BMI Healthcare provides weight loss surgery at 22 of its private hospitals in the UK, including three types of weight loss surgery - gastric banding, gastric bypass , sleeve gastrectomy and a non-surgical option, the intra-gastric balloon (BIB programme) - all carried out by BMI Healthcare's obesity and bariatric (weight loss) surgeons.
BMI Healthcare is the acute private hospital division of General Healthcare Group. It is the largest independent provider of private health care in the UK, committed to providing a consistent, high quality service to local communities.
Why choose BMI Healthcare for weight loss surgery?
BMI Healthcare has built up a reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings. BMI Healthcare deals with over 250,000 inpatient and 1,000,000 outpatient visits each year, and nearly half the procedures undertaken being of a major or complex nature. Read more about BMI Healthcare hospitals.
Their hospitals attract consultants from a wide range of specialities, most of whom have extensive experience gained within the NHS. Supported by BMI Healthcare’s high calibre staff, they are able to undertake a wide range of procedures. Each hospital has an experienced doctor on-site 24 hours a day to support patient care and a fully qualified nursing, clinical and support team plus diagnostic and treatment technology relevant to the patient procedures undertaken. In patient satisfaction surveys, 98.5% of patients said they would recommend BMI.
Approaches to weight loss surgery
Have you tried everything to lose weight, but can't? Weight loss surgery from BMI Healthcare could be the answer. You will feel confident with the experienced bariatric surgeons and the high standard of care provided by the UK's leading private hospital group. BMI Healthcare offers the following weight loss procedures in their UK hospitals:
Gastric band surgery
Gastric banding is a highly effective weight loss surgical procedure that limits how much food you can eat. Also known as lap banding, the operation helps overweight people achieve substantial and long-term weight loss. An inflatable band is placed around the stomach to divide it into two parts. This creates a smaller pouch at the top, taking in less food to make you feel full. Find out more and see if you’re eligible for gastric band surgery in the UK.
Gastric bypass surgery
A gastric bypass is a highly effective weight loss surgical procedure that restricts the amount of food you can eat and reduces the amount of calories absorbed. However, this is a major surgical procedure that carries greater risks of complications than gastric banding. A stapler is used to divide the stomach into two parts. This creates a smaller pouch at the top, taking in less food to make you feel full. Find out more and see if you’re eligible for gastric bypass surgery in the UK.
Intra-Gastric Balloon (BIB programme)
The BIB system ™ is a medically supervised system that will help you take control of your weight without invasive surgery or drugs. The gastric balloon is a soft, silicon balloon that is inserted into the stomach and filled with sterile saline. The balloon is designed to partially fill your stomach, giving you a feeling of fullness. Find out more and see if you’re eligible for intra-gastric balloon surgery in the UK.
Am I eligible for weight loss surgery?
To be eligible for weight loss surgery you must meet guidelines set out by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). These require that you have tried other methods of losing weight and that you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40, or over 35 if you have other medical conditions. Calculate your body mass index (BMI) here.
After weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is just a part of the process of losing weight. BMI Healthcare offers a comprehensive aftercare programme to help you stay healthy and achieve the best results for you. With BMI weight loss surgery you will receive personal ongoing care and support from their team of specialists before, during and long after surgery. To help you decided if surgery is for you, you will have an initial assessment with a clinical specialist and a consultation with a bariatric surgeon. The weight loss aftercare process will include:
Weight loss surgery patient stories
Weight loss surgery from BMI Healthcare has helped many people gain control of their life again. Here are just a few of the people who have chosen to undergo obesity surgery with BMI Healthcare:
How to get obesity surgery?
Your first step towards weight loss surgery is an initial assessment at a BMI Healthcare hospital, during which a weight loss clinical specialist will establish whether you are suitable for surgery. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and talk through what surgery would mean for you. You will also see a bariatric (weight loss) surgeon who will discuss the options with you.
Weight loss surgery costs
BMI Healthcare offers competitive fixed prices for weight loss surgery with no hidden extras. They make every aspect of weight loss surgery simple and stress free as possible for you and that you know the cost of treatment right from the start. There are no hidden extras.
Additionally you can call 0800 656 9606 or you can get a quote for weight loss surgery via the BMI Healthcare website.
You can also finance the cost of your health care using the BMI Card. The BMI Card is a unique credit card that allows you to spread the cost of health care, allowing you or your family to benefit from treatment at your chosen BMI hospital at a time convenient to you. Find out about financing health care with BMI Healthcare.
Contact details
BMI National Enquiry Centre
Unit1, Cameron Court
Cameron Street
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4JX
Tel: 0800 656 9606
Fax: 0141 882 6326
Email: info@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Web site: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
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