General information before and after stomach surgery

General information about questions before and after stomach surgery. What should you do before and after? What is a Psychologist? Only those who have graduated from a psychology “undergraduate” program can use the title of psychologist. Psychologists are professionals who examine the individual’s individual and social attitudes, behaviors, thinking and emotional states; and who base […]
What should I pay attention to in my diet before stomach surgery?

In the pre-operative period, it is important to reduce calorie intake, increase the number of meals and extend the duration of meals. Which foods will be prohibited after surgery? Legumes, caffeine, alcohol, gas-causing vegetables and fruits with high acid content should not be consumed for at least 2 months after surgery. Which supplements will I […]
How Much Weight Do I Need to Have to Have a Gastric Balloon?

There is no weight limit for the gastric balloon. It can be applied to overweight patients with a body mass index of over 25 kg/m2 or obese patients with a body mass index of over 30 kg/m2. Will You Gain Weight After the Gastric Balloon is Removed? After the gastric balloon is removed, the patient […]
What is Endoscopy and How is it Performed?

During endoscopy, air is inflated to inflate the stomach and duodenum so that the organs can be better seen and the endoscopy device can move easily. Then, a flexible endoscope device in the form of a hose with a light source and camera at its end is pushed through the mouth and throat into the […]
What is Laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is a surgical technique that allows surgeons to access the abdominal cavity and pelvis without making large incisions in the skin. Laparoscopy, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is performed with devices called laparoscopes. A laparoscope is a thin lighted tube with a high-resolution camera at the end, allowing the inside of the abdomen […]
Gastric Sleeve Surgery

In sleeve gastrectomy, the stomach is turned into a tube by surgical procedure. In the digestive system, almost all organs of this system are tubular. The esophagus, intestines, all are organs in the form of thin long tubes. The stomach, which is an exception in this system, is shaped like a pouch so that it […]
What is Obesity? How is it treated?

Obesity is the epidemic of our age. Our lifestyles, the food we eat, inadequate exercise, hard work and daily struggles to provide for our families cause us to live unhealthy lives. It is necessary to regain our health and life span, which are slowly slipping away from our grasp. What is Obesity? The numbers are […]