Vale Healthcare offers two main surgery options for weight loss surgery:

• Gastric Banding: Find out more about Gastric band treatment here
• Gastric Balloon: Find out more about Gastric Ballon treatment here
• Gastric Sleeve: Find out more about Gastric Sleeve treatment here

Currently, Vale Healthcare does not provide Gastric Bypass operations.

All weight loss surgery consultations take place at The Vale Hospital.

Weight loss surgery treatments available at Vale Healthcare take place at both the Vale Hospital and Cardiff Bay Clinic. Any treatment involving an overnight stay will be performed at the Vale Hospital (e.g. gastric banding), but day-case procedures (e.g. gastric ballooning) can be performed at both the Cardiff Bay Clinic and the Vale Hospital - with easy access from across South Wales via the M4 motorway.

Vale Healthcare's Weight Loss Surgery Clinic could be the right choice for you, although this can depend on a number of factors:

• You meet the guideline criteria for weight loss surgery, and have a BMI over 35
• You have made significant attempts to lose weight using non-surgical methods
• You understand that weight loss surgery will require you to make substantial lifestylane and diet changes, pre and post surgery
• You are prepare to work with our team of specialists throughout and after any weight loss surgery treatment.

You do not require a GP referral in order to have weight loss surgery (you may self-refer), however we will always keep your GP in the picture regarding your treatment and care, unless you request otherwise.

The first step in seeking medical advice regarding weight loss surgery is normally to speak with you GP. Your GP will usually provide us with a referral letter, and this is often the start of our on-going communication to ensure that you're receiving the right support throughout your weight loss treatment process.

Your length of stay in hospital will depend on the weight loss treatment you have, and your individual circumstances.

However, in general a Gastric Banding will require one night's stay in hospital, and a gastric balloon fitting will not require an overnight stay (this is a day-case procedure).

All patients undergoing weight loss surgery are required to go on a pre-operative diet, known as a 'liver diet'.

This diet is necessary in order to reduce the size of the liver, and make access during your operation as easy as possible.

You will be given full guidance and information in relation to this diet, prior to your wieght loss treatment.

You can find full details of how to make an appointment for a weight loss consultation at Vale Healthcare's specialist weight loss private clinic and private hospital here