More Than Weight Loss.
It's A New Life.
Obesity surgery isn't about aesthetics; it's a medical intervention to reclaim your health, confidence, and freedom. Lasting support for long-term weight-loss success.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Obesity surgery isn't about aesthetics; it's a medical intervention to reclaim your health, confidence, and freedom. Lasting support for long-term weight-loss success.
AM I ELIGIBLE?Turkish Ministry of Health licensed and health-tourism authorized
Hospital stay until discharge, with transfers included
We speak your language
Dietitian follow-up included
Obesity is a chronic disease, not a lack of willpower.
Bariatric (obesity) surgery is a metabolic intervention that changes the anatomy of the stomach to limit food intake and reset the body's metabolic set-point. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) calls it the most effective and long-lasting treatment for severe obesity.
Eligibility generally starts at a BMI of 40, or 35–39.9 with obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea. Wholecares coordinates gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures at licensed partner hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey, where a gastric sleeve typically costs €2,400–€3,500 and a gastric bypass €3,200–€4,000, with the in-patient stay and airport transfers included.
Obesity is the excessive accumulation of body fat that impairs health. According to the World Health Organization, it's a complex condition influenced by genetics, hormones, and environment - often resistant to diet alone.
While nutrition and lifestyle play a role, genetics are crucial. Children of parents with obesity are considerably more likely to develop it themselves. Hormonal imbalances can also slow metabolism and trigger weight gain.
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery calls it the most effective and long-lasting treatment for severe obesity. Procedures like Sleeve Gastrectomy change your anatomy to limit food intake and reset your metabolic set-point.
Eligibility is based on Body Mass Index (BMI) and health conditions.
These thresholds are general guidance. Final eligibility is determined by the treating clinician at the partner hospital after a full assessment.
Learn if you meet the BMI required for a gastric sleeve or bypass. Get a free, personalized cost calculation.
CALCULATE MY COSTAdvanced laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery and minimal scarring.
The "Stomach Stapling" Method: ~80% of the stomach is removed laparoscopically. This restricts food intake and significantly reduces the "hunger hormone" Ghrelin. Ideal for volume eaters.
A Proven Approach: Creates a small stomach pouch and bypasses part of the small intestine. It works by restriction and reducing calorie absorption. Highly effective for Type 2 Diabetes remission.
Diabetes Management: Specific procedures targeting metabolic syndrome to improve insulin resistance. Many people with Type 2 diabetes see their blood sugar control improve, and some achieve remission — outcomes vary with the procedure, how long diabetes has been present, and individual factors.
Partner surgeons use the latest laparoscopic techniques (small keyhole incisions) rather than large open cuts. This means:
A gastric sleeve in Turkey costs a fraction of what the same procedure costs in the UK, the USA or Western Europe. The figures below are typical market ranges by country, not Wholecares quotes — the range in Turkey varies by hospital and by the complexity of the case. Wholecares coordinates bariatric surgery at licensed partner hospitals in Istanbul and gives you an exact figure once a surgeon has reviewed your case.
| Location | Average Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Turkey | €2,400 - €3,500 |
| USA | €15,000 - €25,000 |
| UK | €10,000 - €16,000 |
| Germany | €11,700 - €15,000 |
| Spain | €8,000 - €14,000 |
| France | €16,000+ |
| Italy | €22,000+ |
Your treatment is paid directly to the hospital — we never handle your money. Our coordination service is covered by the hospital, so you pay Wholecares nothing.
From your operation until the day your surgeon discharges you, you stay in the hospital — under the care of the surgical team, with nursing staff on the ward around the clock.
Most packages advertised for Turkey move the patient into a hotel a day or two after surgery. A hotel room, however comfortable, has no nursing staff. The bariatric packages Wholecares coordinates are built the other way round: every night you are admitted is a hospital night.
How long you stay is set by the treating surgeon and by the procedure — typically 2–4 nights. A one-month supply of vitamins and protein supplements is included in the package, with the nutrition plan you go home on.
From your arrival to your safe return, every step is planned for your comfort.
Airport transfer Hospital admission Meet your health manager
Meeting your surgeon first Comprehensive pre-op tests
Operation in a Licensed partner hospital
Ward recovery under 24-hour nursing care Final Check-up
Transfer to airport Post-op follow-up
"What if something happens when I go back home?" is a valid concern, and it deserves a practical answer rather than a reassuring one. Bariatric surgery carries real risks, which your surgeon should set out with you before you agree to anything. What we can tell you is how aftercare is arranged: a medical complication insurance policy is included in the partner hospital's package, and the scope of what it covers is set out in writing in your quote.
A Medical Complication Insurance is included in the partner hospital's package; the policy is issued by an insurer, and its cover and limits are set out in the policy document. What it covers, and its limits, are set out in that policy.
Verify Coverage DetailsThe policy is arranged to remain valid once you are back in your own country. The situations it applies to are set out in the policy wording.
What the policy covers, and any limits, are set out in the policy document you receive before you travel.
Each policy is prepared individually for you ahead of your trip, rather than as a blanket promise.
Cover is provided within the limits determined by the policy, which you can review before you travel.
Your Personal Health Manager
On WhatsApp, in your language
Traveling for surgery can be daunting. That's why a dedicated, native-speaking assistant is arranged to help guide you through every step.
No language barriers. Your assistant communicates with you in your native language, ensuring you understand everything.
From your hospital admission to your transfers, your manager handles the logistics so you can focus on healing.
Have a question about your medication or recovery? Your health manager is just a message away.
A multidisciplinary team supporting you every step of the way.
Comprehensive health analysis including blood tests, cardiology, psychiatry, and endocrinology clearance. Partner clinicians assess whether you are physically and mentally ready before surgery is scheduled.
Performed by specialized bariatric surgeons in licensed partner hospitals. Utilizing modern technology like robotic-assisted surgery for precision.
A 4-stage diet plan guided by the hospital's dietitians: Liquid (Week 1), Puree (Week 2), Soft Solids (Week 3), Solids (Week 5+).
12-month follow-up coordinated with the treating hospital's nutritionists and psychologists. Because surgery is just the beginning of your new life.
Obesity surgery requires more than just a surgeon. The bariatric teams at partner hospitals include:
Explore our in-depth, evidence-based articles.
Learn how BMI classification determines your obesity class and surgical eligibility — including NHS guidelines.
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