Gastric bypass surgery at Spire London East Hospital
Reduces the size of your stomach and redirects the digestive tract.
At Spire London East Hospital, we offer gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight if being severely obese is affecting your health.
Our team of surgeons use clinically proven techniques to reduce the size of your stomach and join it to the lower part of your intestine. This means you eat less and absorb fewer calories through your intestines.
Sometimes also called
- Roux-en-Y bypass
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
3 nights -
Procedure duration
1-3 hours -
Type of anaesthetic
General -
Available to self-pay?
Yes -
Covered by health insurance?
Some insurers, by exception
Why Spire?
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Flexible payment options to make it easy and more affordable
Gastric bypass surgery: what to expect at Spire London East Hospital
Spire London East Hospital is a well-established private hospital delivering comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in east and central London and Essex. 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 dietitians and nurses who can ensure the treatment and aftercare is tailored to your needs.
Q & A
Simon Monkhouse, Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Talking about gastric bypass surgery
How much does Gastric bypass surgery cost at Spire London East Hospital
It's a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
| Weight loss surgery - gastric bypass | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £11,825 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £11,825 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£265 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £10,575 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £12,720 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire London East Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure 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.
Preparing for gastric bypass surgery at Spire London East Hospital
Getting here
We're located just a couple of miles from the M11 and only 20 minutes on the Central line tube to the city of London via Redbridge station. There’s free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your first appointment will take place in one of our 22 consulting rooms. Your consultant will discuss your medical history with you and explain your different options. There’ll be plenty of time to ask any questions. You’ll be able to talk about:
- What surgery involves – they may recommend gastric sleeve surgery to begin with
- What’s included in your treatment costs
- Your anaesthetic and how it might affect you
- Any potential complications and risks of surgery
- What’s involved in your recovery, including your aftercare plan which includes changes to your diet and lifestyle
If you decide you’d like to go ahead with a gastric bypass, you’ll meet a dietitian, anaesthetist, bariatric nurse and pre-assessment nurse so they can further assess if surgery is right for you. You'll also need to have a pre-operative assessment which may include:
- An electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Blood tests
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Gastric bypass surgery: your procedure
When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for around three days. You’ll stay in one of our 42 large, bright, private en-suite rooms. All our rooms have the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find at home, including:
- Freeview TV
- En-suite
- Window
- Armchair
- Wardrobe
- WiFi
- Table
Here’s what will happen on the day of your gastric bypass:
- You’ll meet your surgical team and anaesthetist
- Your anaesthetist will administer the general anaesthetic, which will send you to sleep for the operation
- Once it’s taken effect, your surgeon will carry out the surgery to reduce the size of your stomach and connect it to the lower part of your small intestine
- Your operation will take between one and three hours
Your aftercare and recovery
During your stay, you’ll be given painkillers for any discomfort. Your nursing team will make sure you have everything you need at all times.
We’ll have follow-up appointments with you after you leave hospital. A dietitian will be available to you on the phone if you have any questions or need advice about eating and your diet plan.
Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric bypass surgery:
Treatment and recovery timeline
3 days
2 years
3 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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3 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
We are located just a couple of miles from the M11 and only 20 minutes on the Central line tube from the city of London. London City Airport is a short car journey of 20 minutes and Stansted airport is just a 30 minute drive.
Spire London East Hospital,
Roding Lane South
Redbridge
Essex
IG4 5PZ
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COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire London East Hospital.
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