• 21 June 2025

• Patient Experience

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Advanced Care Real Results

Christina Moran travelled from Manchester in the United Kingdom to undergo gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Zafer Cenk Koyuncu. Her decision was shaped by goals that went far beyond weight loss alone. After years of trying different diets and seeing her weight fluctuate around 18 stone 10 pounds, Christina felt she had reached a point where she needed to consider another option. For her, gastric sleeve surgery was ultimately about improving her health, increasing her mobility and creating the opportunity to enjoy a more active life with her children and grandchildren.

Her decision to travel to Turkey was also influenced by personal trust. Two of Christina’s friends had previously undergone treatment and she was encouraged by both their recommendations and their outcomes. Once at the hospital, she describes being impressed by the level of preparation before surgery, particularly the number of tests performed to make sure she was ready for the procedure. She speaks warmly about Dr. Zafer Cenk Koyuncu, describing him as friendly and professional, and also highlights the care she received from the nurses, hospital staff and wider team throughout her stay.

What Defined Christina’s Gastric Sleeve Experience

Christina’s account highlights several parts of the journey that mattered most to her personally: thorough preparation before surgery, support during the hospital stay and a long-term reason for making the decision. Her experience reflects not only the procedure itself, but also the importance she placed on feeling prepared, cared for and focused on her future health.

• Thorough Preparation — Christina was particularly impressed by the preoperative tests and preparation, saying the team made sure she was ready for surgery.

• Support During the Journey — From Dr. Zafer Cenk Koyuncu and the nurses to the wider hospital team, she describes the care and support she received as an important part of making the experience easier than she expected.

• Health, Mobility and Family — Her long-term motivation is to improve her health and mobility so she can participate in more activities and spend more active time with her children and grandchildren.

Christina describes gastric sleeve surgery as a decision she reached after a long history of dieting and repeated attempts to manage her weight. She is also realistic about the early postoperative period, recalling some initial discomfort and personally recommending that patients consider travelling with someone for additional support. Looking toward the year ahead, her hope is to achieve meaningful weight loss while gaining greater mobility and the ability to participate more fully in everyday family life. Her story is ultimately centred on health, independence and the possibility of enjoying more experiences with the people who matter most to her.