TLDR: Sceptic (me) took the plunge. Got 5 star service from the hospital and THST. Partner with me was impressed. Sceptical friends and family impressed and about to use THST... read more now. They follow through on promises. Wish I'd done this sooner. I cannot overstate how much THST and the hospital went above and beyond my expectation. From the consultation process and the resources they provided (while also doing my own research elsewhere, of course) to the procedure and aftercare now. I was worried about some similarities between the responses I got from vsg providers here and THST. But there was nothing of the sort; no disheartening waitlists or unaffordable quotes. I had to research them so thoroughly because I am so sceptical of such five star treatment being offered at that price. However I am glad I took the plunge. My partner - who was provided a bed and vegan meals in my private room in the hospital - even said the pre-op and post-op care was on par with high quality private care in the UK. The shining star in the service though is THST staff. They sounds so sincere about helping you and then follow through. 24/7 attention by your room is exactly that. Plus they care that you are doing well emotionally and physically. I even got a bit teary saying goodbye as Ceyda was the first to welcome me and there to check me out at the end. My experience was so amazing that it's convinced people around me to take the plunge. I wish I had know this was an option sooner. This is not the easy way out but the tool they gave me is already working to help me lose this excess weight. Plus any questions I have, I can ask my own aftercare team on our private WhatsApp group 24/7!

I would 100% recommend anyone who is thinking of heading to Turkey for a gastric sleeve to go through THST. From the start they have been exceptional. The patient coordinators... read more do immensely well and all of their spoken English is great, so that when I was over there if any of the nurses or team were talking or explaining they could tell me no problem. The nurses were so good at their observations and blood test taking, I've never had such a gentle blood test before! The op was a breeze and I owe my life to Dr Umut Riza Gunduz and all of THST. Each individual on their journey will be added to a WhatsApp group with every specialist needed to answer any questions at any time. They truly know what they're doing. If you're sitting on the fence, go and enquire. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much for everything THST!! ❤️

I have just returned from Izmir after undergoing my gastric sleeve procedure. I admit I was really nervous but I really shouldn't have worried as the care I received... read more from the surgeon Dr Huseyin Eken, the amazing THST team and the nurses there was just excellent and I can't thank them enough. I travelled with my mum and we were both amazed by the level of care provided, they all work so hard. I'm back at home now and feeling fine. After yoyo dieting my entire adult life I'm so glad I've had this done and can't wait to see the results! 😊 Izmir is also a beautiful city and I would have loved to have spent more time there!

I had the best experience with The health store Turkey. All the staff and healthcare workers were very professional and helped me every second that I was there. I have... read more never come across such helpful and supportive group of people. I will never forget them all and can’t wait to come back for future treatments that I may want later on. Don’t think twice when it comes to thst. I promise you won’t regret it💗

Well what can I say about this amazing team at the THST . I am so glad I went to this . I just arrived home yesterday to scotland after... read more having my op on Tuesday for my Gastric Sleeve . The health team they have are amazing each and everyone of them . Dr Huseyin Eken is a God in my eyes , he has changed my life forever and so many orher people’s lives , he will never be forgotten . Beliz was lovely to always there to answer our questions about our diets etc , always on the other end to get our questions answered , there were to many to thank as every one of them where amazing . Whoever is thinking of this do it 100% nothing to fear , you would not even think I have just had surgery . Yous have all been amazing your whole team at egepol , made us so welcome . Thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart . God Bless you all . Xxxx

I got my gastric sleeve done in April 2023. I was in touch Salih who was my rep. Salih was so kind and patient, he reassured me all through the... read more way.The care from the staff in the hospital was so amazing ( it would be too long to name them all). Dr Hüseyin, what can i say? Simply amazing doctor, he was so nice, really patient, and he change my life for the better. I would highly recommend the Health Store Turkey and be sure that you are in safe hands.

