Care And More - Obesity Solutions - Istanbul

I've been struggling with weight since childhood. I got a lap band in 2009 at 112 kg and got down to 83 kg, but stopped losing weight after 5 months. I regained up to 119 kg in less than a year. I struggled with that for more than a year, vomited with all my meals and realized I've failed. I was concerned about my health. I couldn't just sit at a restaurant and eat a meal.

I decided to come to Care And More in Istanbul to get evaluated. I was crying, ashamed of regaining all the weight, but Dr. Beyazit reassured me that none of this was my fault. I decided to opt for the revisional surgery despite the statistics. I was told repeatedly that I'm at an advanced age, I suffered from obesity the majority of my life and that I'm a vegan. If anything, the staff kept my expectations realistic. Dr. Beyazit and Ms Arzu the dietitian were very supportive of my being vegan and I also found the support group very encouraging.

Dr. Beyazit is one of the warmest doctors I've ever met and my #1 cheerleader. I felt incredibly well prepared before and after surgery. After surgery, I was no longer waking up with daily back pain and no longer suffered from sleep apnea. My blood pressure went back to a normal range, my cholesterol decreased 40 points and my triglyceride levels dropped in half. I no longer suffer from the nausea and vomiting caused by the lap band, and now I can eat anything I want and not deprive myself.

I followed all dietary recommendations to the letter and chose to maximize my first 6 months after surgery with exercise. I'm 42 years old and can do a handstand and even bench press the amount of weight I've lost. I have more energy than I've had my entire life!