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Weight Loss Treatments
Find the right weight loss procedure for you and your lifestyle
Tonic Weight Loss offer a wide range of private weight loss surgery procedures. Our bariatric surgeons are on hand to discuss your options face to face or over the telephone to provide advice on all of our treatments and help you decide which is the most suitable procedure for you and your lifestyle.
Our weight loss specialists provide realistic, accurate and honest advice and information regarding all areas of weight loss and weight loss surgery. We provide you with the right tools and educate you on how to achieve your ideal weight and get the best results from your weight loss surgery.
Take a look at the procedures in more detail by selecting an option from the Treatment Menu. We have nationwide private weight loss surgery clinics, and all procedures are carried out by leading bariatric surgeons.
Our motto is Giving Back Lives and that is what we strive to do with every patient. We understand that Weight Loss Surgery is a big decision, but we endeavour to make the treatment as simple and as stress free as possible and pride ourselves on our market leading premium aftercare so that after the treatment you have the knowledge and support to maximise the success of the weight loss surgery.
We offer 0% finance (subject to application) on all of our weight loss treatments to give you the flexibility to pay for the procedure over time. In most cases the repayments cost less than a gym membership.
If you are ready to discuss the next steps regarding a treatment please get in touch below and one of our experts will talk you through the process.
Which Treatment Options Could Be Right for You?
Compare some important details regarding each of the treatment options below:
| Gastric Bypass | Gastric Band | Gastric Balloon | Gastric Sleeve | Mini Gastric Bypass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Recovery Time After Surgery | 7–10 days | 5–7 days | 2–3 days | 7 days | 7–10 days |
| Surgery Procedure Time | 1 hr 40 mins | 45 mins | 20 mins | 70 mins | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Estimated Weight Loss Achieved | 30–35% of total body weight | 20% of total body weight | 5–20kg in weight | 25–30% of total body weight | 30–35% of total body weight |
| Tonic Premium Aftercare | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Scarring? | 5 small abdominal scars | 5 small abdominal scars | No scarring (non surgical procedure) | 5 small abdominal scars | 5 small abdominal scars |
Disclaimer for all Weight Loss and Bariatric Procedures
Weight loss surgery results may vary: causes for being overweight or obese vary from person to person.
Tonic Weight Loss Surgery FAQ
Which weight loss surgery is best for me?
All weight loss surgeries are safe effective treatments. Each procedure has specific effects on specific conditions and your surgeon will be able to guide you in this area. Currently sleeve gastrectomy is the most popular surgery worldwide for the last 8 years because suits the vast majority of people.
What is the safest form of weight loss surgery?
All surgeries are very safe and complication rates are very low. However, this is major surgery and there are risks involved. Your surgeon will discuss it with you at your consultation. The benefits are way greater than the risks for all surgeries.
How much weight will I lose?
This is very patient specific. However, research shows that most people lose between 70- 75% of their excess weight after the first year. Weight loss is a combination of biological response of the body to the hormonal changes caused by surgery, eating habits and lifestyle. (Excess weight is the weight above a healthy BMI of 25kg/m2).
What happens after weight loss surgery?
After sleeve and gastric bypass surgery there is a radical change in the your gut hormones that regulates your appetite and satiety levels. Your appetite is reduced and the feeling of fullness is increased. You may experience a change in taste or smell for food or changes in food preferences. These changes coupled with a much smaller stomach are very effective in producing significant weight loss within the first year post surgery
How much does weight loss surgery cost?
You can find out latest prices here.
Can you get finance for weight loss surgery?
Find out more information about our finance options here
What is the recovery time after gastric sleeve surgery?
Normal recovery post sleeve gastrectomy is 2 weeks.
What are the gastric sleeve side effects?
Side affects may vary patient to patient and are largely affected by dietary behaviours. These may include weight loss, reduced appetite, taste changes.
What is the success rate of bariatric surgery?
The vast majority of people experience significant weight loss the first year after surgery, in conjunction with dietary behaviours . 80% of people are able to maintain the weight loss long term. Aftercare is essential in helping people maintain the weight lost
Is the gastric bypass reversible?
Yes, both types of bypass are fully reversible. Once the surgery is reversed you may expect to regain the weight you have lost.
What sort of portion size should you have after gastric sleeve surgery?
You should be able to eat a side plate portion 1 year post surgery. Portion sizes after sleeve increases with time, and after 1 year you should be able to have a starter as a main meal.
how much can you eat 2 years after gastric sleeve?
A small side plate which is similar amount that after 1 year. The vast majority of people who had the sleeve are fully satisfied with the quality and quantity of their eating post surgery
Is obesity a disease?
Obesity is defined as a chronic disease that cannot be cured but it can be treated effectively.
Is hair loss after bariatric surgery likely to happen?
Hair loss is a physiological response of the body to the weight loss. It may happen typically at month 4 after surgery and stops at month 8. It is fully reversible. It’s been suggested that your hair may grow back better than it was before.
What can you never eat again after gastric bypass?
Nothing. You can eat all food post gastric bypass however some foods very rich in sugar or fat can potentially cause dumping syndrome and make you feel ill .
When can you drive after gastric bypass surgery?
Generally after two weeks. Most insurance companies require you to be able to do an emergency stop before you can drive again.
What things can't you do after gastric bypass?
You can not eat and drink together, consume fizzy drinks and skip meals. All dietary golden rules need to be followed.
What happens if you eat solid food after gastric sleeve?
Nothing, as long as food is consumed slowly over 20 minutes, chewed well and without having a drink with the meal.
What will happen to my excess skin after weight loss surgery?
After weight loss surgery you need to look after your skin, massage, moisturise, take vitamins, good fluid intake, exercise and avoid smoking. In same cases cosmetic surgery is required.
Are there any long-term problems after gastric bypass surgery?
Some issues may relate to vitamin deficiencies if you are not taking the required supplements. Nasty anastomotic ulcers if you smoke.
