🩺 Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mani Habibi, Bariatric Surgeon · Last updated: 8 October 2026

UK Patients Welcome · Temos-Accredited Hospitals · IFSO-Member Surgeons

Packages from £2,800 · surgery, hospital, transfers, medications & aftercare included · hotel booked separately — vs £12,000–£20,000 at UK private clinics

Gastric Bypass Cost in Turkey

What does gastric bypass cost in Turkey — and why do UK patients save up to £10,000? The honest answer: from £2,800 for the package, confirmed in a written quote, with your hotel nights shown separately. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine — restricting portions AND reducing calorie absorption. Patients typically lose 70–80% of excess weight within 18–24 months, and type 2 diabetes often goes into remission, frequently within weeks of surgery.

Procedure time

2–3 hours

Hospital stay

2–3 nights

Stay in Antalya

6–7 nights

Type 2 diabetes

Often remission

BYPASS VS SLEEVE

Which operation is right for you?

Bypass vs sleeve comparison
FeatureGastric BypassGastric Sleeve
Excess weight loss70–80%60–70%
Type 2 diabetesHigh remission rates, often within weeksSignificant improvement
Acid refluxUsually resolvesCan worsen
Surgery time2–3 hours45–60 min
SupplementsStricter lifelong regimeSimpler basics
Revision optionYes — the go-to after a failed sleeve or bandPermanent, not revisable to itself

🤔 Still weighing it up? Our Sleeve vs Bypass guide goes deeper — and your free assessment gives you a personal recommendation, not a sales pitch.

YOUR SURGEONS

Who performs gastric bypass surgery at NewMe?

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bülbüller — Bariatric Surgeon
BARIATRIC SURGEON

Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bülbüller

Decades of academic and clinical bariatric practice, specialising in laparoscopic obesity surgery.

30+ YearsIFSO MemberProfessor of Surgery
Gastric SleeveGastric BypassRevision Surgery

Meet the team →

Op. Dr. Mani Habibi — Bariatric Surgeon
BARIATRIC SURGEON

Op. Dr. Mani Habibi

Co-founder of NewMe Health Clinic — laparoscopic bariatric surgeon known for meticulous technique and lifelong patient follow-up.

Co-Founder NewMeIFSO MemberLaparoscopic Surgery
Gastric SleeveGastric BypassGastric Balloon

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🏅 IFSO-member surgeons · 17,500+ bariatric procedures performed collectively · every operation in a Temos-accredited international hospital.

YOUR JOURNEY

Six to seven nights in Antalya — then a new metabolism

Before you travel

Video consultation, history assessment and pre-op plan; your coordinator schedules your hospital admission and transfers around your dates and can help you book a hotel nearby.

Days 1–2 — Arrival, tests & surgery

VIP transfer, admission and full work-up on day one; your 2–3 hour operation on day two, waking to 24-hour nursing care.

Days 3–4 — Hospital recovery

Supervised liquid intake begins; you’re walking early and monitored around the clock.

Days 5–6 — Hotel recovery

Comfortable rest near the clinic with daily check-ins as your energy returns.

Day 7 — Final check & fly home

Fit-to-fly clearance, GP-ready surgical report and your staged nutrition plan.

Weeks 1–8 at home

Liquid → puréed → soft → normal healthy eating, remotely guided; dumping syndrome education included (it’s manageable — and it discourages sugar).

REAL TRANSFORMATIONS

Real NewMe patients — before & after

Sleeve or bypass, the destination is the same: a body that finally cooperates. Every photo below is a NewMe patient.

Weight loss surgery before and after — NewMe Health Clinic patient
Weight loss surgery before and after — NewMe patient
Weight loss surgery before and after — NewMe Health Clinic patient
Weight loss surgery before and after — NewMe Health Clinic patient
Weight loss transformation — NewMe patient
Obesity surgery before and after — NewMe patient

Results shown are real NewMe patients; individual outcomes vary. Tap any photo to enlarge.

LIFELONG AFTERCARE

A 5-year programme, not a goodbye at the airport

📱 Structured remote follow-up. Video check-ins at 2 and 6 weeks, then 3, 6 and 12 months — and a 24/7 WhatsApp line answered within hours.

🇬🇧 UK follow-up clinics, twice a year. Your surgeon sees former patients in person on twice-yearly UK visits — cities and dates rotate and are announced ahead of time, so follow-up never requires a flight back to Turkey.

💊 Lifelong supplementation. Bypass reduces absorption by design, so daily multivitamin, B12, iron, calcium and vitamin D are non-negotiable — we hand you the exact protocol.

📈 Patients who follow our 5-year aftercare programme typically maintain 60–70% of their initial weight loss long-term — aftercare isn’t an extra, it’s the other half of the operation.

FOR UK PATIENTS

Built around patients travelling from the UK

🇬🇧 English throughout

Free video consultation and every hospital conversation in fluent English — no translator between you and your surgeon.

