Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire Cheshire Hospital

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. 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.

The average weight loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is 70% excess weight loss. For example, a patient of 150kg with an ideal weight of 70kg will lose 70% of their excess weight (80kg) or 56kg. Their weight after treatment will be 94kg. The final weight loss can vary according to your motivation, change of diet habits and exercise.

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

Getting here

Spire Cheshire Hospital is located just off junction 10 of the M56 on the A49 to Warrington. Public transport options are available. 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 15 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
• The anaesthetic and 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 and a weight loss nurse 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

While you’re with us, you’ll have your own comfortable, en-suite room. All of our rooms have:

• TV
• Armchair
• Locker and wardrobe
• Internet access
• Adjustable table

Here’s what will happen on the day of your operation:

• You’ll have a chance to meet your consultant, anaesthetist and the surgical team before your surgery
• You’ll have a general anaesthetic
• Your consultant will make incisions in your abdomen and remove part of your stomach

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

Surgery takes one to two hours. You’ll stay with us overnight after your operation.

During your stay, you’ll be given painkillers for any discomfort. Your nursing team will make sure you’re comfortable with everything you need.

We’ll have follow-up appointments with you after you leave hospital. These will be for two years after your surgery, to check on your weight loss progress. You'll receive continuous support from a dietitian throughout this time.

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