Weight-Loss Surgery Care Pathway

The typical journey of a weight-loss surgery patient

Every patient is different and our service is adapted to suit your personal needs, please be aware that your own journey may vary slightly from the below.

Initial consultation with consultant surgeon
Discuss suitability for surgery and different procedure options

Appointment with dietitian

Review appointment with consultant surgeon
Agree convenient date for surgery

Confirmation of procedure date sent in post

2 - 4 weeks prior to procedure
Pre-operative assessment

10 days prior to procedure
Begin liver-reducing diet (does not apply to gastric balloon patients)

Surgery day
Seen by dietitian on ward
Procedure - Surgeon

6 weeks post procedure
Follow-up consultation with surgeon and band adjustment (if applicable)

8 - 9 weeks post procedure
Follow-up consultation with surgeon and band adjustment (if applicable)

12 weeks post procedure
Follow-up appointment with dietitian

6 months post procedure:
Follow-up consultation with surgeon

The Weight-Loss Surgery Team at Spire Washington Hospital

Mr P Small, Consultant General Surgeon, carries out Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Balloon Insertion.

Mr S Balupuri, Consultant General Surgeon, carries out Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Balloon Insertion.

Dr D Nylander, Consultant Gastroenterologist, carries out Gastric Balloon Insertion.

Ms M Boyle, Senior Specialist Dietitian, provides dietary advice and support throughout the weight-loss journey.

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Weight-loss surgery information evenings

Spire Washington Hospital regularly hosts weight-loss surgery information evenings. The events are free to attend and provide an opportunity to gain some expert advice from our weight-loss team.

To find out the date and time of our next event, please call our customer services adviser on 0191 418 8687 or email us at cservice-ws@spirehealthcare.com.

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