Healthier weight
the long term solution
With 20 years of experience in weight loss solutions we guarantee our patients receive all of the industry-leading expertise, care and understanding that we have to offer.
Bariatric Procedures
Discover all of the possible bariatric (weight loss) surgery options available to help manage obesity. At Healthier Weight, we offer the full of range of procedures.
- Weight loss
- Recovery
- Anaesthesia
- BMI Eligibility*
- 60-70%
- 14 Days
- General
- 35+
- Weight loss
- Recovery
- Anaesthesia
- BMI Eligibility*
- 70-80%
- 14 Days
- General
- 40+
Our Surgeons
Bariatric surgery is a specialist field and as such we work with only the finest, most experienced bariatric surgeons including Professor Rishi Singhal, our Medical Director.
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We've helped thousands of patients reach their ideal weight
We have an experienced, dedicated and supportive team of Patient Care Coordinators ready to guide you through your options and any questions, you can take advantage of a free consultation where you get 1-2-1 access to world-renowned weight loss surgeons face-to-face or from the comfort of your home via video link.
Frequently asked questions
As with all surgical operations, there are associated risks and a gastric sleeve is a more invasive procedure than a gastric band which is why it is important to choose a specialist bariatric surgeon with considerable gastric sleeve experience. In the hands of a highly experienced Healthier Weight surgeon, the gastric sleeve is still a safe and effective procedure. Read more about our sleeve centres and surgeons here.
This depends upon what you do for a living, but if you have a sedentary occupation you can generally expect to be back at work about 2 weeks after gastric bypass, after which time the wounds should have healed and you will be feeling more comfortable. If you have a physically demanding job involving lifting etc, you may need a little longer. The bowel and stomach inside your abdomen will be healed in around 6-8 weeks, so during this period it is important that you follow the nutritional guidelines as closely as you can.
Your long term success with your procedure is dependent on high quality aftercare. Anyone who has had weight loss surgery will tell you this is crucial. All too frequently, overseas surgery packages have no aftercare.
In the UK surgeon outcomes are monitored closely. There is a duty of candour and transparency. In many overseas countries the same standards do not apply.
We have seen many botched procedures from overseas that come with limited aftercare and warranties. You won’t receive any support from any serious problems that arise post-op, and you will ultimately go onto the NHS waiting list for your procedure to be put right.
Due to the considerable amount of weight that patients typically lose, it’s possible that you will experience some excess, loose or saggy skin. This most commonly occurs in the abdominal apron, or trunk area. The amount of excess skin you’ll be left with following an operation varies and will depend upon your age and weight before the procedure. Generally, the heavier and older you are, the more likely you are to have excess skin. Younger patients tend not to have as much lax skin due to greater natural skin elasticity.
Your diet will change following the weeks out of surgery, however, after week 5 you can eat most foods, provided they don’t cause you discomfort. However, because you will be consuming less food in general, it is important that you include foods that are rich in protein, but low in fat and sugar. We encourage you to eat vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean meat and fish. You will be provided with detailed nutritional information following your gastric sleeve operation.
Generally there is minimal scarring with a gastric bypass. The operating ports are placed in the abdomen through 5 narrow (0.5 cm) incisions which are sutured and/or glued and will normally heal in about 10-14 days. The scars should fade gradually. Some individuals have a greater tendency to form keloid which may result in thicker and more prominent scars.