17th February 2023 was the best day ever, there was eight ladies traveld from Belfast with Jackie Drummond,it was the best decision we all made to go along with Jackie,... read more she was a brilliant support talking to us all the way there making us fell at ease , would definitely recommend any body to go with Jackie, the best thing I have ever done 👍

Five star treatment from the moment I arrived to have my gastric sleeve. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much for them. My journey started by contacting the... read more Northern Ireland Rep Jackie Drummond. Without Jackie's support and guidance I would never have done it. She's brilliant at what she does for the company and is an asset to them.

All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. The Health Store is amazing. They provide an incredible service. From the beginning, Salih was my advisor, he answered... read more every single question that I had and gave me a lot of confidence to go ahead and book. He arranged everything for me including; transfers, hospital and hotel stay and he even helped me with my flights. He was always on hand for anything I needed, and was well versed in my procedure. My surgery was confirmed and 3 days before I flew out, a WhatsApp group was created with all of the staff that would help me along my journey. They were all so polite and eager to help. When we arrived, our driver was waiting for us, he was also a lovely man. Everything was 5* - the hospital room looked more like a high end hotel, even the transport bus was luxury. As soon as we got to the hospital we were shown to our room and a lot of tests were done - they were very efficient. I saw more specialist doctors than I have ever seen in the U.K. and only after being cleared by every single specialist, was the surgery also cleared. My Surgeon Dr Hüseyin was incredible, he gave me a lot of confidence as he is so confident in his own work. My aftercare was incredible, the team couldn’t do enough to help me and make me feel comfortable - anything I asked for they provided. I was checked on regularly and given medication regularly. When I was discharged we were taken to our hotel, which was also beautiful and again the staff went above and beyond to assist us. Overall, all I can say is it was worth every penny, and it was a fraction of the cost in the U.K., yet I received a better service. I am beyond grateful for such an incredible team, surgeon and experience. Thank you so much to all of you. The Health store is the only place I would ever recommend to anyone for surgery. If you are thinking of booking with them, go ahead, you won’t regret it

Jackie Drummond you’re the best, even before and during my time at THST you have been there. Excellent experience from start to finish. From pick up and the airport to... read more arriving at hospital the staff were amazing, the hospital is absolutely spotless. First class care. Heath Store translators proving help and support. Dr Hüseyin made me feel so at ease and really is an amazing surgeon. Cant thank The Health Store Turkey enough.

Brilliant experience from the very start with the amazing Jackie Drummond. Jackie is friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble, was kept informed every step of the way from... read more the airport, through the procedure and back home again, we have our chat groups going too for daily info from all the girls. 5 stars 🌟 🤩

My wife and I are now previous patients/customers. Had a gastric sleeve done very recently - the whole team there was fantastic. Friendly, helpful and professional. We'll be returning... read more to this team should we follow up with additional surgery. #gastricsleeve I might even update this review once the weight comes off! 🤣 The UK should look seriously at trying to bring specialist bariatric surgery at an affordable price - I'm sure it could be done!

Absolutely amazing experience. I had surgery and Dental work with THST and both the care and the work were amazing. I had a full set of Zirconium Crowns which are... read more still amazing ( 2 years out) and I love them so much!!! I will be returning!

I can honestly say hand on heart that I was scared to death to do this journey alone but I knew I needed to do this for my own health... read more but I was given nothing but the best quality care and support that you can imagine and still am. I had a gastric sleeve and a full set of crowns completed by THST and I am completely amazed and how I was treated and felt. Everyone is friendly and always there all the time answering questions and making sure your care is 1000%! I wouldn’t hesitate to go back in the future for any further needs.

Fantastic service from start to finish. I had lens replacement surgery in both eyes. I enquired about the treatment and from that first day, the communication was outstanding. No pressure... read more into booking anything. When I arrived in Izmir the driver was waiting to take me to the hotel, the day after arriving I met Ceyda who assisted me and communicated for me, she was amazing. I was taken to a clinic for a check up in the morning and in the afternoon, I had both eyes done which took about 1hr 30 minutes. No pain, able to see straight after with a bit of blurriness. Ceyda got everything for me from the pharmacy and brought it to the hotel. The 2nd day I went for another check up in the morning and everything was great. The Health Store Turkey are fantastic and would recommend them to anyone considering surgery of any kind. A big thank you to Salih who was my main point of contact when booking the surgery. And an even bigger thank you to Ceyda for everything she did for me.

