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Consultants who perform Weight Loss Surgery
What is weight loss surgery?
Bariatric surgery includes a variety of procedures that are performed to help individuals who are severely overweight or obese lose weight. These procedures work by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or a combination of both.
Obesity is a weight condition that is associated with having excess of body fat which is defined by genetic and environmental factors that can be difficult to control when dieting. Obesity increases your risk of developing related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea, to name a few. Many individuals are affected by obesity and are not aware of it.
What Is The Cost of Private Weight Loss Surgery?
from £4,690*
Hospital Fee Guaranteed. The price shown includes all costs associated with your treatment, from admission to discharge. Doesn’t include surgeon or anaesthetist fee. Our hospital fee is guaranteed at the price quoted and valid for one month from the date issued, subject to pre-assessment.
| Private Gastric balloon insertion for weight loss costs £2,935 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital |
| Gastric balloon removal following weight loss costs £1,990 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital |
| Stomach reduction for weight loss surgery (Gastric Sleeve) costs £6,975 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital |
| Laparoscopic gastric banding surgery for weight loss costs £8,395 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital |
| Gastric bypass surgery for weight loss costs £9,425 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital |
How to pay for your treatment
If you’re… paying for yourself
Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.
For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.
If you’re… insured
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is approved by all major medical insurance companies. If you have a personal private health insurance policy, or your company provide it for you, you can use it to pay for your care from your initial consultation through to treatment, surgery and aftercare such as physiotherapy. Not all private health insurance plans cover the same things. It’s very important to check exactly what you are covered for with your insurance provider.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weight Loss Surgery
There are different types of weight loss surgery including:
Gastric bypass – this is where surgical staples are used to create a small pouch at the top of your stomach. The pouch is then connected to your small intestine, missing out (bypassing) the rest of the stomach. This means it takes less food to make you feel full, and you’ll absorb fewer calories from the food you eat.
Gastric band – this is where a band is placed around your stomach, so you don’t need to eat as much to feel full.
Sleeve gastrectomy – this is where part of the stomach is removed so it’s smaller than before. This means you won’t be able to eat as much as you could before surgery, and you’ll feel fuller faster.
Gastric balloon – this is where a soft balloon filled with salt water is placed in your stomach using a thin tube (endoscope). This means you won’t be able to eat as much before you feel full. This is a temporary measure and the balloon will be taken out after 1 year. This is done with a light anaesthetic and as a day case requiring a stay of several hours in the hospital.
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is located in St John’s Wood (NW8), a well-connected area of North West London. We are conveniently located for patients from Hampstead (NW3), Kilburn (NW6), and the surrounding areas.
By Tube:
- St John’s Wood station (Jubilee Line) is just a 5-minute walk from the hospital.
- Finchley Road (NW3) and Kilburn stations (NW6) on the Jubilee Line provide excellent connections.
By Bus:
- Wellington Road: Routes 13, 46, 82, and 113 stop near St John’s Wood Underground Station, just a short walk from the hospital.
- Circus Road: Routes 46 and 187 stop close to the hospital’s Circus Road entrance.
- Abbey Road: Routes 139 and 189 stop near the junction where Grove End Road becomes Abbey Road, providing easy access.
Major Roads:
If you’re travelling from NW3 or NW6, major routes such as Finchley Road or Kilburn High Road offer a direct approach to the hospital.
Our location ensures convenient access for patients across London, particularly those in NW8, NW3, and NW6 postcodes.
Before surgery, you’ll have a detailed assessment with a highly experienced Consultant Surgeon who has over 30 years’ experience in the NHS and 20 years in the private sector, with an outstanding outcome and safety record. Your care and recovery will be supported by a highly experienced team trained in all weight and reflux-related conditions. We have strict selection criteria and will only proceed if the surgery is likely to make a real difference to you. If we go ahead, your treatment will be tailored to achieve the best result with the lowest risk. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
We offer several types of weight loss surgery, and the most suitable option will be agreed during your consultation. These include:
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Gastric bypass: a small pouch is created at the top of your stomach and connected to your small intestine, helping you feel full faster and absorb fewer calories.
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Gastric band: a band is placed around your stomach so you don’t need to eat as much to feel full.
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Sleeve gastrectomy: part of the stomach is removed so you can’t eat as much and feel fuller faster.
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Gastric balloon: a soft balloon filled with salt water is placed in your stomach using a thin tube (endoscope). It stays in place for up to a year and helps you feel full sooner. This is a temporary option and done under light anaesthetic as a day case.
Yes. Most of our surgeries are performed under general anaesthetic using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. This involves making small cuts in your tummy and inserting a small tube with a camera, which relays images to a monitor. The benefits of this method include a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery, less pain and bleeding, and reduced scarring.
You’ll usually stay in hospital for one to several days, depending on the type of surgery and your overall health. You may feel pain, discomfort or fatigue in the first few days, but this will improve with time. Our team will provide pain management and monitor your recovery closely.
Your consultant will guide you through the necessary dietary changes. You’ll usually start with a liquid diet and gradually move to pureed, soft, and then solid foods. This progression helps your digestive system heal. Long-term, you’ll eat smaller meals and follow a healthy, balanced diet. Staying hydrated is essential, and you may need to change your drinking habits, such as avoiding fluids during meals and sipping water throughout the day.
You’ll have regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress, adjust your diet or medications, and address any concerns. Depending on the surgery, you may need to take nutritional supplements to prevent deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. Regular physical activity is also crucial for long-term success, and you’ll be encouraged to increase your activity as you recover. The success of bariatric surgery depends on your commitment to lifestyle changes, and ongoing support from your healthcare team will help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.