Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Service Description

Gastric sleeve surgery, also called a sleeve gastrectomy, is a safe, powerful weight loss procedure that permanently reduces the size of the stomach by around 70–80%. It helps patients lose weight not through starvation, but by restoring their natural hunger and fullness signals, making it easier to create lasting, healthy habits. During the procedure, a large portion of the stomach is carefully removed, leaving a slim, tube-like “sleeve” that holds much smaller amounts of food. The surgery also affects key hormones — especially ghrelin, the “hunger hormone” — meaning many patients experience a noticeable reduction in appetite after recovery. At MWLC Health UK, we believe that surgery is just the start of the journey. Our approach is different. We combine expert bariatric surgery with a long-term, natural, anti-diet aftercare programme — ensuring your relationship with food, body image, and health is rebuilt, not restricted. Gastric sleeve surgery can offer life-changing benefits beyond the scale, including improvements in: • Type 2 diabetes control • High blood pressure • Sleep apnea • Joint pain • Fertility • Heart disease risk factors • Emotional well-being and mental health Who is it for? Sleeve gastrectomy is typically recommended for patients who: • Have a BMI over 35 (or 30 with health complications) • Have struggled to achieve lasting weight loss through non-surgical methods • Are ready to commit to a structured recovery and nutrition plan What to expect: • Surgery performed under general anaesthesia • Hospital stay of 4 nights • Recovery period of around 4–6 weeks • Gradual return to eating soft, then solid foods with MWLC Health UK support Why choose MWLC Health UK for your sleeve surgery? We offer a unique, fully managed pathway that prioritises your safety, education, and confidence — before, during, and long after surgery. Our expert surgeon partners, our dedicated aftercare team, and our proven anti-diet recovery approach mean you’re not just losing weight — you’re gaining a whole new foundation for health. From blood test coordination to post-op symptom tracking, body image support, and relapse prevention tools, MWLC Health UK is there for every step of your journey. Surgery is powerful — but healing, empowerment, and freedom are the real goals. We’re here to help you get there.