Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) at Spire Little Aston Hospital

At Spire Little Aston, we provide comprehensive treatments and care from our comfortable private hospital in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham city centre. We have a team of bariatric surgeons who can carry out gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss. Working alongside an excellent aftercare team, they’ll provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s designed for your own needs.

We offer comfortable accommodation with all the facilities you’d expect from a private hospital.

After your surgery, we provide aftercare and follow-up support from our bariatric nurses and dietitians.

Getting here

You can find us just to the north of Sutton Coldfield. We're a short 25 minute drive from Birmingham city centre. Birmingham New Street is the nearest mainline train station to Spire Little Aston Hospital, and Blake Street train station is the closest station to the hospital. 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 gastroenterologists in one of our 19 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 and make notes during your consultation.

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

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

• An electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Blood 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
• En-suite
• Window
• Armchair
• Telephone
• Patient information booklet

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our coffee lounge and restaurant while you have your operation. 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 two days.

While you’re in the hospital, your nursing team will give you pain relief as and when you need it so that you’re comfortable as you recover.

After you leave hospital, we’ll arrange to see you regularly after your surgery so we can keep track of your progress and ensure you’re recovering and losing weight as intended.

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