Weight Loss Surgery in Leicester
Speak to our weight loss clinic in LeicesterStart Your Weight Loss Journey with Expert Advice
For many people, the biggest step is not having weight loss surgery. It is deciding to speak to someone about whether surgery is the right option in the first place.At Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, our Leicester location has been created to help patients begin that conversation with confidence. Whether you have been thinking about weight loss surgery for years or have only recently started exploring your options, our team is here to provide clear, honest guidance that helps you understand what is available and whether treatment is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Many patients who visit our Leicester clinic have already tried numerous approaches to losing weight. Diets, exercise plans and lifestyle changes may have helped for a period of time, but maintaining those results often becomes increasingly difficult. Others are experiencing the impact obesity is having on their health and want to understand what clinically supported treatment could look like before making any decisions.
Rather than expecting patients to know which procedure they need, every journey begins with a detailed consultation. During this appointment, we take the time to understand your medical history, current health, previous weight loss experiences and long-term goals before discussing the treatments that may be suitable for you.
Following your consultation, surgery is arranged at one of Tonic’s carefully selected partner hospitals, ensuring patients receive specialist bariatric care while continuing to benefit from the support and guidance provided by our Leicester team throughout their journey.
This approach allows patients to begin their experience close to home while knowing that every stage of their treatment has been carefully planned around achieving safe, sustainable weight loss.
Local Support Before You Take the Next Step
Beginning your weight loss journey in Leicester allows you to access specialist guidance close to home before treatment is arranged through Tonic’s trusted bariatric network. Many patients value having the opportunity to discuss their health, understand the procedures available and receive personalised advice locally before moving forward with surgery.
Whether you’re travelling from Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough or the surrounding area, our Leicester team is here to provide ongoing support and guidance throughout every stage of your journey.


Why Begin Your Journey in Leicester?
Choosing where to begin your weight loss journey is about much more than choosing a convenient location.
Many patients appreciate having the opportunity to discuss their concerns, understand the available procedures and receive specialist guidance before committing to treatment. These early conversations often provide the reassurance people need to move forward with confidence, knowing they have explored every option available to them.
Patients choose our Leicester location because they value:
- A supportive introduction to weight loss surgery without unnecessary pressure.
- Personalised consultations based on individual health and future goals.
- Honest advice that helps patients understand every suitable treatment option.
- Ongoing guidance before surgery takes place.
- Access to experienced bariatric specialists within the Tonic network.
- A structured 5-year aftercare programme supporting long-term success.
Our focus is always on helping patients make informed decisions rather than encouraging them towards surgery before they feel ready. By understanding each person’s individual circumstances, we are able to recommend the most appropriate next steps while ensuring patients remain fully informed throughout the process.
If you’re ready to explore your options, book a consultation with our Leicester team. We’ll take the time to understand your health, answer your questions and help you decide whether weight loss surgery is the right next step for you.
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Weight Loss Procedures Available
During your consultation, your specialist will explain the different bariatric procedures available and discuss which treatment is likely to provide the safest and most effective long-term outcome for your circumstances.
Recommendations are always based on a combination of factors including your BMI, medical history, overall health, previous attempts at weight loss and your long-term objectives.
Patients beginning their journey through our Leicester location can explore:
Gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of the stomach, helping patients feel satisfied with smaller meals while supporting sustainable long-term weight loss alongside healthy lifestyle changes.
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 combines stomach reduction with changes to the digestive system and may be recommended where greater weight loss or improvements to obesity-related health conditions are required.
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!
The mini gastric bypass offers an alternative bariatric procedure that may be appropriate depending on your individual health profile and long-term treatment goals.
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!
For selected patients, gastric band surgery may still be considered following comprehensive clinical assessment and discussion during consultation.
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!
Patients who are looking for a non-surgical weight loss option may also wish to discuss the Allurion Balloon.
During your consultation, we will explain whether this treatment may be suitable for your circumstances and how it compares with bariatric surgery.
Every recommendation is made with the aim of helping patients understand their options before choosing the treatment that best supports their future health.
