Gastric bypass surgery at Spire St Anthony's Hospital
Reduces the size of your stomach and redirects the digestive tract.
Gastric bypass surgery: what to expect at Spire St Anthony’s
Spire St Anthony’s is a large private hospital providing an extensive range of treatments and services for our patients in Sutton and the surrounding Surrey and south London area. You’ll have a choice of bariatric surgeons (consultants specialising in weight loss surgery) who can carry out gastric bypass surgery.
This can help to reduce your weight if changing your diet and lifestyle hasn’t worked.
Our bariatric surgeons are supported by a team of expert nurses who can ensure the treatment and aftercare is tailored to your needs. We can operate on complex patients due to having HDU and ITU facilities.
A dietitian will meet you before and after surgery to advise about a new diet plan and help you control your eating. They'll also have follow-up appointments with you to check how your recovery is going.
How much does Gastric bypass surgery cost at Spire St Anthony's Hospital
| Weight loss surgery - gastric bypass | Fees |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | from £250 |
| Treatment | £11,142 |
| Aftercare | Included |
| Guide price | £11,392 |
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£248 |
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £9,892 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £11,904 |
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire St Anthony's 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.
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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 one to two days afterwards. You’ll have a comfortable, private room with all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find at home, including:
- TV
- En-suite
- Window
- Armchair
- Telephone
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 so you'll be asleep for the operation, which involves your surgeon reducing the size of your stomach and connecting it to the lower part of your small intestine.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Your aftercare and recovery
While you’re in hospital, your nursing team will give you pain relief as and when you need it to make sure you’re comfortable.
After you leave hospital, we’ll arrange to see you four weeks after surgery so we can keep track of your progress and ensure you’re recovering and losing weight as intended. You'll also receive support and aftercare from a dietitian.
Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric bypass surgery:
Treatment and recovery timeline
1–2 days
2 years
1–2 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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1–2 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 St Anthony's Hospital is a large private hospital close to Sutton and Epsom, on the borders of Surrey and South London, providing very high quality healthcare in a calm and peaceful environment.
Spire St Anthony's Hospital,
801 London Road
Cheam
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9DW
Main Switchboard: 020 8337 6691
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 020 8335 4646
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire St Anthony's Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
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