Weight Loss Surgery Merseyside
With our clinical expertise on hand, you can make an informed decision about whether weight loss surgery is right for you
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral, in conjunction with Gravitas, is one of the North West’s leading centres for weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric or obesity surgery.
We provide a comprehensive weight loss surgery service including laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures, gastric banding, gastric bypass, duodenal switch and all types of revision (redo) surgery, carried out by our expert consultant surgeons.
Adjustable gastric banding
Gastric banding is an effective weight loss surgery procedure used to help suitable people achieve significant and long-term weight loss.
Gastric bypass
Gastric bypass, also known as the Roux en Y gastric bypass, is the most widely performed bariatric procedure in the US. It is available as a keyhole procedure with Gravitas.
Duodenal switch
The duodenal switch, or DS procedure, is another procedure to consider. Gravitas surgeons were the first in the UK to carry out this operation, which is performed using keyhole surgery by our expert team.
Are you eligible for surgery?
The upper limit for a healthy body mass index (BMI) is 25. If your BMI goes over 40, your risk of health problems associated with obesity increases significantly. At this point you would become a potential candidate for weight loss surgery.
People would also be considered if they had BMI of 35 + with co-morbidities if they would benefit from surgery. If your BMI is less than 35, there are still non-surgical treatments available to help you lose weight.
If you carry excess weight then losing weight can help to change your life. Our patients tell us that weight-loss surgery gives them the chance to do things they never thought possible. They have renewed zest for life with the energy and enthusiasm to play with their kids, play sports or even the confidence to go on a beach holiday.
Our weight loss team - Merseyside
Our multidisciplinary team-led approach to care ensures that your consultation, treatment and after-care are carried out by experts in their field. With our clinical expertise on hand, you can make an informed decision about whether weight loss surgery is right for you.