Important Note on Results
Weight loss results after gastric sleeve surgery vary significantly between individuals. Factors including starting weight, age, commitment to the diet plan, physical activity and individual metabolism all affect outcomes. The accounts on this page represent real patient experiences and are not presented as typical or guaranteed results. Surgery is one part of a longer journey.
What Patients Have Shared
The following accounts are from patients who have shared their experiences. Names have been shortened for privacy.
Sarah M. — United Kingdom
Starting BMI: 41 · Age at surgery: 34 · Travel: London to Istanbul
"I had been trying to lose weight for years with no lasting success. After my gastric sleeve in Istanbul, I finally had the tool I needed. The team was professional and the process was exactly as they described in advance — no surprises. The pre-operative tests gave me confidence that the team took my safety seriously."
"The diet plan provided after surgery was detailed and practical. The follow-up communication after I returned home was genuinely useful — not just a generic email but real responses to my questions."
JOURNEY DETAILS
Trip duration: 4 days
Return to work: 3 weeks
Location: London, UK
Michael O. — Ireland
Starting BMI: 37 · Age at surgery: 47 · Travel: Dublin to Istanbul
"I was nervous about travelling abroad for surgery. My wife came with me — one guest is included in the package which made a big difference. From the airport transfer to discharge everything was organised. The coordinator answered every question I had, often within minutes."
"The hospital was clean, modern and the nursing care was good. The surgeon explained everything clearly during the pre-operative consultation. I felt informed rather than pushed."
JOURNEY DETAILS
Trip duration: 4 days
Companion: Wife
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Lisa T. — United Kingdom
Starting BMI: 39 · Age at surgery: 42 · Travel: Manchester to Istanbul
"I researched this for months before deciding. I was particularly worried about safety — I read a lot of negative things online about surgery abroad. What reassured me was the fact that the tests were done before surgery and that a leak test was performed afterwards. That showed the team was following a proper process."
"The recovery was harder than I expected for the first two weeks but the team was responsive when I had questions. The nutrition guidance was really detailed."
JOURNEY DETAILS
Trip duration: 4 days
Return to work: 2.5 weeks
Location: Manchester, UK
James P. — United Kingdom
Starting BMI: 44 · Age at surgery: 51 · Travel: Birmingham to Istanbul
"At 51 I had type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure alongside my weight. I asked a lot of questions before booking and the team answered all of them honestly. The process in Istanbul was well organised from start to finish."
"The surgeon spent time with me during the pre-op consultation and explained what the surgery would and wouldn't do. That honesty meant a lot."
JOURNEY DETAILS
Trip duration: 4 days
Conditions: T2 Diabetes, HBP
Location: Birmingham, UK
Individual outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed. These accounts represent the personal experiences of individual patients. Weight loss results depend on individual factors including starting weight, commitment to dietary and lifestyle changes, and overall health. Surgery is one part of a longer journey.