Gastric bypass surgery at Spire Hartswood Hospital
Reduces the size of your stomach and redirects the digestive tract.
At Spire Hartswood Hospital, our highly skilled consultants and expert aftercare team offer gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight if severe obesity is affecting your health.
During a gastric bypass, your surgeon will reduce the size of your stomach and connect it to the lower part of your small intestine, restricting the calories you can eat and absorb.
Sometimes also called
- Roux-en-Y bypass
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
2 nights -
Procedure duration
1-3 hours -
Type of anaesthetic
General -
Available to self-pay?
Yes -
Covered by health insurance?
Some insurers, by exception
Why Spire?
- Fast access to a wide range of treatments
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Clear pricing with no hidden charges
Gastric bypass surgery: what to expect at Spire Hartswood Hospital
Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments to patients across Essex and the South East. We have a choice of bariatric surgeons (consultants specialising in weight loss surgery) who perform gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight when diet and exercise haven’t worked. Your consultant will work alongside our dietitians, nurses and specialists to ensure you get the right treatment and aftercare.
You'll receive support from a dietitian both before and after your operation.
Q & A
Simon Monkhouse, Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Talking about gastric bypass surgery
How much does Gastric bypass surgery cost at Spire Hartswood Hospital
It's a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
| Weight loss surgery - gastric bypass | Fees |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. |
| Treatment price | £11,050 |
| Aftercare | Included |
| From price | From £11,050 |
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£246 |
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £9,800 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £11,808 |
The guide price shown is the ‘from price’ and can increase depending on your Consultant and anaesthetist (who are independent practitioners and are not employees of Spire). The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Hartswood Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
Preparing for gastric bypass surgery at Spire Hartswood Hospital
Getting here
At Spire Hartswood Hospital, we’re very easy to reach from the A12, A13 and M11, based just 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles from central London. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your initial appointment will take place in one of our consultation rooms with a bariatric nurse before you see a consultant. During your consultations, we’ll:
- Ask about your medical history
- Explain about the different surgical methods – your consultant may recommend gastric sleeve surgery first
- They’ll explain what’s included in your treatment price
- Explain about your aftercare, the diet and exercise plan you’ll need to follow and how the operation will affect your lifestyle in the long term
- Discuss risks and complications
The consultations give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Once you and your consultant have decided to go ahead with a gastric bypass, you’ll be assessed by a psychologist, an anaesthetist and a bariatric specialist nurse. You'll also need to have a pre-operative assessment which may include:
- An electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Blood tests
- Endoscopy
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Gastric bypass surgery: your procedure
Your gastric bypass surgery takes one to three hours, but you’ll stay in hospital for at least two nights afterwards. You’ll have a comfortable, private room with all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find at home, including:
- A wall-mounted TV
- WiFi access
- An en-suite bathroom
- Comfortable chairs for your visitors
On the day of your operation, there’ll be a chance to meet your anaesthetist and the surgical team. You’ll have a general anaesthetic for the operation, which involves your surgeon reducing the size of your stomach and connecting it to the lower part of your small intestine.
Your aftercare and recovery
During your stay, you’ll be given painkillers for any discomfort. Your nursing team will make sure you have everything you need at all times.
We’ll have follow-up appointments with you after you leave hospital to check you're recovering and losing weight as expected.
Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric bypass surgery:
Treatment and recovery timeline
2 days
2 years
2 days
Leave hospital
4–6 weeks
Follow a controlled, monitored diet
4–6 weeks
Back to most activities and some weight loss
3–6 months
Less symptoms of rapid weight loss
2 years
Most weight loss will have happened
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2 days
Leave hospital
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4–6 weeks
Follow a controlled, monitored diet
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4–6 weeks
Back to most activities and some weight loss
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3–6 months
Less symptoms of rapid weight loss
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2 years
Most weight loss will have happened
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
How to get to us
Spire Hartswood Hospital is based in quiet and peaceful grounds, just two miles from the M25 motorway and easily accessible from other major roads like the M11, A12 and A13. It is 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles from central London.
Spire Hartswood Hospital,
Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3LE
Main Switchboard: 01277 232525
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01277 266761
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Hartswood Hospital.
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