Istanbul Obesity Center

12/07/2026

🩸 Routine Blood Tests After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Regular blood tests are an important part of your recovery and long-term health after gastric sleeve surgery. They help detect possible vitamin and mineral deficiencies before symptoms appear.

🔍 Your routine follow-up may include:

✅ Complete Blood Count (CBC)
✅ Iron & Ferritin
✅ Vitamin B12
✅ Folate
✅ Vitamin D
✅ Calcium
✅ Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
✅ Albumin & Total Protein
✅ Liver Function Tests
✅ Kidney Function Tests

📅 Recommended follow-up:
3 months • 6 months • 12 months • Once a year

⚠️ Your doctor may request additional tests depending on your symptoms, medical history and supplement use.

Healthy weight loss is not only about the number on the scale — regular medical follow-up matters too. 💙

📩 Contact Istanbul Obesity Center for professional post-operative support.

05/07/2026

✨ A beautiful transformation after 1 year…

Gastric sleeve surgery is not only about losing weight; it is also about feeling lighter, healthier, more confident, and more energetic in daily life. 🤍

Our patient’s 1-year transformation is truly inspiring. This journey became possible with the right surgical planning, regular follow-up, new healthy eating habits, and of course, her own dedication.

Every body has a different journey. The most important thing is to move forward with a safe, sustainable, and personalized treatment plan.

Are you ready to start your own transformation journey? Contact us today.

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01/07/2026

Meet Mariana Silva, a Portuguese patient living in London. 🇵🇹🇬🇧

Mariana chose Gastric Sleeve Surgery as a step toward a healthier, more confident lifestyle.

Her journey was carefully planned with medical evaluation, a personalised surgical approach and post-operative follow-up support by our team at Istanbul Obesity Center.

Gastric sleeve surgery is not only about weight loss — it is about creating a sustainable lifestyle change with the right guidance, discipline and medical support.

We are proud to be part of Mariana’s transformation journey. 🤍

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✈️ International patient support available
💬 Contact us for detailed information

Results may vary from patient to patient. Suitability for surgery is determined after medical evaluation.

29/06/2026

Jade from London 🇬🇧 | 26 Days Post-Op

Only 26 days after her Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Jade is already seeing a beautiful change in her body and confidence.

This journey is not about becoming someone else — it’s about feeling lighter, healthier, and more in control of your life again.

Gastric Sleeve is a surgical weight loss method that helps patients achieve long-term results with the right medical team, nutrition plan, and post-operative support.

We are so proud of your progress, Jade. This is just the beginning. 🤍

Results may vary from person to person.

16/06/2026

This is not a before photo. This is proof. ✨

Samantha lost 120 lbs with gastric sleeve surgery at Istanbul Obesity Center — and her journey is still continuing.

This body carried years of emotional battles, physical limitations, self-doubt, hope, discipline, and strength. Today it represents something much bigger than weight loss.

It represents healing. It represents freedom.

Skin removal surgery is Samantha's next chapter, planned for 2026. And we are honored to walk beside her every step of the way.

Read her full transformation story at the link below 👇
https://istanbulobesitycenter.com/samantha-120lbs-gastric-sleeve-surgery-istanbul/

Samantha lost 120 lbs with gastric sleeve surgery Istanbul — read her real transformation story at Istanbul Obesity Center and discover what bariatric surgery can change in your life.

16/06/2026

120 lbs down.

This is Samantha — and this is not a "before" photo.
This is proof.

This body carried years of emotional battles, physical limitations, self-doubt, hope, discipline, and extraordinary strength. And today, it represents something far greater than weight loss.

It represents healing. It represents freedom.

After her gastric sleeve surgery, Samantha lost 120 pounds — and gained an entirely new life. But for many patients, transformation has more than one chapter. Skin removal surgery becomes the next step toward feeling fully at home in a new body.

Samantha's skin removal journey is planned for 2026, and we are honored to walk beside her through every stage of this process.

This is what courage looks like.*✨

_At Istanbul Obesity Center, we support our patients not just through surgery — but through every chapter of their transformation._

03/06/2026

From 105kg to 68kg. 37kg lost. One life changed.

She plateaued at 72kg for 4 months. Most people give up at that point.
She didn't.

"I've never seen the 60s on a scale. I want to." — One month later, she did.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a tool, not a magic fix. The real work starts inside the patient — long before the operating table.

At Istanbul Obesity Center, we've been providing the right environment, the right team, and the right support for 22 years.

https://istanbulobesitycenter.com/gastric-sleeve-before-and-after-105kg-68kg/

One of our patients went from 105kg to 68kg after gastric sleeve before and after surgery in Turkey. Read her honest story about recovery and life transformation at Istanbul Obesity Center.

03/06/2026

Started at 105kg. Now 68kg. 🩷

For the first time in her life, she is just one kilo away from being in the “healthy” BMI range — and yes, while BMI is not perfect, seeing that word next to her name means something deeply personal.

Gastric sleeve surgery is not a magic fix.
It is a tool.

The real transformation comes with discipline, consistency, patience, and choosing yourself again and again — even when the scale gets stuck, even when motivation drops, even when old habits try to come back.

After being stuck at 72kg for 4 months, she decided to push herself one more time.
Her goal was simple: to finally see the 60s on the scale.

And she did it. ✨

More confidence.
More freedom.
No more dreading shopping.
No more feeling limited by size.

This journey is not only about losing weight.
It is about gaining your life back.

Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.

24/05/2026

Gastric sleeve surgery is a powerful weight loss tool, but long-term success still depends on lifestyle, nutrition, and follow-up.

Some people may regain weight after gastric sleeve surgery because of:

• Returning to old eating habits
• Frequent snacking or high-calorie drinks
• Lack of protein intake
• Emotional eating
• Not being physically active
• Skipping regular follow-ups
• Gradually increasing portion sizes over time

The surgery helps reduce stomach capacity, but it does not remove habits. This is why post-operative support, dietitian guidance, and long-term motivation are essential.

At Istanbul Obesity Center, we support our patients not only during the surgery process, but also throughout their weight loss journey. Sustainable results come from the right procedure, the right guidance, and the right mindset. ✨

23/05/2026

Many people ask: *“Why do some patients regain weight after gastric sleeve surgery?”*

We explained this topic clearly in our new blog post. It may be helpful for anyone who wants to better understand long-term weight maintenance after surgery.

Remember, surgery gives you a strong start — but your daily habits protect your results. 💪

Read the full article here:

Weight regain after gastric sleeve surgery can happen for several reasons, including old eating habits, emotional eating, lack of follow-up, and lifestyle changes. Learn how to prevent it and maintain long-term results.