Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, 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.
In conjunction with Gravitas, we are one of the North West's leading centres for weight loss surgery
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.
For more information on weight loss surgery at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, contact our Customer Service Team on 01253 308031 or complete on on-line enquiry form.