Patient Journey
An obesity patient often tries many solutions such as diet, exercise, and supportive medications for years to eliminate the struggles they face. However, after a while, these solutions may no longer be sufficient to resolve the condition. Obesity surgeries, at this point, are scientifically proven and the most effective treatments for weight loss worldwide.
If you believe you are a suitable candidate for obesity surgery or if you have regained weight after surgery at another clinic, you can have a consultation with Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun.
In this consultation, Prof. Coşkun will listen to your obesity history, review the processes you have gone through so far, provide information on whether you are suitable for surgery, and explain the appropriate solutions in detail.
Based on the information you obtain, you may need some time to discuss with your family and get their support before making the decision to proceed with surgery.
After deciding to undergo surgery, you will be provided with the necessary pre-surgery instructions based on your physical and mental health status.
The first steps for obesity surgery are as follows:
- Consultation with Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun
- Determining if you are suitable for surgery
- If you are suitable for surgery, information on the different surgery options and which one is most appropriate for you
- Decision on the surgery type together with Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun
- Body analysis by Bariatric Dietitian Nida Yıldız
- Biochemical-blood-electrolyte-vitamin analysis
- Endocrinological evaluation
- Cardiology-echocardiographic evaluation
- Pulmonology-respiratory function test evaluation
- Gastroenterology-endoscopic (gastroscopy) evaluation
- Psychiatric-psychological evaluation
- Anesthesia evaluation
- PCR and antibody testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic
For the success of obesity surgeries and smooth resolution of potential issues, it is crucial that these surgeries are performed in a fully equipped hospital with advanced technological devices, a scientifically strong medical team, and excellent organizational competence.
Your hospital admission for surgery will be planned in the morning. After necessary preparations, the surgery will be performed using laparoscopic or robotic surgical techniques.
The hospital stay lasts on average 3 days. During this time, you will receive further information and reminders about post-surgery rules. Bariatric nutrition education will also be provided.
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled. In the later stages, reminders will be sent for appointments to ensure that the treatment process continues smoothly.
After discharge, if you face any issues, our team will quickly provide solutions.
We aim to build a long-term collaboration with you to track and monitor the rules you need to follow after obesity surgery and to support you in maintaining the weight loss. Therefore, we encourage you to come for regular check-ups. We continue to support you in any aspect you wish to consult during this process.
