Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire Leicester Hospital

Spire Leicester Hospital is a long-established private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care for our patients from across East Midlands and beyond. Our team of experienced bariatric surgeons offer gastric sleeve surgery to help you lose weight. They work with an expert 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, our team of nurses, dietitians and counsellors will provide aftercare tailored to your needs.

Getting here

We're located 7 miles from junction 21 of the M1 and easily accessible from the A47 and A6. We’re a 15 minute cab ride from Leicester 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 a chance to meet one of our team of weight loss surgeons in one of our private consultation rooms, all of which have easy access. During your consultation, your consultant will talk to you about your medical history. They’ll be able to explain the different options for surgery and what’s involved, including the anaesthetic and 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 so you can make notes during your consultation.

Before going ahead with gastric sleeve surgery, you’ll also meet a dietitian, an anaesthetist and a counsellor, if required, so they can make further assessments on whether surgery is right for you.

You’ll need to have a pre-operative assessment which may include:

• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Blood tests
• MRSA swab

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

• Nurse call system
• TV/Radio
• Telephone and WiFi
• En-suite bathroom
• Wardrobe space and a small locker
• Armchair

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

• You’ll have a chance to see your consultant again and meet your anaesthetist and the team who’ll be looking after you
• You’ll have a general anaesthetic which means you'll be asleep
• Your consultant will make incisions in your abdomen and remove part of your stomach

Surgery takes one to two hours. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your room while you have your operation.

You’ll be with us for one to two days 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 as often as is clinically necessary and as recommended by your consultant, nurse, counsellor or dietitian.

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