ulcers, pulmonary complications,  infections, strokes, and heart attack, and also reducing the pace of wound healing. Not quitting in

How Is Eating Out After Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric patients should not assume their post-op life is like torture. Many of my patients ask about eating out after bariatric surgery and whether they can do it or not. The direct answer is, yes you can. But you need to bear in mind one major rule: choose

Closed or Laparoscopic Stomach Surgery Closed stomach surgery is a laparoscopic procedure that does not need large open wounds to see internal organs and perform the operation. Laparoscopic stomach surgery offers advantages for both the doctor and the patient. Today, almost all stomach reduction surgeries are performed with this method. What is Laparoscopic Surgery? During a laparoscopic operation, surgeons

Are you considering gastric sleeve surgery? You need to keep in mind that before the operation you should prepare yourself mentally. Being emotionally ready will help you a lot and make your recovery process much easier. Keep in mind that your physical, mental, and emotional state is equally important for your healing. There are many