Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey
The gold-standard bariatric procedure for long-term weight loss and type 2 diabetes remission — performed at Temos-accredited partner hospitals in Antalya by experienced bariatric surgeons.
Surgery time
90–150 min
Hospital stay
3–4 nights
Stay in Antalya
7 days
Anaesthesia
General
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Am I a candidate for gastric bypass?
Bypass is often recommended over the sleeve in the situations below. Final eligibility is always confirmed by our surgeons after a full medical assessment.
✓ Your BMI is 35+ and you live with type 2 diabetes — bypass has the strongest evidence for diabetes remission
✓ You suffer from severe acid reflux (GORD), which a sleeve can worsen but a bypass typically improves
✓ You need revision surgery after a previous gastric sleeve or band that did not deliver lasting results
Not sure which procedure suits you? Compare with gastric sleeve →
THE PROCEDURE
How gastric bypass surgery works
1
Small stomach pouch
Keyhole surgery creates a small pouch at the top of your stomach — roughly the size of an egg — which becomes your new, smaller stomach.
2
Intestinal re-routing
The small intestine is re-routed and connected to the pouch, so food bypasses most of the stomach and the first section of intestine — reducing calorie absorption.
3
Metabolic reset
Gut hormone changes reduce hunger and improve blood sugar control — many patients see diabetes improvement within days, before major weight loss begins.
RECOVERY
Your recovery timeline
Week 1–2
Liquid diet and daily short walks. Fit-to-fly check on day 7 before you return home.
Week 3–4
Soft foods. Office work usually resumes within 2–3 weeks.
Month 2–3
Normal textured meals in small portions, with lifelong vitamin supplementation starting now.
Month 12–18
Most patients reach 70–80% excess weight loss with our structured dietitian follow-up.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Gastric bypass or gastric sleeve — which is better?
Neither is universally better. Bypass tends to deliver slightly higher weight loss and stronger diabetes remission, and it helps reflux; the sleeve is a shorter, technically simpler operation with no intestinal re-routing. Our surgeons recommend the right option after reviewing your health profile.
Will my type 2 diabetes go away?
Many patients experience significant improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes after bypass, sometimes within days of surgery. Outcomes vary by individual — duration of diabetes and current medication play a role, which our team evaluates during assessment.
Do I need vitamins for life after bypass?
Yes. Because bypass reduces nutrient absorption, daily multivitamin, B12, iron and calcium supplementation is lifelong. Your discharge pack includes a full supplement plan and our dietitians monitor your levels during follow-up.
How long do I stay in Antalya?
Plan for 7 days: 3–4 nights in hospital, then recovery at your hotel with a final surgeon review and fit-to-fly approval before flying home.
Take the first step today
Send us your details for a free, no-obligation assessment — our bariatric team will review your case and answer every question you have.
