Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Medical Park Fatih Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Sibel Gelecek Geyik.:
It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.
Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.
The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Sibel Gelecek Geyik are as follows:
The way your small intestine and stomach handle your food is changed and this plays a major role in Gastric Bypass being one of the most effective weight loss surgeries. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. We bring to you the various complications and risks that are natural to occur when a weight loss procedure has been performed.:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. Here is a list of some additional positives of weight loss procedures other than being a solution for obesity.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityThere are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. In order to check how appropriate the process is going to be the surgeon recommends tests related to the respiratory and heart functions as well such as Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing etc.
It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.
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