THST saved my life its been a year since surgery and ive lost almost 10 stone!! Has been a tough journey but dont regret it what so ever !! They... read more are there for you every step of the way even up until now a year later 🙂 the hospital and all staff were amazing and so helpful and kind so happy i choose this company and would 100% recommend anyone thats looking into having this surgery to go here Thank you to all at the health store turkey Jade

All persons involved in our care and dental treatment demonstrated excellent communication skills throughout. Holistic care was evident throughout. High standards of cleanliness in the clinic. All parties were professional... read more thoughout. Equally the team were so very friendly, reassuring and approachable. Highly recommended. Violet and Mark ❤️👍🙂

I went with my daughter to support her with a procedure at the hospital. Whilst I was there I thought there was an opportunity to get my teeth looked at... read more as the week before my bridge had broken and exposed metal which looked awful. I sent some pictures to their dental department who arrange an appointment to see me the next day. We discussed options and I had to say I felt very nervous whether the treatment could be completed within 24 hours as I would be due to be leaving the day after that. The whole team were incredible and pulled out all the stops to get a job which usually takes 4 days take 24 hours. I had the smile I had only ever dreamed of and will be forever grateful for what they did for me. The transfers to and from were always on time and took the stress out of everything. All the interpreters were also very good and extremely helpful. I really cannot fault the service and treatment I had. Thank you so much. One happy smiling lady with her lovely awesome smile 😃

I am a very lucky woman. I have a family who adore me and a career I love and yet I hated myself and felt ashamed every single day for... read more the last 20 years. I was previously the manager of a health club and super fit until I dislocated my knee and had surgery that did not work. I struggled walking and overnight went from super fit to zero mobility. Within a year I put 5st on. I stopped going out, stopped eating in restaurants, refused all invitations, even stopped food shopping as I felt I'd be judged by what was in my trolley, good or bad. I saw a post on Facebook from an old friend who had been to The Health Store Turkey and she looked amazing. I made contact and she passed me to Salih, a co-ordinator for THST. This guy was AMAZING! We never had a sales talk, instead he listened to every concern I had, answered every question and encouraged me to do my own research. So I booked for Oct 22 and WOW!! The hospital was like a 5 star hotel and I was treated like royalty. I received a full MOT, bloods, xrays, scans, even a counselling service. My husband was allowed to sleep in the same room the whole time. I met everyone involved in my surgery in advance and always with a translator so I knew exactly what was going on. Dr Huysein who is a colon cancer specialist instantly put me at ease, he was more than happy to answer any question, he makes you feel like you're talking to a mate and not an exceptional surgeon. Speaking with him confirmed I'd made the right decision. I had the op and for the next 2 days in hospital I was waited on hand and foot. My checks were done every 2 hours and I honestly was never more than 10 feet away from a nurse the whole time. Dr Huysein checked on me everyday and even on discharge day, offered me the opportunity to stay another night (no cost to me) if I didn't feel ready to go. I was transferred to a stunning hotel, (Kaya Izmir) with bed and breakfast (for hubby) all included in the price and again all transfers included. I met with an amazing dietitian who joined the rest of my care team on a WhatsApp group for the next YEAR. I am 10 days post op and already I feel like I have my life back. This operation made me realise I was just waiting to die which is heartbreaking. There are no words to describe what Dr Huysein, Salih and the rest of THST team have done for me. I have a second chance and I will not waste one minute. A mere thank you will never be enough. To anyone considering bariatric surgery, do your research, check this company on trust pilot and other review platforms, don't take my word for it, see for yourself. Personally, I would do it again in a heartbeat. This amazing company gave me my life back.

