Few bariatric teams can offer the full choice of bariatric treatments that the Phoenix team can provide. From minimally invasive gastric balloons and the most complex kinds of revisional ‘re-do’ surgery, during a consultation, we provide you with a range of options to review. Following your procedure, it’s imperative as part of our service to provide you with continuous psychological support as part of your journey to lose weight.
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During your consultation, the Phoenix Health team will undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment review to assess which kind of bariatric surgery is best for you. Learn more about the different types of weight loss surgery.
Type 2 Diabetes
Bariatric surgery has long been associated with improvements in type 2 diabetes control. At first this effect was thought to be down to the beneficial effect of post-op weight loss. However, recent studies have shown that surgery also directly affects how the body controls blood sugar by changing the levels of special hormones made by the intestine.
The most effective operations that help type 2 diabetes (in order of effectiveness) are the one anastomosis gastric bypass; the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the sleeve gastrectomy.
Treatment Options
Surgery for type 2 diabetes is not necessarily a permanent cure, but for the majority of patients it offers the chance to reduce or even completely stop diabetes drugs (including insulin and non-insulin injections).
New 2022 guidelines state that bariatric surgery should be recommended to you as a treatment for your diabetes if you have:
- a BMI over 30 (regardless of how well-controlled your diabetes is)
- If you living with diabetes and are of Asian or Afro-Caribbean origin, the advice is to offer surgery at a BMI of 27.5 or higher.
For further information about bariatric surgery as a treatment for type 2 diabetes please click here.
Aftercare that’s second to none
We are committed to ensuring that you receive the absolute highest standards of service. That’s why we let you design your own aftercare package to suit your own individual needs.
We offer 3 different choices including our Standard Silver package or our Gold and Platinum Enhanced Aftercare packages.
Looking for an alternative weight loss solution?
Phoenix Health have partnered with SemaPen to deliver new options for those looking for an alternative to surgery or additional weight loss following bariatric surgery.
The 12-month SemaPen programme was developed using the latest clinical research and incorporates weekly injections of incretins, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, which are gut hormones that help control appetite. This programme combines these injections with smart digital technology, alongside comprehensive dietetic and psychological support, ensuring a holistic approach to weight loss.
15–21%
average body weight lost in a year*
27
lower BMI cut off for treatment
95%
chance of responding to treatment
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