Hi Folks, I did not find a topic of patients travelling within the EU and Turkey for BARIATRIC surgery. Your personal experiences in this forum can be very useful to people of our fraternity.

Cost wise, Turkey bypass cost is just over £3k and Riga or Lithuania is about 30%+. The UK costs are a minimum of £11k. This makes medical travel very cost effective.

I was advised in the Emirates that Turkish hospitals are very good. Can we generalize though? I do understand that one cannot be overtly critical. The goal being - minimizing risk.

I have come a cross various clinics with reviews that are questionable. I cannot obviously trust all service providers with myself. I look forward to all replies and thank you all in anticipation. I wish all those having surgery ,wherever you may be , the very best of luck with your new body.

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I’m travelling to Belgium for my sleeve - cost around €6500. I like the fact that it’s a bit closer to home than the other European options and the surgeon is hugely experienced and does around 1500 procedures per year.

I told my GP and he felt it was a good idea rather than either waiting for however long to get it done on the NHS here.

Hi Albus

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Please also look into NHS funding for your operation in Belgium under EU Directive. Here's a link to look into:

https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/plannedtreatment/Pages/Introduction.aspx

In addition, I've come across a company that can assist you with this.... Here's an email to assist
arnis@medrefund.co.uk

Good luck with your search for a new life. Your hospital detail would very appreciated.


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