What patients from the UK, Ireland and Europe say about their gastric sleeve surgery experience in Istanbul.
The following reviews are from patients who travelled to Istanbul for gastric sleeve surgery. They reflect individual experiences — results vary between patients.
"Everything was organised from the moment I landed. The coordinator met me at the airport and I never had to worry about getting anywhere on my own. The hospital was clean and professional and the nursing team was attentive throughout my stay."
"I was sceptical about going abroad for surgery but the process here was thorough. The pre-operative tests were done properly, the surgeon spent time explaining everything, and the leak test before I left hospital gave me real peace of mind."
"The team communicated in clear English throughout. I had a lot of questions and every one was answered honestly — not just told what I wanted to hear. The diet plan they sent me home with was genuinely useful and the follow-up after I returned was responsive."
"I brought my sister with me and her accommodation was included which I hadn't expected. Having someone with me made a huge difference. The trip was well-planned — I always knew what was happening next and nothing felt rushed."
"At 51 I had a lot of concerns about risk. The anaesthesia consultation reassured me and the surgeon was direct about what the surgery would and wouldn't achieve. I felt like a patient, not a customer. That distinction mattered to me."
"No deposit required — just a flight ticket and passport. That alone showed me the confidence they had in their own process. The surgery went smoothly and the hospital aftercare during my 2 nights was good. The VIP transfers were a nice touch — one less thing to stress about."
Reviews represent the personal experiences of individual patients. Individual results and experiences vary. These accounts are provided for informational purposes and are not a guarantee of outcome.
Across patient feedback, certain aspects of the experience are mentioned consistently:
Patients frequently mention that the fact all tests were done before surgery — not skipped — gave them confidence in the process.
Clear English communication throughout is one of the most consistently valued aspects for UK and Irish patients.
Knowing transfers were handled from arrival to departure removed a significant source of stress for international patients unfamiliar with Istanbul.
The included companion place in the package is repeatedly highlighted as meaningful — patients did not have to travel alone.
The detailed, personalised diet plan provided at discharge and the ongoing follow-up nutrition support are mentioned positively across reviews.
Patients who were aware of what a leak test is — and knew it was performed before discharge — specifically cited this as reassuring.