Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire Portsmouth Hospital

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is an established local private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in Hampshire and West Sussex. Our team of international and nationally renowned bariatric surgeons offer gastric sleeve surgery to help you lose weight. They work with an expert aftercare team who can provide support and advice as you recover and help you to adjust to your new lifestyle with our five year care package.

You’ll have all the facilities you’d expect from a private hospital, in a clean, comfortable environment.

After your operation, you’ll have expert aftercare from our team of nurses, dietitians and psychologists.

Getting here

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is situated just off the B2148, two miles from Havant town centre and station. The hospital is 10 miles from Chichester and Portsmouth. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

When you come to your first appointment, you’ll have a chance to meet one of our team of bariatric consultants in a private consultation room. During your consultation, your consultant will talk to you about your medical history. They’ll be able to explain:

• The different options for surgery
• What’s involved, including the anaesthetic
• Any risks or complications

There’ll be plenty of time to discuss any questions or concerns. You might find it helpful to think of some questions beforehand and make notes during your consultation.

Before going ahead with gastric sleeve surgery, you may also meet a psychologist, dietitian and anaesthetist so they can make further assessments on whether surgery is right for you.

Your pre-operative assessment may include:

• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Blood tests
• Endoscopy

When you arrive on the day of your surgery, we’ll show you to your own private en-suite room where you’ll have access to all the facilities you’d expect, including:

• TV with Freeview
• A garden view window
• Armchair
• Wardrobe

You’ll meet your consultant, anaesthetist and the surgical team. Before the operation, you’ll be given a general anaesthetic so you'll be asleep and once ready, your consultant will carry out the surgery to remove part of your stomach.

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our restaurant while you have your operation.

The surgery usually takes one to two hours, but you’ll stay in hospital for up to three days after your surgery.

After surgery, our nursing team will give you pain relief to help you deal with any discomfort from the surgery.

Once you leave hospital, your consultant will arrange to see you a regular intervals.

The service includes a programme of support to help you monitor your diet and give you advice about eating. You consultant will explain this to you at your consultation.

Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric sleeve surgery: