Weight Loss Surgery Leicester
Speak to our weight loss clinic in LeicesterWhy use Tonic Weight Loss Surgery Leicester ?
See our team locally at Tonic’s head office on Charterpoint Way in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, where you will find a welcoming, well-kept clinic and an experienced bariatric team who make safety and clear communication the priority. From your first enquiry we talk through options in plain English, confirm suitability, and map out preparation, surgery arrangements and recovery so you know exactly what will happen and when. Consultations cover the full range of treatments including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric band and the swallowable balloon, with procedures scheduled at appropriate partner hospitals and confirmed when you book.
We are easy to reach for people in Leicester and the wider East Midlands. Many patients travel from Loughborough, Coalville, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, with straightforward access via the M1 and A511. If you prefer public transport, our team will share parking details and simple travel notes from Leicester station so planning your visit is stress free.
Join thousands of happy Leicester patients
Across Leicestershire and the East Midlands, people choose Tonic when they want steady progress and dependable support. Patients often tell us that having a clear plan, predictable check-ins and a team who answer questions quickly made everyday life feel more manageable again, from getting back to walks in Bradgate Park to balancing appointments with shifts in the city.
If you are exploring your options, spend a few minutes with our success stories. You will find first-hand accounts from people not far from you, describing what the journey looked like in real life and how they fitted consultations and recovery around work and family. Read at your own pace and talk to us when you feel ready.
Which Weight Loss Surgery is right for me?
Our Leicester weight loss clinic provide the following procedures:
Gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach, limiting food intake and promoting significant weight loss.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for a gastric sleeve procedure is 7 days.
- Gastric sleeve surgery usually lasts around 60 minutes.
- Gastric bypass patients should expect to lose 70-75% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric sleeve surgery package!
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces stomach size and reroutes the digestive system, helping patients lose weight by limiting food intake and nutrient absorption.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Bypass Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for gastric bypass procedures is 10 to 14 days.
- Gastric bypass surgery usually lasts around 60 minutes.
- Gastric bypass patients should expect to lose 60-70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric bypass surgery package!
Gastric band surgery is a weight loss procedure where an adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a smaller stomach pouch.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Band Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for gastric band procedures is 5 to 7 days.
- Gastric band surgery usually lasts around 45 minutes.
- Gastric band patients should expect to lose between 50% and 70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric band surgery package!
Mini gastric bypass surgery is a simplified weight loss procedure that reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the intestine.
Here are the key details on our Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for our mini gastric bypass procedures is 10 to 14 days.
- Mini Gastric Bypass surgery usually lasts around 70 minutes.
- Mini Gastric Bypass patients should expect to lose between 60% and 70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Mini Gastric Bypass surgery package!
Allurion Pill Balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure where a swallowable balloon is temporarily placed in the stomach.
Here are the key details on our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure is between 2 and 3 days.
- The Allurion Pill Balloon procedure has no specific procedure time.
- Allurion Pill Balloon patients should expect to lose around 20% of their excess weight.
- This procedure leaves no scarring.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure package!
Gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach, limiting food intake and promoting significant weight loss.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for a gastric sleeve procedure is 7 days.
- Gastric sleeve surgery usually lasts around 60 minutes.
- Gastric bypass patients should expect to lose 70-75% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric sleeve surgery package!
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that reduces stomach size and reroutes the digestive system, helping patients lose weight by limiting food intake and nutrient absorption.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Bypass Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for gastric bypass procedures is 10 to 14 days.
- Gastric bypass surgery usually lasts around 60 minutes.
- Gastric bypass patients should expect to lose 60-70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric bypass surgery package!
Gastric band surgery is a weight loss procedure where an adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a smaller stomach pouch.
Here are the key details on our Gastric Band Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for gastric band procedures is 5 to 7 days.
- Gastric band surgery usually lasts around 45 minutes.
- Gastric band patients should expect to lose between 50% and 70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Gastric band surgery package!
Mini gastric bypass surgery is a simplified weight loss procedure that reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the intestine.
Here are the key details on our Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for our mini gastric bypass procedures is 10 to 14 days.
- Mini Gastric Bypass surgery usually lasts around 70 minutes.
- Mini Gastric Bypass patients should expect to lose between 60% and 70% of their excess weight.
- The procedure involves 5 small abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Mini Gastric Bypass surgery package!
Allurion Pill Balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure where a swallowable balloon is temporarily placed in the stomach.
Here are the key details on our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure in Leicester :
- Average recovery time for our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure is between 2 and 3 days.
- The Allurion Pill Balloon procedure has no specific procedure time.
- Allurion Pill Balloon patients should expect to lose around 20% of their excess weight.
- This procedure leaves no scarring.
- Tonic’s premium aftercare is included in our Allurion Pill Balloon procedure package!
Meet our world-renowned surgeons
Sherif Awad
Sherif Awad is Consultant Laparoscopic Obesity & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon. He qualified from the University of St Andrews (BMedSci) and University of Manchester (MBChB Hons), undertook his PhD at University of Nottingham and completed his surgical training in Manchester, the East-Midlands and London.
To date Sherif has performed over 6000 surgical procedures that include over 2500 bariatric surgery procedures. Sherif is passionate about the care he provides to patients and has over 700 5-star reviews from his private patients. His clinical outcomes, protocols, patient letters and information sheets are exemplary. Sherif is recognised internationally as an expert speaker on improving bariatric surgery pathways and safety.
PREMIUM AFTERCARE A TONIC PROMISE
Aftercare and Support like no other
Surgery is only one stage of a longer pathway. With Tonic Leicester you receive five years of structured aftercare built around real 1-to-1 support. For the first two years you can book unlimited sessions with a registered dietitian to tailor meals and supplements, unlimited appointments with a psychotherapist for mindset and behaviour change, and guided activity with a personal trainer and a virtual fitness coach. A bariatric nurse is available for clinical advice and practical questions, and your surgeon provides scheduled follow ups so you always know the next step.
Between appointments you have the reassurance of an out-of-hours support line, access to our private community and the Tonic Tool Kit to keep you on track. The goal is simple: clear guidance, consistent check-ins and a team that stays with you long after the day of surgery.
Learn more about our aftercareUnlimited Dietician Appointments for 2 years
Unlimited Psychotherapist Appointments for 2 years
Unlimited Support with Virtual Fitness Coach for 2 Years
Unlimited Bariatric Nurse Support for 2 years
5 Years Surgeon Follow Up
The Gym Group 30-day Membership
The Tonic Tool Kit
Tonics Private Social Media community support
Out Of Hours Support Line
Hi I'm Cat Bevin
I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey
It’s my job to support you through your journey with Tonic, from initial consultation where we’ll learn all about you and your weight loss journey to date, through to your 5 years of aftercare with our specialist team. We’re here for you at every stage.
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