Weight Loss

Your evaluation starts with a conversation. We want to learn all about you — your health history, diet and lifestyle. Our team may recommend blood tests to detect metabolic disease or other issues that can make losing weight more difficult. We may also recommend a psychological assessment to check for anxiety or depression. All the information we gather can help create the best treatment plan for you.

Are weight loss services right for me?

You may benefit from a personalised weight loss plan if you have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. These services could also be for you if you have a BMI of 27 and conditions related to obesity, such as:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Digestive problems, like oesophageal reflux (GERD)
• Fatty liver disease
• Heart and vascular disease
• Inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis
• Obstructive sleep apnoea and other respiratory disorders
• Osteoarthritis and back problems

Medical weight loss services at Cleveland Clinic London include:

Lifestyle and medication

We’ll help you redefine your relationship with food and give you the support you need to adopt new, healthy habits for life. Your personalised care plan may include:

• Diet recommendations, such as changing the way you eat and what you eat
• Education, including learning more about nutrition and how to fit healthy choices into your busy schedule
• Exercise plan, which can help you get active by finding activities you’ll enjoy
• Mental health support, which includes being there for you as your emotional and psychological perspective on food evolves
• Medications, which involves using medications we prescribe to support your weight loss goals
• Digital weight management app, which provides extra support for lifestyle, physical activity, sleep and managing diabetes

Minimally invasive weight loss procedures

At Cleveland Clinic London, we offer a variety of minimally invasive methods for weight management, including:

• Allurion (formally known as Elipse) Balloon^®. You’ll swallow a capsule with a deflated balloon inside that’s attached to a tube. Your surgeons will fill it with purified water, taking up space in your stomach. No sedation or hospital stay is needed and it only takes about 15 minutes.
• Orbera™ gastric balloon. If you have a BMI of 35-40, you may qualify for this 30-minute procedure. A saline-filled balloon is inserted into your stomach under mild sedation, but no hospital stay is typically needed.
• Spatz3^® adjustable balloon. If you have a BMI above 27, you may have a procedure in which surgeons use a saline-filled balloon that can be expanded later to boost weight loss. It can remain in your stomach for up to a year.
• Endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastroplasty. These procedures reduce the size of your stomach by using stitches to change its shape. Your surgeon will determine if either of these is right for you based on your BMI. For both, you’ll be mildly sedated, and there’s typically no need for an overnight stay in hospital.
• Duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR). If you have Type 2 diabetes, your consultant may use heat to remove the thickened lining of the duodenum (part of the small intestine). Your body will then rebuild its own healthy lining, which can help manage diabetes. You will be under general anaesthesia during this procedure but will likely leave hospital the same day.

Surgical weight loss care

Deciding to pursue surgery for weight loss can be a big decision, but we have the expertise to help. Our team includes some of the U.K.’s top bariatric surgeons. They’ll work with you to find the best surgical option to fit your life and answer your questions along the way. Surgical services we offer include:

• Gastric bypass surgery. This laparoscopic procedure (also known as Roux-en-Y) reduces your upper stomach to an egg-sized pouch, helping you lose up to 80% of your excess body weight.
• Mini-gastric bypass surgery. This procedure allows food to move past a portion of your small bowel, helping you lose even more weight than a traditional gastric bypass.
• Gastric band surgery. During this reversible procedure, your surgeon reduces the size of your stomach by placing an adjustable ring around the top. This can help you lose up to 50% of excess body weight.
• Revisional bariatric surgery. In some cases, you may need a follow-up procedure. We may recommend this surgery if you’ve already had bariatric surgery of any type but are still gaining weight.

Private Weight Loss Costs at Cleveland Clinic London

We offer highly personalised private care with convenient payment options. Have questions? Call +44 20 3423 8900 to speak with one of our payment specialists.

What’s next?

You are unique, and so is your weight loss journey. When you come to Cleveland Clinic London, you can be assured that our weight loss consultants can help you reach and maintain your weight goals. We’ll start by hearing your personal story and ideals. Then, we’ll work with you to craft a plan that will work best for you — and help you be the best you. This is your personal journey, but we’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.