Weight Loss Surgery Orpington
Welcome to Tonic Weight Loss Surgery Orpington.
Speak to our weight loss clinic in OrpingtonWhy use Tonic Weight Loss Surgery Orpington?
Our Orpington service is delivered at Chelsfield Park Hospital in a clean, calm setting by a friendly, experienced bariatric team who put safety and clear communication first. From your first conversation we explain each option in plain English, confirm suitability and outline preparation and recovery so you know exactly what to expect. You can book a local consultation for the full range of treatments including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric band and the swallowable balloon, with surgery arranged at suitable partner hospitals and confirmed when you book.
We are well placed for people living in Orpington, Chelsfield, Petts Wood, Locksbottom, Bromley, Chislehurst and Sevenoaks. Access is straightforward from the A21 and M25, with rail links from Orpington and Chelsfield stations for patients who prefer to travel by train. When you book we will share the most convenient parking and public transport options so you can plan your visit with confidence.
Chelsfield Park Hospital has been awarded accreditation as a Centre of Excellence for bariatric and metabolic surgery by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. Combined with Tonic’s structured pathway and clear aftercare, this gives patients a consistent, reassuring experience from first enquiry to long term follow up.
Join thousands of happy Orpington patients
Thousands of people have trusted Tonic to help them make a lasting change, and their words say more than we ever could. Patients from Orpington and the surrounding areas often tell us that steady support, clear guidance and regular check ins helped them get back to everyday life with more energy and confidence.
If you are exploring your options, reading recent success stories is a helpful way to understand what the journey looks like in real life. You will find experiences from people across Kent and Bromley as well as from around the UK. Take your time, see what feels familiar to you, and speak to us when you are ready.
Which Weight Loss Surgery is right for me?
Our Orpington 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 Orpington.
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington.
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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 Orpington:
- 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!
 
      Advanced procedures,
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We are a world-leading weight loss surgery centre. We deliver modern, advanced weight loss procedures, and we are committed to continually innovating our processes.
Our advanced surgeries allow for safer, faster recovery, resulting in more successful weight loss surgeries – you’re in capable hands with Tonic Orpington!
PREMIUM AFTERCARE A TONIC PROMISE
Aftercare and Support like no other
Surgery is only the start. Every Orpington patient receives five years of structured aftercare that focuses on real 1 to 1 support. For the first two years you have unlimited appointments with a registered dietitian to shape meals, portions and supplements, alongside unlimited sessions with a psychotherapist to support mindset and behaviour change. You also work with a personal trainer and a virtual fitness coach, with a bariatric nurse on hand to answer clinical questions and help you manage recovery safely.
Your surgeon provides regular follow ups for five years so you always know what comes next. Between appointments you have practical help too, including an out of hours support line, the Tonic Tool Kit and access to our private community for peer support. The result is a clear plan, 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.
FAQs
We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. On arrival you will be met by our reception staff. They will ensure that all of your paperwork is complete before showing you through to the ward.
You will be taken to your room where you will be shown the facilities available to you. Each individual room is comfortably furnished and has its own direct dial telephone at the bedside. You will also find a flat screen television mounted conveniently on the wall with Freeview channels. Most of our ensuite bathrooms are wet rooms which make showering following surgery so much easier. We provide each bathroom with towels and complimentary toiletries. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions that you may have at this point. If you have friends or family with you they are welcome to accompany you to the room if you should wish.
Even if you are a day case patient we recommend you bring the following:
- Nightwear, dressing gown and slippers.
 - If you are staying for a few days, you may also like to bring casual clothing to wear towards the end of your recuperation.
 - Personal toiletries (although items such as towels will be provided).
 - Books or magazines to read during your stay.
 - Any medication you are currently taking in the original labelled containers. (Please pass your medication in its original packaging/bottle to your nurse who will make sure that it is safe for you to carry on taking).
 
Yes, there is parking available for patients.
Both are commonly used. We will share the quickest walking or taxi route based on your time of day.
Finance plans are available subject to status. We can provide details once your treatment plan is agreed.
Consultations cover the full range. The final hospital used for surgery will be confirmed in your plan.
Yes. Our registered dietitians can advise on pre-op nutrition and post-op stages as part of your pathway.
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