Many UK patients wait years for weight-loss surgery or are quoted £10,000 or more privately. A gastric sleeve in Istanbul costs a fraction of that, but the price only means something if you know what is included and who looks after you when you are back home. This guide sets out both.
Estimated price and what is included
New City Clinic’s estimated 2026 package for a gastric sleeve is €2,500. It covers the operation at a licensed hospital, 2–3 nights in hospital, hotel stay for the rest of your trip, airport and hospital transfers, pre-operative tests, an English-speaking coordinator and complication insurance. Flights are not included. The final price is confirmed in writing after your free assessment.
Who is a candidate?
A sleeve is usually considered with a BMI of 40 or more, or 35 or more with a related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea. The general surgeon decides after reviewing your tests; with significant reflux a bypass may be the better choice.
How long you stay in Turkey
The keyhole operation takes about 1–1.5 hours. You stay 2–3 nights in hospital and usually fly home on day 5–7. Desk work is possible after about two weeks; heavy exercise after six weeks.
Diet and aftercare back in the UK
You follow a staged diet: liquids for two weeks, then purées and soft food before normal textures. Vitamins and blood tests are needed for life. We send your discharge summary in English so your GP can follow you, and our team stays in touch by WhatsApp.
How to compare quotes
Ask every clinic for the surgeon’s name, the hospital, the number of nights, what happens if there is a complication and which follow-up is included. A cheaper quote that leaves these out is not cheaper in the end.
Gastric sleeve in Turkey for UK patients with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about Gastric sleeve in Turkey for UK patients, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price in pounds?
Packages are priced in euros; the written quote shows the exact amount.
Do I need a gastroscopy?
The surgeon decides; it is often done in Istanbul before the operation and is part of the work-up.
Can I go back to the gym?
Light walking from day one; gym and heavy lifting after about six weeks.
Deciding on Gastric sleeve in Turkey for UK patients is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
