Gastric Sleeve Clinics in Poland

Over 155,000 international tourists visited Poland in 2016 for medical treatments, according to the Institute of Research and Development of Medical Tourism. The cost of high-quality treatment can be significantly more affordable than in surrounding European countries since Poland’s currency is weaker than the Euro, which results in lower prices for materials and labor. Poland’s private healthcare system has developed significantly in the past two decades due to significant government and private healthcare provider investment. Not only has this led to an ideal combination of affordable pricing and high quality of treatment but also short waiting times for treatments such as gastric sleeve surgery.

In order to better serve international patients, many clinics also provide convenient treatment packages that not only include your treatment but also your accommodation, ground transportation, a personal coordinator, a guest who can accompany you, and even flight assistance, so you can concentrate on your health.

What’s included with the gastric sleeve in Poland?

Prior to your actual gastric sleeve surgery, you will have a series of consultations and tests when you arrive. This may include consultations with specialists from the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesiology, and bariatric surgery as well as blood tests and an abdominal CT to make sure you’re fit to go ahead with surgery.

Meals, any medication and anaesthesia needed, and 24-hour nursing assistance is also included with your treatment. Post-surgery, you’ll be provided a diet plan for several weeks. You must follow this as you adjust to the lifestyle changes that will be necessary for your treatment to be successful.

If you’ve invested in a treatment package, transfers to and from the airport are provided as well as your hotel accommodation for you and a guest. Although you should be mobile immediately after surgery, most clinics recommend you bring someone along for emotional support and physical support, if needed. You’ll stay at the hotel just before and after surgery and return to the clinic for check-ups so the doctor can confirm when you are ready to travel home.

How do I get a gastric sleeve in Poland?

The doctor will first want you to fill in a medical history form. This is important to determine if a gastric sleeve would be suitable for your situation or not. They will consider your BMI, if you have any other health conditions affected by your weight (also called co-morbidities), what kind of diet and lifestyle changes you’ve tried and how is your overall health.

Once the doctor confirms that a gastric sleeve is right for you, they’ll work with you to find an appointment date. When you’ve settled on a date that works for you, you just need to pay a small deposit to secure the day. You’ll be given all of the information you need to prepare for your surgery, including a pre-operative diet to follow before you arrive.

How long do I have to stay in Poland to get a gastric sleeve?

You’ll need to spend about 5 or 6 days in Poland. Two or 3 nights will be spent in the hospital and the remaining nights at a nearby hotel. The doctor will ask you to return to the clinic during your hotel stay to make sure you’re recovering well and have no complications before traveling home again.

Do I need a visa to travel to Poland?

Those with a passport from an EU country can travel to Poland without a visa. US passport holders can enter Poland on a tourist visa. Ultimately, it will depend on which county you hold a passport for. Always check your government’s website for international travel information before you travel.

What currency do they use in Poland?

The national currency of Poland is the Polish złoty (zł), although Poland is part of the European Union. However, most clinics can provide their pricing in Euros and some clinics accept cash payments in Euros but it’s always good to double check before you travel.