🕐 Last updated: October 2026✔️ Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mani Habibi, Bariatric Surgeon · IFSO Member Key Takeaways Total NHS waiting time from GP referral to bariatric surgery: 22–34 months on average. NHS eligibility: BMI 40+, or BMI 35+ with a significant obesity-related condition (NICE CG189). A mandatory 6–12 month Tier 3 weight management … Read more
🕐 Last updated: October 2026✔️ Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mani Habibi, Bariatric Surgeon · IFSO Member Key Takeaways Gastric sleeve removes around 80% of the stomach; gastric bypass creates a small pouch and reroutes the intestine. Both are performed laparoscopically. The sleeve typically achieves 60–70% excess weight loss and the bypass 70–80% — both … Read more
All treatments are performed at partner hospitals holding official health tourism authorization.