✈️ 4-hour direct flights

Direct routes from most UK airports to Antalya, visa-free for UK passport holders; VIP transfer meets you at arrivals.

🩺 Surgeons who visit the UK

Our bariatric surgeons hold in-person follow-up clinics in the UK twice a year — in rotating major cities, with dates announced to patients in advance. Ask to join the next UK clinic list →

📋 GP-ready surgical report

Full English-language surgical report, sick note if needed, and a remote follow-up schedule your GP can work with.

PRICING

How much does gastric bypass cost in Turkey?

Gastric bypass surgery in Turkey costs from £2,800 at NewMe — surgery, hospital stay, tests, transfers, medications and aftercare included, with hotel nights booked separately — versus £12,000–£20,000 at UK private clinics.

UK private clinics

£12,000–£20,000

surgery fee — extras on top

NewMe package

from £2,800

surgery + hospital + tests + transfers + medications + 5-year aftercare (hotel separate)

Wait time

2–4 weeks

vs 18–36 months on NHS lists

£2,800 is the starting price; your exact figure depends on your medical picture — primary vs revision surgery, BMI and health conditions. After your free assessment you receive a written figure covering surgery, hospital, tests, medications, transfers and aftercare, with your recommended hotel nights listed separately. Your written quote is your final price; there are no hidden extras.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

What’s included in the £2,800 package?

🏥 Medical & surgical

Surgery by IFSO-member surgeons, full hospital stay in a private room, anaesthesia team, all pre-op tests (blood panel, ECG, X-ray, ultrasound) and post-op medications.

🚐 Travel & comfort

VIP airport transfers both ways, all clinic–hospital–hotel transport, and your companion welcome throughout — including staying in your hospital room.

💬 Lifelong aftercare

Structured video follow-ups (2w, 6w, 3m, 6m, 12m), 24/7 WhatsApp line, GP-ready surgical report and our surgeons’ twice-yearly UK visits.

🏨 Hotel — booked separately

Hotel nights are not part of the package. Your recommended recovery nights at our partner 5-star hotel are quoted alongside your written offer, so you see the full cost up front — and VIP transfers to and from the hotel are included.

📖 New to the procedure itself? Mechanism, step-by-step surgery and candidacy live in our full gastric bypass guide.

GASTRIC BYPASS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is gastric bypass safe in Turkey?

Safety follows the team: a Temos-accredited hospital, IFSO-member surgeons and 17,500+ collective procedures — see the NHS overview of weight loss surgery for the general risks. Major complications needing another operation are uncommon, and your surgeon explains your personal risk before you book.

How much weight will I lose?

Typically 70–80% of excess weight within 18–24 months — a patient 50kg above their ideal weight can expect to lose 35–40kg. Long-term, patients following our 5-year programme maintain 60–70% of that loss.

Does bypass really put type 2 diabetes into remission?

For many patients, yes — often within days or weeks, before major weight loss, because rerouting the intestine changes the hormones that control blood sugar. Many leave hospital already reducing medication under medical guidance.

Can bypass fix a failed sleeve or band?

Yes — bypass is the standard revisional operation after a sleeve, band or previous bypass that hasn’t delivered. Revision cases are assessed individually by our surgeons.

How long am I in Antalya?

6–7 nights: two pre-op days, 2–3 hospital nights, then hotel recovery until your final check around day 7, when you’re cleared to fly.

When can I return to work?

Desk work in 10–14 days, light physical work 3–4 weeks, heavy manual labour 6–8 weeks. Walking from day one; light cardio from week 3–4 with your surgeon’s OK.

Will I have loose skin?

Very possibly — 70–80% excess weight loss is dramatic. Many patients later plan body contouring (tummy tuck, arm or thigh lift) with our plastic surgery team: one clinic, one continuous journey.

How do I secure a surgery date?

After your assessment and written quote, a deposit on our secure deposit page reserves your surgeon and date — deducted in full from your total.

Is the hotel included in the price?

No. Hotel nights are not part of the package. Your package covers surgery, your hospital nights, tests, medications, VIP transfers and aftercare; your recommended recovery nights at our partner 5-star hotel are quoted alongside your written offer.

Why is gastric bypass cheaper in Turkey than in the UK?

Lower staff and hospital running costs and a favourable exchange rate — not lower standards. Your operation takes place at Anatolia Hospital in Antalya, one of NewMe’s contracted institutions, accredited by Temos for Quality in Medical Care, performed by IFSO-member bariatric surgeons.

Diabetes, reflux, severe obesity — bypass answers all three.

Send your details for a free assessment — an honest recommendation from surgeons who perform this every week.

Contracted Institutions

OTEK PolyclinicAnatolia HospitalLand of Smile DentalVarisson Clinic

All treatments are performed at partner hospitals holding official health tourism authorization.