Frequently Asked Questions
We have put together the most curious questions about obesity on a single page.
When can I get pregnant after gastric sleeve surgery?
Pregnancy is recommended at the earliest 1 year after gastric sleeve surgery. Pregnancy can be considered after weight loss stops and the body stabilizes itself. Otherwise, growth retardation may occur in the child.
Is it necessary to use drugs for life after gastric sleeve surgery?
In the first nine months after gastric sleeve surgery, only stomach preservatives and multivitamins need to be taken. After nine months, these drugs are discontinued. So there is no lifetime drug use.
Is there an age limit for gastric sleeve surgery?
The age range between 18 and 65 is appropriate for this surgery. However, if the necessary permissions are obtained, people over 65 years old may also have this surgery. If it is absolutely necessary, the 16-17 age group may have the surgery as well.
When can I start working after gastric sleeve surgery?
If you do not have a manuel labor and you work in the office environment, you can work 1 week after the day of the surgery.
How much weight do I have to have to get a gastric sleeve surgery?
Your body mass index is important, not your weight. The body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight by the square of your height in meters.
How many days you have to stay in the hospital for gastric sleeve surgery?
Pre-operative examinations and if everything goes well, the patient will be hospitalized for a total of three days with postoperative observation.

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