How much weight can I lose with a gastric sleeve in Cowling?

Most patients lose 60–70% of their excess body weight within 12–18 months of gastric sleeve surgery. For example, if you are 5 stone overweight, you could expect to lose 3–3.5 stone.

Is gastric sleeve surgery available in Cowling?

Yes, we offer gastric sleeve surgery consultations and referrals for patients in Cowling. Book a free consultation to discuss whether you are eligible.

How long is the gastric sleeve operation?

The procedure takes 1–2 hours and is performed laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) under general anaesthetic. Most patients stay in hospital for 2–3 days.

Will I need to follow a diet before gastric sleeve surgery?

Yes, you will follow a 2–4 week pre-operative liver reduction diet to shrink the liver and make surgery safer. Our clinical team will guide you through this process.

Is gastric sleeve surgery permanent?

Yes, the gastric sleeve is a permanent procedure. The removed portion of stomach cannot be reattached, so the results are long-lasting.

What can I eat after gastric sleeve surgery?

You will progress from liquids to pureed food, then soft food, and finally normal food over 6–8 weeks. Portion sizes will be significantly smaller and you must eat slowly.

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Cowling

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) permanently removes approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a banana-shaped "sleeve". This restricts how much you can eat and reduces hunger hormones, making it the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the UK.

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60–70%

Excess weight loss

1–2 hrs

Surgery time

2–3 days

Hospital stay

2–4 wks

Recovery time

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£8,995

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What is Gastric Sleeve?

The most popular and effective weight loss surgery

How it works

The surgeon removes 80% of the stomach laparoscopically, creating a slim, sleeve-shaped stomach. This limits food intake and reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin.

Who is it for?

Suitable for adults with a BMI of 35+ or 30+ with obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnoea.

Results

Patients typically lose 60–70% of their excess body weight within 12–18 months. The procedure also resolves or improves many obesity-related conditions.

Recovery

Most patients return to work within 2–4 weeks. You will follow a liquid diet for 2 weeks, progressing to soft foods and then normal food over 4–6 weeks.

Risks

As with all surgery, there are risks including infection, bleeding, and leakage from the staple line. These are rare and our surgical team will discuss them fully with you.

Long-term

The gastric sleeve is permanent and produces long-lasting weight loss when combined with healthy lifestyle changes and ongoing clinical support.

Gastric Sleeve pricing in Cowling

£8,995

All-inclusive price with no hidden costs

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What's included:

✓ Pre-operative assessment

✓ Anaesthetist fees

✓ Hospital stay (2–3 nights)

✓ Surgeon fees

✓ 12-month aftercare programme

✓ Nutritional support

Frequently asked questions about Gastric Sleeve in Cowling

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