Gastric Sleeve Recovery Timeline
Most international patients plan around 3 nights and 4 days in Turkey. Recovery continues after you return home, which is why clear expectations matter before you travel.
- 1
Arrival day
Arrival support and transfer arrangements help the patient settle into the short treatment schedule in Istanbul.
- 2
Pre-operative day
Blood tests, ECG, lung X-ray, doctor consultation and anaesthesia consultation are typically completed before the operation.
- 3
Surgery day
The procedure is performed in hospital. Recovery begins immediately after surgery with medical monitoring.
- 4
Hospital stay
The standard package includes 2 nights in hospital so the patient can be monitored and receive post-operative care.
- 5
Leak test and discharge planning
Post-operative checks help guide the next step of recovery before leaving the hospital.
- 6
Hotel stay
The package includes 1 hotel night after hospital discharge. This supports a more gradual transition before the flight home.
- 7
Return home
Flight timing should always follow doctor advice. Recovery does not stop after leaving Turkey.
- 8
Follow-up period
Hydration, nutrition, activity levels and diet progression continue to matter after the patient returns home.
What recovery questions matter most?
- How many days should I stay in Turkey?
- When is the leak test done?
- When can I travel back?
- What happens after the hotel night?
- Will I get a diet plan and follow-up?
Important recovery reminder
Recovery timing varies from person to person. Factors such as medical history, hydration, tolerance of diet stages and the surgeon's advice all matter. The content on this page is informational and should not replace medical instructions from the treating team.
Why follow-up support matters after flying home
Patients sometimes focus only on the days in Turkey, but the longer-term bariatric journey depends on continuing support. The diet plan, hydration guidance and follow-up communication can be just as important as the short hospital stay.
Useful related reads include the package page, the FAQ page and the BMI requirements page.
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