Five star experience that exceeded all expectations. The hospital couldn't of been better, it was like a hotel, the cleaners are amazing. All staff I encountered were highly professional, caring... read more and made you feel comfortable. The medical staff are beyond anything ever encountered in the UK, the tests carried out prior to surgery were so thorough and the surgeon and nurses were so good at what they do. I was so calm going for surgery and other than the after effects of the anaesthetic for a couple of hours where I felt nauseous I have felt amazing the last 6 weeks and the follow up care has also been great. Highly recommend The Health Store Turkey.

I had a vertical gastric sleeve procedure on the 1st of August. From the moment I made contact with these guys, I was impressed by their professionalism, can-do attitude and... read more all round pleasantness. The hospital itself (Egepol) was more like a hotel than a hospital, with each room having a comfy bed and a sofa for a companion to sleep on. Even the hospital food was good. The translators and dietitian were lovely. The nurses and doctors were top drawer and were very kind and always willing to help. Our own hospitals could learn a thing or two from these guys. Anyone considering a procedure like mine could do a lot worse than using The Health Store Turkey. I really don’t know how they could improve on their excellent service. 5⭐️

I cannot fault the service I have received from The Health Store Turkey when I travelled with them recently for a gastric sleeve. From the enquiry stage to drop off... read more back at the airport all the staff were kind, happy, attentive, super helpful and just made my stay with them extremely comfortable. The hospital was clean and the whole process has been extremely well thought out to make sure the patients needs are met at all times. I highly recommend The Health Store Turkey for the gastric sleeve procedure.

Wow! Incredible service and care! I can’t recommend enough. I booked in with my Coordinator Ruben to get a sleeve and couldn't have asked for a more supportive, reliable,... read more and honest person to help me, even though I booked months in advance, he still messaged me regularly to see how I was getting on. Ruben made sure all my family friends new I was safe and kept in the loop. Over all the staff are brilliant at The Health Store. I was delighted with the service, I can't fault them. Very friendly and supportive. The surgeon is fantastic! Made me feel at such ease and took far better care of me than back home. Especial Ruben, I couldn’t have done it all without him and still rely on his support. I am now 8 weeks post op and 51 pounds down. Best decision ever made. Full of confidence and much healthier. Thank you Ruben and THST. Couldn’t have done it or succeeded with our you.

The Health store Turkey are absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much to ask of them. I was on dialysis at the time I was getting the gastric sleeve and they... read more arranged dialysis for me there plus they got a renal consultant to see me before and after surgery. The hospital is like a 5 star hotel and all the staff are so caring and kind . They are always at the other end of the phone when you get home for support and to answer questions. I couldn't fault the team in any way. I highly recommend this company. You couldn't find better anywhere.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on the 3rd of November last year. I wasn’t overly obese but had health conditions I wanted/needed to improve. I was type 2 diabetic... read more and have completely reversed this. 😊 I am now maintaining at around 9 stone and feel a lot better and healthier. The health store turkey were all incredible. The before and after care from beginning to end was just amazing. Such a clean and beautiful environment to be in. And beliz the dietitian is always on the end of the phone if needed. This whole experience has changed my life. Thank you THST your all amazing.

The best experience we could have had getting a gastric sleeve. This hospital was 5* and above. The nurses, doctors, advisors were all so helpful and professional. Myself, my mum... read more and my sister went to get it done together and it was the best decision we have all made. Thank you so much Health Store Turkey for changing our lives forever!

I travelled to Turkey in April 2021 for a Gastric Sleeve, I flew by myself and was very scared but Pam my consultant set me up with others flying from... read more the same airport which helped the nerves. The care I received from the minute I arrived was amazing! The hospital is stunning and everyone looks after you so well. Dr Huseyin the surgeon was also fabulous and checked in daily. I have embraced sleeve life and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself so if anyone is thinking about it then book with THST now! 5 star service and life changing!