Gastric Sleeve
The Procedure
The procedure is carried out via key-hole incisions in the abdomen. It involves laparoscopic surgery to remove 80% of the stomach, creating a smaller stomach. This aids weight loss by reducing stomach capacity and altering gut hormones like ghrelin and GLP-1, leading to appetite suppression. The rate of weight loss is not directly tied to the remaining stomach size, as changes in gut hormones play a significant role.
80% of individuals aren't successful at long-term weight loss when losing 10% of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least 1 year3
What we offer
With over 20 years of expertise, we’re dedicated to guiding you through every stage of your weight loss journey.
Gastric Sleeve Procedure
Your package includes everything you need to get the best outcome from your gastric balloon journey
- 45min - 1hr operation
- 1-2 night hospital stay
- 90 day return to theatre cover
- Blood test at 6 months post-op
personalised Support
Our registered Dietitians, Health Coaches and support team are here to help you achieve your weight loss goals
- 5 year comprehensive aftercare
- Emergency help line
- Lifelong support and advice
- Private Facebook support group
Weight Loss Tools
Change your habits and relationship with food with on-demand classes on diet, fitness, mindfulness and habit change
- Personalised App
- WI-FI Scales
- Healthier Weight Starter Kit
- Food diary and trackers
Gastric Sleeve Reviews
Don’t just take our word for it, we’re proud to share the stories of our real patients, who achieved their goals with us
Michelle
Lost 10 Stone
“I wish that everybody who needed it got the opportunity to have it”
Charles
Lost 9.5 Stone
“I would definitely recommend this procedure if like me you get to that point where you are determined to lose the weight.”
Martin
Lost 10.5 Stone
“From The First Phone Call, Everything Was Cracking.. Life just gets better when you’re not carrying that weight.”
Sarah
Lost 8.5 Stone
“It’s not like you can reinvent yourself, you just find who you are and have the confidence to let it show”
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.
Due to the considerable amount of weight that gastric sleeve 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 a gastric sleeve 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.
On average we expect weight loss results for gastric sleeve patients to be approx 60-70% of their excess weight during the first two years, although most of the weight is lost during the first year. Some people will inevitably do better than this, and some not so well.
Most sleeve patients will stay in a hospital for 1 night before going home. You should start to feel much more comfortable around 2 weeks after surgery, but it typically takes around 6 to 8 weeks for your stomach to heal completely. Read more about the recovery time.
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.