About Us - Transform Weight Loss
At Transform Weight Loss, we are committed to helping you achieve your health goals through expert weight loss solutions. Our experienced team provides personalised care, from consultation to post-surgery support. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on excellence, we ensure your weight loss journey is safe, effective, and empowering. Choose Transform Weight Loss for a compassionate approach to achieving lasting health and happiness.
Who We Are and What We Do
Transform was founded in 1982, and for the last 40 years, we’ve been helping people feel better about themselves. Each month, we support thousands of individuals in starting their weight loss journey, with hundreds choosing bariatric surgery with us. Our knowledge, facilities, and support are unmatched in the UK.
Transform is one of the top providers of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery in the UK. We have a network of clinics and specialist hospitals nationwide, staffed by expert surgeons, doctors, and practitioners.
We offer a range of surgical procedures, including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, and nose surgery. We also provide many medical aesthetic treatments, such as anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, and laser hair removal. Our focus is on delivering high-quality clinical care in a professional, safe, and comfortable setting.
At Transform, trust is key. We aim to make you feel at ease with our friendly and straightforward approach, answering any questions you might have.
No matter what advice, treatment, or procedure you’re seeking, and wherever you are, our team is here to provide the support and expertise you need throughout your journey.
Our Commitment to Your Weight Loss Journey
At Transform, we are committed to guiding you every step of the way on your weight loss journey. Our promise is to provide personalised care, support, and expertise to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
With over 40 years of experience, we offer top-notch medical facilities, knowledgeable professionals, and a compassionate approach to ensure your success and satisfaction. Whether you’re seeking guidance, treatment, or surgery, you can trust Transform to be your partner in achieving lasting weight loss and improved well-being.
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Specialist Surgeons
Our surgeons are highly skilled experts with years of experience in weight loss procedures, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for our patients. -
Qualified People
Our team consists of well-trained, compassionate professionals who provide exceptional care and support throughout your weight loss journey. -
Quality Products
We use only top-quality, reliable products and equipment to ensure the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in all our treatments and procedures.
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Transparent Communication
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Honesty
Honesty is at the core of our approach, guiding our interactions and decisions to build trust and confidence. -
Real People
Our team is made up of genuine, caring individuals dedicated to your well-being and supporting you with compassion and understanding.
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Return to Theatre Cover
Think of it as an insurance policy designed to cover any additional surgeries you might need related to your initial treatment. This ensures you're fully supported throughout your entire journey with us, no matter what additional care may be required. -
Insolvency Cover
We understand that financial security is crucial when it comes to your healthcare. Our Insolvency Cover ensures that even if a clinic or hospital faces financial challenges or bankruptcy, your treatments will still be covered. This provides peace of mind, knowing that your healthcare needs remain secure and uninterrupted, regardless of external circumstances.
Why Choose Transform Weight Loss?
Go with Transform Weight Loss for expert care, personalized support, and lasting results.
Comprehensive industry leading aftercare
Access to 24-hour support helpline
All surgeons registered with the General Medical Council
All facilities regulated by the Care Quality Commission
All nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Flexible financing options that fits your budget
Personalized treatment plans designed specifically to meet your goals
Latest medical technology ensuring safe and effective procedures
Real Success Stories: Transformations That Inspire
Be inspired by the success stories of individuals who have embarked on their weight loss journeys with us. Each story is a testament to personal courage, dedication, and the transformative power of our weight loss programs. Discover how our treatments have changed lives and how they can empower you to achieve your own health and wellness goals.
Dedicated Team of Specialists
Meet the esteemed leaders in weight loss and bariatric surgery. Our surgeons bring a wealth of expertise in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss methods, ensuring advanced, safe, and effective treatments tailored to your needs.
Dr. Martin Richardson
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Richardson specialises in minimally invasive bariatric and upper GI surgeries, having performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures.
Dr. Paul Super
Bringing over three decades of expertise, Dr. Super specialises in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, performing over 200 gastric band procedures annually.
Dr. Rajwinder Nijjar
Dr. Nijjar, with 15 years of experience, specialises in laparoscopic upper GI, anti-reflux, and weight loss surgeries, contributing to surgical education at the University of Birmingham.
Dr. Alan Li
Dr. Li, with extensive experience since 1990, specialises in keyhole and cancer surgery, leading advancements in oesophago-gastric cancer surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Dr. Vittal Rao
Dr. Rao, with over a decade of experience, specialises in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gallstone surgeries, and is a Consultant at the University Hospital of North Midlands.
Dr. Kanagaraj Marimuthu
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Marimuthu specialises in laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, having performed over 4,000 operations.
