A new stomach pouch or the size of your sleeve is not designed to hold a lot of food or fluid at one time. If you eat a decent amount of food (for a weight loss surgery patient) and then drink a bunch of water you could vomit simply because that liquid doesn't have anywhere else to go.

The cost of a gastric balloon procedure varies depending on the country and clinic, but it is generally more affordable than more invasive bariatric surgeries. In Turkey, the cost can range from $2,000 to $4,000, which is significantly less than in Western countries. The price typically includes the balloon insertion, removal, and follow-up care.

The choice between gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass depends on individual factors. The sleeve is less invasive and focuses solely on restricting stomach size, while the bypass alters both stomach size and digestive processes. Bypass surgery often results in more weight loss but comes with higher risks of malabsorption and complications.

The Allurion swallowable gastric balloon, which doesn’t require surgery or endoscopy, is a breakthrough weight-loss solution available in Turkey. Many international patients have chosen this option due to its convenience and minimal invasiveness. Reviews highlight the ease of the procedure—patients swallow the balloon in capsule form, and it inflates in the stomach, leading to gradual weight loss. Most patients report a positive experience, citing Turkey’s state-of-the-art medical facilities and the attention to... +More

Bread, Rice, and Pasta - Because of the starchy nature of bread, rice, and pasta, after your surgery, they can form a paste in your throat that is hard to swallow without liquid. In some cases, they can block the stoma, the hole to the pouch that is your new stomach.