Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire Leeds Hospital

Spire Leeds has been performing weight loss surgery for just under 30 years. We now undertake among the highest number of weight loss operations of any hospital in the North of England. We were the first private hospital in the North of England to perform Gastric sleeve surgery - an alternative weight loss operation.

We have a team of five bariatric surgeons who all undertake gastric sleeve surgery. We also offer leading plastic and reconstructive surgeons who undertake the body lifting procedures which many gastric sleeve surgery patients choose to have following significant weight loss.

We're able to treat patients with a BMI of up to 100 due to our high dependency unit. 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 Leeds Hospital is situated just off Leeds' main A6120 ring road, approximately three miles from Leeds city centre. The hospital is accessible via public transport (bus) or we're 15 minutes by car from the city centre and the mainline railway station. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

When you come to your first appointment, you'll have full opportunity to discuss your needs in detail with your weight loss consultant surgeon. During your consultation, they'll talk to you about your medical history and will be able to explain:

• The different options for surgery
• What’s involved, including the anaesthetic
• Any risks or complications

There’ll be plenty of time to discuss any questions or concerns. You might find it helpful to think of some questions beforehand and make notes during your consultation.

Prior to your surgery date, we'll arrange for you to have a pre-assessment appointment with our nurse team, our specialist dietitian and, if required, a consultant anaesthetist. You'll be given information all about your forthcoming procedure and have full opportunity to ask questions. We'll undertake tests to confirm you're suitable for the surgery. These tests may include:

• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Sleep apnoea tests

When you come in for your operation, our staff will show you to your private en-suite room. You’ll have all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find in your own home while you stay with us, including:

• TV
• Window
• Armchair
• WiFi
• Wardrobe

Once you’re settled, here’s what will happen:

• You’ll meet your consultant and surgical team who’ll prepare you for surgery
• Your anaesthetist will give you your general anaesthetic, so you’ll be asleep for your operation
• Once it’s taken effect, your surgeon will make the first incisions and carry out the gastric sleeve surgery to remove part of your stomach

Your operation will take one to two hours and you’ll be with us for one to two days.

After surgery, our nursing team will give you pain relief to help you deal with any discomfort from the surgery.

After you leave hospital, we’ll arrange to see you for follow-up appointments for two years so we can keep track of your progress and ensure you’re recovering and losing weight as intended. You'll also receive support from a dietitian, with four appointments in your first year after surgery.

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