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 reduces the size of the stomach, helping patients feel satisfied with smaller meals while supporting sustainable long-term weight loss alongside healthy lifestyle changes.
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 combines stomach reduction with changes to the digestive system and may be recommended where greater weight loss or improvements to obesity-related health conditions are required.
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!
The mini gastric bypass offers an alternative bariatric procedure that may be appropriate depending on your individual health profile and long-term treatment goals.
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!
For selected patients, gastric band surgery may still be considered following comprehensive clinical assessment and discussion during consultation.
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!
Patients who are looking for a non-surgical weight loss option may also wish to discuss the Allurion Balloon.
During your consultation, we will explain whether this treatment may be suitable for your circumstances and how it compares with bariatric surgery.
Every recommendation is made with the aim of helping patients understand their options before choosing the treatment that best supports their future health.
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!
Need Help Choosing the Right Procedure?
Every patient’s journey is different. Speak to one of our patient coordinators and we’ll help you understand which weight loss procedure is most appropriate before arranging your consultation.
Meet Your Leicester Bariatric Surgeon
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.
Your Consultation
The first consultation is one of the most important parts of your journey because it provides the opportunity to understand your health before discussing treatment.
During your appointment, we will talk through your medical history, previous weight loss experiences, eating habits, lifestyle and the goals you hope to achieve. This information allows our specialist team to develop a clear understanding of your circumstances before discussing which bariatric procedures may be appropriate.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about recovery, expected outcomes, lifestyle changes and the support available after surgery. Our consultations are designed to provide honest information rather than overwhelm patients with unnecessary medical terminology, helping you leave with a clear understanding of the next steps.
If weight loss surgery is appropriate, we will arrange treatment at one of Tonic’s carefully selected partner hospitals while continuing to support you throughout the process.
Five Years of Dedicated Aftercare
Choosing Tonic means choosing support that continues long after surgery has taken place. While the operation itself is an important milestone, maintaining successful weight loss depends on the guidance, encouragement and specialist care available throughout your journey.
Our structured 5-year aftercare programme has been designed to help patients adapt to lifestyle changes, build healthier habits and maintain their progress with confidence. Through continued support from our multidisciplinary team, you’ll never have to navigate life after surgery on your own.
During the first two years, patients receive one-to-one support from:
- A specialist psychotherapist.
- A registered dietitian.
- A bariatric nurse.
- A dedicated fitness professional.
- Ongoing follow-up with their surgeon.
This multidisciplinary approach helps patients adapt to life after surgery while developing the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain successful weight loss.
Support then continues through a further three years of telephone aftercare alongside continued surgeon follow-up, ensuring professional advice remains available long after treatment has taken place.
For many patients beginning their journey in Leicester, knowing this long-term support is already in place provides reassurance that they are choosing a provider committed to helping them achieve lasting improvements to their health, not simply perform an operation.
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
Speak to Our Team
Want to find out more about our 5-year aftercare programme? Request a call back and discover how our specialist multidisciplinary team continues supporting patients long after surgery has taken place.
Planning for Long-Term Success
Successful weight loss surgery begins long before the day of the operation.
Preparation plays an important role in helping patients understand how life will change after surgery and what they can do to achieve the best possible long-term outcome.Before treatment takes place, we work closely with every patient to discuss dietary preparation, realistic expectations and the lifestyle adjustments that will support sustainable weight loss. Taking time to prepare properly often helps patients feel more confident, better informed and ready for the journey ahead. This emphasis on preparation reflects our belief that successful outcomes are built through education and planning as much as the surgery itself.
Moving Forward with Confidence
The journey towards better health is rarely defined by a single moment. Instead, it is shaped by informed decisions, consistent support and the confidence that comes from knowing you have an experienced team guiding you throughout the process.For patients beginning their journey through our Leicester location, the first priority is understanding what treatment may be appropriate and how weight loss surgery could fit into their long-term health plans. Your consultation provides the opportunity to discuss your goals, understand the procedures available and receive personalised recommendations before any decisions are made.
