Gastric bypass surgery at Spire Washington Hospital
Reduces the size of your stomach and redirects the digestive tract.
At Spire Washington Hospital, our highly skilled consultants and expert aftercare team offer gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight if severe obesity is affecting your health.
During a gastric bypass, your surgeon will reduce the size of your stomach and connect it to the lower part of your small intestine, restricting the calories you can eat and absorb.
Sometimes also called
- Roux-en-Y bypass
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
2-3 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?
- Fast access to treatment when you need it
- Consultants who are experts in their field
- Clear, simple pricing and flexible payment options
Gastric bypass surgery: what to expect at Spire Washington Hospital
At Spire Washington Hospital, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the North East. We have an expert team of bariatric surgeons (consultants specialising in weight loss surgery) for you to choose from. They can carry out gastric bypass surgery which can help you lose weight if changes to diet and exercise haven't worked. You’ll have a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to suit your lifestyle.
Our surgeons work with a psychologist and a dietitian who'll help you throughout your treatment and recovery, so that you get the support you need. Your dietitian will provide advice before and after surgery.
Q & A
Simon Monkhouse, Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Talking about gastric bypass surgery
How much does Gastric bypass surgery cost at Spire Washington 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 | £200 | ||
| Treatment price | £12,670 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £12,870 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£286 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £11,420 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £13,728 |
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 Washington 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 Washington Hospital
The hospital is within easy reach of the A1(M), close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland. Public transport options are available. There’s free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your first appointment will take place in one of our 10 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 and a psychologist 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
- Endoscopy
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Gastric bypass surgery: your procedure
On the day of your surgery:
- You’ll be able to meet your anaesthetics and surgical team
- You’ll have a general anaesthetic
- Once it's taken effect, your surgeon will begin the operation to reduce the size of your stomach
- They’ll then connect it to the lower part of your small intestine
The procedure takes between one and three hours. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your room while you have your operation.
You’ll stay in hospital for around two nights after your surgery. You’ll have your own large, en-suite room. All of our rooms have:
- TV
- Window
- Armchair
- Wardrobe
- En-suite
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 for at least two years after every six to eight months so we can keep track of your progress and ensure you’re recovering and losing weight as intended.
Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric bypass surgery:
Treatment and recovery timeline
2-3 days
2 years
2-3 days
Leave hospital
4-6 weeks
Follow a controlled, monitored diet
4-6 weeks
Back to most activities & some weight loss
3-6 months
Less symptoms of rapid weight loss
2 years
Most weight loss will have happened
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2-3 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 & 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 Washington Hospital is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by beautiful woodland, which creates a relaxing atmosphere for both patients and visitors. The hospital is easily accessed from the A1(M) and A19, close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
Spire Washington Hospital,
Picktree Lane
Rickleton
Washington
NE38 9JZ
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Washington Hospital.
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