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Successful Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Hi I'm Gavin I'm a 62 year old male from the UK. I started my Gastric Sleeve surgery journey on 23rd June 2023 when I enquired about the procedures offered by Dr Ceyhun Aydogan from his assistant Sule. The information was very comprehensive and by the 15th July I had booked my procedure. My wife Pam and I travelled to Istanbul on Sunday 24th September and I had my surgery on Monday 25th. The surgery was very comfortable with minimum pain, the staff were very supportive and informative of what was happening. I started my rehabilitation four hours after my return to my room with hourly walks which helped very much. During my two night stay at the clinic we were looked after very well, and Pam received three meals each day of high quality and was able to sleep over. I was discharged back to the Plaza Hotel on Wednesday 27th once everything was checked and satisfactory. Dietician Amy came to meet with us before we left to introduce us to the dietary programme that would start with the clear broth initially and at regular supervised intervals the diet would change. She explained that she, Selvi and Nora would be my dieticians for the next 12 months and introduced us to the WhatsApp support group. I also got my supply of high protein shakes and multivitamins and minerals for me to bring back to the UK Sadly I understand the need for bland broth but it was totally tasteless and in most cases just a bowl of hot water Yuk!!!! We continued to mobilise and I actually used the Spa gymnasium for the treadmill and swimming pool to enable me to improve on my recovery, Pam used the swimming pool daily much to her enjoyment. We spent some time out and about away from the hotel sightseeing which was important for both physical and mental health. We flew back to the UK on Sunday 1st October and everything was good. Since my arrival back in the UK my Dietician team has changed a little, it is Dr Muhammed - Post Operative Doctor and Selvi and Doga as dieticians. They are very supportive and we remain in contact frequently, daily to start with but as time has progressed this has become weekly maybe fornightly. I'll update them at intervals on what I'm eating sending them pictures and reporting on my progress, and as I progress they will update and amend my diet to the next level with lots of information on what I'm eating and why. I weigh in monthly and send them the results along with pictures of my body changes and my body measurements. The team have been brilliant, so very supportive and when I have had questions about things I don't understand they very promptly answer. If you are going to consider this surgery I would recommend this clinic and surgeon and the post-op team. Please please don't make this journey on your own you need a companion with you all the way...... I watched people alone who were scared and this is not necessary. The procedure fees cover your partner or companion you just need to fund the extra air fare. It has been a great move on my part. To date as at 01.01.24 I have lost 33.2kg (5 stone) in 14 weeks. Good Luck