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Weight loss surgery
LAPAROSCOPIC BARIATRIC OPERATIONS
We specialise in minimally invasive procedures to aid weight loss, including gastric banding and gastric bypass surgery
About weight loss surgery
- Obesity is now a world health concern as the numbers suffering from the condition have increased as much as five hundred per cent in the last seventy years.
Excess weight can bring along with it potentially very serious physical and mental health conditions including;
Loss of confidence - Depression
- Chronic musculoskeletal problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Cancer
- Sleep apnoea
- Gallbladder disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
- Stroke
Not only can weight loss surgery reduce these risks, it can also improve chronic joint pain and boost energy levels, helping you participate more fully in the activities you enjoy.
At the initial consultation, your consultant will listen to your concerns and will take a full medical history. Surgical options will be discussed as well as any limitations.
Types of Weight loss surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery to reduce the size of your stomach to a short tube shape to aid weight loss
Partial gastrectomy
Part of your stomach is removed during a partial gastrectomy, to make your stomach smaller
More about partial gastrectomy
Gastric banding
An adjustable silicone band is placed around the top of your stomach. This restricts the amount of food that can pass through to your stomach
Gastric bypass
The gastric bypass involves stapling the stomach to produce a much smaller stomach, which will reduce from the size of the stomach
Need to know
Gastric bypass and gastric banding surgery work by making your stomach smaller — either with surgical staples or a special silicone band.
- Bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) attaches your small intestine directly to this new smaller stomach.
These procedures make you feel full faster, cutting down your calorie intake and making it less likely you'll overeat. Both procedures are done under general anaesthetic, meaning you'll be asleep.
Often surgery can be done as a keyhole (laparoscopic) operation for faster recovery. Depending on your overall health and the amount of weight you need to lose, your consultant will recommend the best procedure for you.
Your consultant will explain the different options available to help you reach and maintain a healthier weight.
Once they've determined the best option for you, they'll explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. They'll let you know what you need to do to prepare for surgery, including how long you'll need to avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
Once they've determined the best option for you, they'll explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. They'll let you know what you need to do to prepare for surgery, including how long you'll need to avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You should be able to go home within two days, depending on the type of surgery you've had. Your consultant will let you know what to expect and tell you when you can get back to your normal activities.
They'll also explain your dietary restrictions, including if and for how long you should stick to a liquid diet. If you've had gastric banding, you may need to return in a few weeks to have your band tightened. On average, people who undergo weight loss surgery can expect to lose over half of their body weight.
Regular exercise and healthy eating habits will help to improve your overall health and lifestyle.
They'll also explain your dietary restrictions, including if and for how long you should stick to a liquid diet. If you've had gastric banding, you may need to return in a few weeks to have your band tightened. On average, people who undergo weight loss surgery can expect to lose over half of their body weight.
Regular exercise and healthy eating habits will help to improve your overall health and lifestyle.
Our Weight loss surgery consultants
Professor Ameet G Patel
General Surgery
Mr Ahmed Ahmed
General Surgery
Mr Sasindran Ramar
General Surgery
Mr Spyros Panagiotopoulos
General Surgery
Our Weight loss surgery locations
41 Welbeck Street
41 Welbeck Street W1G 8EA London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David's gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.