GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Q: Which age range is Gastric Sleeve Surgery suitable for?
A: The age range of 18-70 is the appropriate age range for bariatric surgery.
Q: When can I get pregnant after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Weight loss continues for one year after the surgery. The body tries to regulate the balance of vitamins, proteins, and hormones after the surgery. For this reason, it is safer to become pregnant one year after the operation.
Q: Will there be pain after gastric sleeve surgery?
A: Gas pain may occur on the first day. Our patients can easily overcome this pain by taking frequent and slow walks.
Q: When will the internal sutures heal after the gastric sleeve surgery?
A: Recovery is observed between 15-30 days after the surgery.
Q: When can work be started after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Office jobs two weeks after surgery; It is appropriate to return to work that requires physical strength after one month.
Q: When can sports be started after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Regular daily walks should be started immediately after the operation. Weight training and running should be started one month later with the advice of a doctor.
Q: Is alcohol consumed after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Alcohol consumption is prohibited for the first six months.
Q: When can I go to the Sea/Pool/Turkish Bath after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: After a month.
Q: Will there be hair loss after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Hair loss may occur in some patients due to metabolic changes. Lost hair grows back. It is necessary to use the recommended vitamins and proteins regularly to reduce hair loss.
Q: After gastric sleeve surgery, can I consume acidic beverages (coke, mineral water, etc.)?
A: Acidic beverages should not be consumed in the first year.
Q: Can I consume coffee after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
A: Coffee should not be drunk for the first month as it triggers ulcers. Decaffeinated coffee should be preferred in the second month and there is no harm in drinking caffeinated coffee at the end of the second month.
Q: How will be sex life after gastric sleeve surgery?
A: The first month is not recommended.
Q: Can I use painkillers if I have pain after gastric sleeve surgery?
A: It is not considered appropriate to take painkillers in an oral way in the first month. Painkillers that dissolve under the tongue are preferred.
Q: Are pre-examination and control done before gastric sleeve surgery?
A: Cardiology consultation and EKG
Internal medicine consultation
General Surgery consultation
Dietitian consultation
Psychiatric consultation
Endoscopy
Whole blood analysis
Full abdominal ultrasound
Lung X-ray
Q: How are the post-operative controls done?
A: General surgery and dietician controls are performed on the 7th day, 1st month, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, and 12th month. During these periods, the results of whole blood analysis, diet regimen, and the patient's complaints, if any, are emphasized.
Required examinations; ECG, chest X-ray, blood test, detailed endoscopy, lower abdominal ultrasonography
Q: When can you take a shower after gastric sleeve surgery?
A: After leaving the hospital, the patient can take a shower. At first, care should be taken that the dressings are closed while taking a shower.
TRANSIT BIPARTITION/METABOLIC SURGERY (Type 2 Diabetes Surgery)
Q: What is Metabolic Surgery?
A: Metabolic surgery is applied to Type 2 diabetes patients; It is a treatment aimed at curing diabetes mellitus permanently. There is no need for the patient to be overweight for metabolic surgery, which is a treatment method that overweight diabetes patients can also choose.
Q: How is Transit Bipartition surgery performed?
A: It takes place in two stages. In the first stage, in order to control blood sugar, a portion of the stomach volume is removed and the stomach is reduced. At this stage, it is taken in the part of the stomach where the hormone that increases the appetite and desire to eat is located.
In the second stage, after a part of the intestine is removed, two different intestinal tracts are created, the first between the stomach and the intestine, and the second between the small intestine and the small intestine.
Q: Can Transit Bipartition Surgery be applied to Type 1 patients?
A: No. Type 1 patients do not need this surgery because they do not produce insulin.
SAPPHIRE FUE TECHNIC – HAIR AND BEARD TRANSPLANTATION PROCEDURES
Q: Which transplantation technic is better?
A: There are two technics; FUE (follicular unit transplantation) and DHI(direct hair implant).
FUE is a more comfortable technic. FUE procedures have faster healing time. FUE method is preferable because it promises better results, lesser pain/discomfort leaves no scars, and is overall more effective.
Q: Are needed bandages for graft and transplant areas after the process?
A: No, it is not needed to bandages in the Sapphire Fue procedure like in the DHI procedure.
Q: What should be careful after hair transplantation?
A: After the operation, it should drink plenty of water to remove the anesthesia effect from the body in the first days.
It should be avoided hats, sweatshirts, or turtleneck sweaters because they may touch the transplanted area while wearing them for the first month.
It can be preferred wide-collar t-shirts and sweats for the first month.
It should be protected your head from blows for the first month.
It shouldn’t be scratched and touched to the transplanted area for the first month.
Q: Is it given medicine for use after the transplantation?
A: Yes. It is given painkillers, antibiotics, and medicine to remove edema. The patient needs to use them regularly till all of them are finished.
Q: Why should I use the package that the hair specialist gave me?
A: Yes, because this package is important for the recovery of grafted and transplanted areas. This package is known as transplantation support care products, too.
Q: When can I take shower?
A: You can wash your head like the specialist describe you with the products that are suggested by the specialist in the first weeks.
Q: Can I drink alcohol or smoke?
A: You shouldn't drink alcohol and smoke for the first month.
Q: When can I have a bath?
A: You can have a bath after one month.
Also, you should avoid swimming in the sea or pool and avoid to go sauna.
Q: Can I do sports or exercise after the transplantation?
A: You should avoid heavy sports for the first month.
Q: Which position should I sleep in after the transplantation?
A: You should lie back for the first two days after the transplantation. Also, you shouldn't bend your head for the first five days.