Weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery can help you achieve a healthier weight and improve your self-confidence.

At The Blackheath Hospital, we offer private Weight Loss Surgery to patients who are based in Greenwich, Lewisham or Bexley.

Private Weight Loss Surgery in Greenwich

If you are considering weight loss surgery, The Blackheath Hospital in South East London offers a consultant-led service with various types of treatments available to help with losing weight.

Common weight loss procedures include gastric band surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery and duodenal switch surgery.

Private Gastric Band Surgery in Greenwich

Gastric band surgery is a procedure that reduces the size of your stomach by putting a band around it which restricts the amount of food you can eat. In most cases, the procedure is performed as keyhole surgery. The band will form two compartments in the stomach with an opening at the top and bottom which allows food to pass through it much slower than before.

Private Gastric Bypass Surgery in Greenwich

Gastric bypass surgery is where your stomach is reduced and joined to your small intestine, which reduces the amount of food ingested.

Having a gastric bypass does require major changes to your diet and eating habits. You will only be able to eat very small amounts of food and will have to gradually introduce solid foods.

Private Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Greenwich

A gastric sleeve operation reduces the capacity of your stomach by around 75%. This happens because a large section of your stomach is permanently removed. As your stomach will only be able to hold a small portion of food, you should feel less hungry between meals and feel fuller quicker.

Private Duodenal Switch in Greenwich

The duodenal switch is the removal of around 75% of the stomach, including most of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine1. This should allow you to eat a normal meal but in smaller quantities.

This procedure also bypasses a part of the small intestine which can also help with the absorption of fewer calories into the body.

Full range of private weight loss procedures offered in Greenwich

Payment Options

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.

1 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360120