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.
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.
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 locations
The Wellington Hospital
The Princess Grace Hospital
The Shard Outpatients
London Digestive Centre
Patient stories
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.