Find Our State-of-the-Art Clinics and Hospitals Near You
Find top-tier weight loss and surgical solutions at our facilities located in key UK cities. Whether you’re near Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Nottingham, Solihull, or Torquay, we’re ready to provide you with exceptional care. Discover the Transform Weight Loss clinic or hospital closest to you and embark on your journey to a healthier life with our expert medical team.
Understanding Your Weight Loss Journey
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
The initial step is to talk to your surgeon assistant over the phone. You’ll be able to talk to them about why you’re considering gastric band surgery, the likely costs and finance options, how much time you’d probably need to take off work, and when you’d like to have the surgery. Whenever you decide to book a surgery date, you can secure it for a minimum refundable deposit of £500. If you feel ready, we’ll book you an appointment for your free consultation with one of our surgeons.
FREE CONSULTATION
At your free consultation, you’ll speak a specialist weight loss practitioner (a nurse or dietitian) who’ll ask you about the results you want to achieve from having a gastric band. You can discuss what your personal goals are, find out whether you’re a suitable candidate for this surgery, and discover what the possible benefits and risks are – all with no obligation to go ahead. This free consultation can be carried out either over video chat or in person at your local clinic. Our specialist weight loss practitioners have received extensive training from our surgeons, and so they are extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer all of your questions. They’ll look at your medical history and discuss the outcome that you can anticipate, as well as outlining any potential complications from the procedure. If you feel ready to go ahead and book your surgery, you’ll then have a separate consultation with your surgeon. They’ll go through all the risks and benefits with you and confirm your suitability for surgery, as well as answer any further questions you may have. You’ll then be referred to a clinic nurse and a dietitian for pre-operative tests and assessments.
THE SURGERY
On the day of your surgery, you’ll meet with your surgeon so you can go through the consent form and ask any last-minute questions. You’ll also be introduced to the rest of your surgical team before going into theatre. The procedure will take between 1-2 hours, and it’ll be carried out under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will make 5 small keyhole incisions to insert the operating instruments. The band will then be secured around the top of your stomach and stitched in place. A port, through which the band is adjusted, will be secured to your abdominal muscle wall. The incisions will usually be stitched with dissolvable stitches and/or surgical glue.
RECOVERY
Following the procedure, you’ll usually stay in hospital for one night and return home the next day. It’s expected that you’ll experience some swelling and pain when you wake up from surgery, so you’ll be provided with painkillers and looked after by our highly qualified nurses. You’ll receive intravenous drip hydration immediately after surgery to maintain your fluid levels until you can drink. Initially, after surgery you’ll remain on fluids for a period of time – our surgeons and dietitians will advise further on post-operative nutrition and hydration. Because the procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic, we recommend that you arrange for someone to drive you home the next day, and that they stay with you until the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off. Before you leave the hospital, we’ll talk to you about looking after yourself at home and make a follow-up appointment for you. We’ll also give you the number for our 24/7 patient helpline so you can speak to a member of our clinical team, day or night. It’s likely that you will feel pain and swelling where the incisions were made, so it’s important to take it easy for 1-2 weeks to allow your body to heal safely.
AFTERCARE
We believe that the highest quality aftercare is just as important as the surgery itself, so we’re here to support you throughout the recovery process. You’ll need to give your body plenty of time to heal, and we’ll give you detailed guidance on the best way to achieve this. You’ll need to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for up to six weeks to ensure you heal well. When you have a gastric band fitted, the surgery itself is only the start of your journey. We offer three different comprehensive aftercare packages to help you achieve your weight loss goals. The level of benefits you enjoy will depend on the package you choose. Packages may include band adjustments with our highly trained nurses and dietitians, surgical cover, including post-operative surgery for port adjustment, port replacement and/or reconnection, X-rays, and correction for band slippage or erosion.
FAQ
How much does weight loss surgery cost?
The cost of gastric band surgery can vary, so we advise booking in for your free consultation with your surgeon assistant to talk about costs. We offer flexible payment plans that are tailored to your individual needs and help you to spread the cost of gastric band surgery if required.
What is gastric band surgery?
Gastric band surgery is a surgical procedure during which a silicone band is fitted around the top part of the stomach to help reduce hunger and appetite, and therefore your food intake, which eventually leads to long term weight loss. The procedure is for people who are classed as obese.
What is gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery is designed to make the stomach smaller and bypass part of the intestine, which results in alterations in levels of gut hormones and significantly reduces appetite. You may want to consider a gastric bypass when diet and exercise has proved unsuccessful and you’re still overweight. A gastric bypass is non-reversable.
What is gastric sleeve surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery removes a portion of the stomach permanently, creating a sleeve or tube-like shape. The stomach is made smaller, meaning your portion sizes will be reduced and you’ll have a lower calorie intake to aid weight loss. A gastric sleeve is non-reversible.
