Nahlyn Griffiths reviewed I had a gastric sleeve on the 1/10/2024…
I had a gastric sleeve on the 1/10/2024 and has been the the best decision I made. I am 8 weeks PO and am down just over 3st. My co-ordinator was Bruce Grayson and he was very helpful, answered all my questions very quickly. I was at the Yasam hospital and had Dr Ali Tardu for my surgery. Pre tests were very efficient, we had chest xray, scans on abdomen, legs and chest, bloods and a meeting with phyciatrist. These were all done before being cleared for surgery. Staff at the hospital are all friendly and very attentive. There is always atranslator on shift and if the nurses didn't understand they came straight back with a translator so they understood what you was asking. Some got their phones out to help translate what they wanted to say. Cleaners and food couldn't fault any of it. We didn't arrive until gone 6pm and the first thing they asked was if we had eaten, as we hadn't eaten since around 8.30 uk time they brought us dinner. My mum came with me and she was pleased with the food, attentiveness and how I was treated. The only thing she would recommend for a companion is a sleep mask and ear plugs for when they come in and do their checks during the night. You can get food from the shop/small cafe downstairs wether it be a coffee, hot food or biscuits and chocolate. They have a outdoor seating area which my mum found nice, she got coffee, biscuits and had a vape whilst I slept. A few days after surgery, I joined her as the weather was nice and wanted the air. The only thing I would highly recommend is walk, walk walk walk and make friends with the people who are there and going through the same thing as you. I have great support in the girls I made friends, we exchanged numbers and have a whatsapp group, we talk most days and support each other when we have a down day/moment, help with food ideas etc. We're meeting up in the new year. I would highly recommend bookingsurgery.com. The hospital is like a hotel my husband said when I was giving him a tour when I arrived. The taxi service i would give 5* also, they meet you outside the airport take your luggage and give you WiFi so you can let your loved ones know you've arrived safely. They take you into the hospital and get you settled into your room. They dont let you carry your bags. On the way home, it's the same, they collect you, and they take you into the airport and to the check in desk. All together it's a 12/10 from me.
