My Journey Was Easier Than I Expected
My Journey Was Easier Than I Expected
Eda Mustafa, a 38-year-old patient from Büyükçekmece, describes gastric sleeve surgery as an important step toward improving her health and everyday quality of life. She says she met Dr. Zafer Cenk Koyuncu through someone she knew and decided to discuss bariatric surgery after years of struggling with her weight. Eda reports entering surgery at 108 kilograms and explains that her motivation went far beyond the number on the scale. Living with diabetes and high blood pressure, she wanted to take action for her future health while also working toward greater mobility, comfort and confidence in daily life.
One of the aspects Eda values most is the detailed assessment she received before surgery. During her preoperative examinations, an additional health concern was identified. Rather than proceeding immediately, the medical team arranged treatment first and only moved forward with surgery after the issue had been addressed. Eda describes this cautious approach, together with the support she received from Dr. Zafer and the nursing team before and after surgery, as an important reason she felt confident in her care. Less than 24 hours after the procedure, she reported that the discomfort she had experienced on the first day had already reduced significantly.
Eda Mustafa
Gastric Sleeve Patient from Büyükçekmece“My journey was much easier than I expected.”
What Defined Eda’s Gastric Sleeve Experience
Eda’s account highlights three important parts of her bariatric surgery journey: detailed medical preparation, health-focused motivation and an early recovery that felt easier than she had anticipated. Her experience also underlines that careful evaluation before surgery can be just as important as the procedure itself.
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Detailed Assessment Before Surgery — Eda explains that extensive examinations were carried out before the procedure. When an additional health issue was identified, the team chose to treat it first rather than rushing directly into surgery.
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Health and Mobility as Priorities — Her immediate goals include breathing more comfortably, walking more easily and climbing stairs with less difficulty. These everyday activities had become important markers of the quality of life she hopes to regain.
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An Easier Early Recovery Than Expected — Speaking during the early postoperative period, Eda says the discomfort she experienced immediately after surgery had already reduced substantially by the following morning and that the process felt more manageable than she had feared.
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Eda also describes personal goals connected to confidence and everyday life, including being able to wear the clothes she has long wanted to wear. She reports a personal target weight range of approximately 50–55 kilograms over the months ahead, while recognising that long-term progress after gastric sleeve surgery depends on follow-up, nutrition and adherence to the medical team’s recommendations. Her experience represents the beginning of that process rather than a guaranteed final result. For Eda, the most important first goals are simpler and deeply practical: easier breathing, easier walking, greater mobility and a healthier future.
