Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire South Bank Hospital

Located in the city of Worcester, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the West Midlands. Our team of experienced 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.

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 South Bank Hospital is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just 2 miles away, as are Worcester Shrub Hill station and Worcester Foregate Street station. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

You’ll meet one of our experienced bariatric surgeons in one of our 12 easily accessible, private consultation rooms. During the consultation, we’ll ask you about your medical history and discuss:

• The options for your surgery
• What the surgery involves, including the anaesthetic
• Any risks or complications

You’ll have a chance to ask your consultant any questions you may have. Some people find it helps to bring a list of questions with them and make notes as they go along.

If you decide to go ahead with gastric sleeve surgery, you’ll also meet a dietitian so they can further assess if surgery is right for you. You’ll also need to have a pre-operative assessment which may include:

• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Blood tests

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:

• Freeview TV
• En-suite
• Window
• Armchair
• WiFi

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 Coffee Lounge while you have your operation.

The surgery usually takes one to two hours, but you’ll stay in hospital for around two nights after your operation.

While you’re in the hospital, your nursing team will give you pain relief as and when you need it so that you’re comfortable as you recover.

After you leave hospital, we’ll arrange to see you for follow-up appointments so we can keep track of your progress and ensure you’re recovering and losing weight as intended. You'll see your consultant for check-ups on a regular basis for up to two years.

You'll have a face to face meeting with your dietitian before and after surgery, and up to six check-ups in the two years following surgery.

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