If surgery is the right option, every stage of your treatment is carefully coordinated, from selecting the most appropriate procedure through to preparing for surgery and planning your recovery. Throughout this process, our team remains focused on providing clear communication and practical guidance so that you feel informed and supported at every step.
Once surgery has taken place, your relationship with Tonic continues. Follow-up appointments and ongoing aftercare ensure you continue receiving professional advice as your weight changes, helping you build healthy routines that support long-term success.
Rather than concentrating solely on the operation itself, our approach is centred around helping patients make lasting improvements that continue to benefit them for years to come.
Local Support with Specialist Care
One of the advantages of beginning your journey in Leicester is having access to specialist guidance close to home before moving forward with treatment.Many patients appreciate being able to discuss their concerns, ask questions and receive personalised advice in a familiar setting before surgery is arranged at one of Tonic’s specialist partner hospitals. This approach helps remove uncertainty and allows patients to make decisions with greater confidence.
Patients regularly begin their journey with us from Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and surrounding communities. While everyone’s circumstances are different, they all benefit from the same personalised approach that places understanding and preparation at the centre of the treatment process.
Starting your journey in Leicester means you can access expert advice, personalised treatment planning and ongoing support close to home before surgery is arranged through Tonic’s specialist bariatric network. It’s an approach designed to make every stage of the process as straightforward, reassuring and well-supported as possible.
Creating Positive Change That Lasts
Weight loss surgery is often the beginning of a much broader improvement in health and wellbeing.As patients progress through their journey, many discover that everyday life gradually becomes easier. Activities that once felt challenging may become more manageable, energy levels often improve and many people develop greater confidence in their ability to maintain healthier routines.
These improvements do not happen because of surgery alone. They are achieved through the combination of specialist treatment, continued education, professional guidance and the commitment patients make to their own long-term health.
By focusing on steady, sustainable progress rather than short-term results, patients are better equipped to maintain the positive changes they have worked hard to achieve.
Flexible Finance Options
We understand that private weight loss surgery represents a significant investment in your future.To help make treatment more manageable, flexible finance options are available. During your consultation, we will explain the options available, discuss costs clearly and answer any questions you may have so that you have all the information needed before making your decision.
Our approach is always transparent, supportive and free from unnecessary pressure, allowing you to concentrate on choosing the treatment that best supports your health and future wellbeing.
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.
FAQs
Primarily consultations and support, surgery takes place at partner hospitals.
Yes, free on-site parking.
We’ll confirm suitability, discuss options clearly, and map out your preparation and recovery plan.
Following your consultation in Leicester, surgery will be arranged at one of Tonic’s specialist partner hospitals. Your team will explain which hospital is appropriate for your treatment and guide you through every stage of the process.
During your consultation, you can explore gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, mini gastric bypass, gastric band surgery and the Allurion Balloon. Recommendations are always tailored to your individual circumstances.
Yes. Many patients value being able to start with a local consultation before treatment is organised at the most appropriate specialist hospital within the Tonic network.
Every patient undergoing weight loss surgery with Tonic benefits from our structured 5-year aftercare programme, including one-to-one support from a psychotherapist, dietitian, bariatric nurse, fitness professional and regular follow-up with their surgeon.
Your consultation is designed to answer exactly that question. By understanding your health, lifestyle and long-term objectives, our team will recommend the treatment that offers the safest and most appropriate route towards sustainable weight loss.
Arrange Your Leicester Consultation
If you are considering weight loss surgery and would like expert guidance before making any decisions, arranging a consultation is the ideal place to begin.
Our Leicester team is here to help you understand the treatments available, discuss your individual circumstances and provide honest, personalised advice that reflects your long-term health goals.
At Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, we believe every successful journey begins with the right information, the right support and a clear plan for the future. From your first consultation through to surgery, recovery and years of structured aftercare, our commitment is to help you achieve sustainable weight loss with confidence.
Get in touch with our team today to arrange your Leicester consultation and take the first step towards a healthier future with specialist support at every stage of your journey.
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