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Gastric band and weight loss surgery at Essex's Spire Wellesley private Hospital

Carrying excess weight can seriously affect your health and well-being, but taking the right steps to lose weight can really change your life.

"I have lost 3 1/2 stone already in the 3 months since surgery...I am so happy with the results."

Mrs D. C. September 2011

Call 01702 447 926 for information

At Essex's Spire Wellesley Hospital in Southend-on-Sea, we offer a weight-loss surgery service (sometimes called bariatric or obesity surgery) led by experienced weight loss surgeons, offering gastric banding (sometimes called lap bands) and gastric balloon (including Orbera™).

Spire's patients say that weight-loss surgery gives them the chance to do things they never thought possible. They have a renewed zest for life, with the energy and enthusiasm to play with their kids, play sports or go on a long haul holiday.

Your weight loss support team

With any kind of weight loss surgery, it is important that you know there is a team to support you after your surgery when you need it. We will provide you with advice and support throughout your weight-loss journey, from your first appointment until long after your surgery.

Our food coach, who is experienced in advising patients on making lifestyle changes, will help to guide you through your first year following surgery (or 6 months following gastric balloon removal) whether it be face to face support, over the telephone, by text or by email. The gastric band programme is inclusive of band adjustments for up to a year after surgery.

Call us now on 01702 447 926 for more information on our weight loss surgery programme or to book an appointment with one of our Consultant Surgeons.

Patient Story - Wendy

Patient Story - Mark

Our weight loss surgery package includes:

- Pre-surgery support and advice from our specialist food coach with tailor-made dietary programme

- Unlimited support for 1 year after surgery (6 months after balloon insertion), with our food coach and the surgeon who carried out your procedure. This will be your choice as to whether this support be via telephone, email or a face to face consultation

- All hospital, consultant and specialist fees with no extras

- An unlimited number of band fills or adjustments (for gastric band patients) in the 12 months after surgery. With the exception of your first, post-surgery band adjustment, these will be carried out by the surgeon who conducted your surgery.

Please note: package prices apply after an initial consultation with both surgeon and food coach to determine your suitability for surgery. Fees for these initial consultations will be charged by each specialist and are payable separately.

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Weight loss treatments

Gastric Band - a silicon band is tied around the stomach to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed. Usually involves a one night stay with follow-up appointments for band adjustments.

Gastric Balloon (Orbera™) - a balloon is placed into the stomach to restrict the amount of food that can be consumed. Usually involves a day stay for the insertion, and no over-night stay for the removal 6 months later.

Sleeve Gastrectomy - a surgical procedure, usually requiring a 3 night stay in hospital involves the removal of part of the stomach.

From a Wellesley Gastric Band patient:

“I have lost 3 and a half stone in the three months since my gastric band was fitted and am looking to lose another three in the next few months. I went from a size 20 to a size 14 in just a few weeks. Some of my friends had procedures done and I decided to see Mr Harvey at the Spire Wellesley Hospital and have not looked back since!

I am so happy with the results and the ongoing support at the Spire Wellesley Hospital has been fantastic and helped me rebuild my confidence. I honestly feel like a new woman as a result and though there is still some work to do, I know I will get to my target weight very soon. I would highly recommend the Wellesley gastric band service and Mr Harvey to anyone considering weight loss surgery.”

Mrs D. C. September 2011