Mr Bilal AlKhaffaf

Written by a private patient at Oaklands Hospital

I had a gastric sleeve a couple of years ago. Mr Alkhaffaf was my surgeon and his entire team as well as himself, have been in regular contact following the surgery. The check ins, the support and encouragement have all been greatly appreciated. Prior to the surgery, myself and my family were provided with all the information we needed and a lot of reassurance. I was up and walking the same night of the surgery and my recovery process was quite smooth. I lost 40.1kg following the surgery and my mental health has never been better than it currently is. I work out regularly and with the help of the dieticians advice and guidance, I eat better than I used to. The gastric sleeve was a tool to help me live a healthier lifestyle and I am currently doing just that. Thank you to Mr Alkhaffaf and his entire team!

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Written by a private patient at Spire Manchester Hospital

Overall such an amazing surgeon, completely transformed my life for the better nearly 10 stone down he was very friendly and understanding including his assistant who deals with the initial enquiry’s

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Written by a private patient at The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

I can’t express enough how much Mr Alkhaffaf has changed my life for the better. When I first came to see him I was embarrassed and didn’t enjoy going out or doing things due to my weight. I must of asked a 1000 questions and he was so kind and patient with me. I felt he truly understood what was happening to me and how this was affecting me. I was given as much time as I wanted to make my decision on what I felt was best for me. Not once did I feel pressured to make a decision. His secretary was amazing too kept checking on me and also answered my 1000 questions The day of surgery I was so nervous but honestly the staff at the hospital and Mr Alkhaffaf made me feel so relaxed. The amount of effort the staff but in to make the whole process as smooth as possible. Again each staff took time with me and I didn’t feel rushed into anything and I could still ask those silly questions. Mr Alkhaffaf was so professional but made you feel relaxed. He was very clear in his communication and most importantly recovery and what next steps are. After surgery I did everything the team said from the nurses to Mr Alkhaffaf to the physiotherapist to the dietitians. I can now say these people changed my life! I am one year post op and I feel amazing. I have my confidence back I enjoy life. I enjoy going out and I just feel more positive. I now really enjoy running which I do most week days and I’ve even signed up for my first Marathon. I have reached my target weight and couldn’t be more happier. All I can say is if your in doubt or nervous speak to the team there are no silly questions and if anything I wish I had done this sooner!

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Written by a private patient at Spire Manchester Hospital

Now that I’m one year post-op Gastric Sleeve and 165lbs (11st 11) down, I have to come back and let you know how wonderful Mr Alkhaffaf is. In my research I relied on sites like these to get real patient reviews and now I get to leave one of my own. From the very beginning the care from Mr Alkhaffaf and his team at Spire Manchester has been five star phenomenal. I never go more than a few weeks without a check-in and have been able to get support via phone and email as often as I’ve needed. This was so important to me when I was looking for a team to help me on this journey. From the moment you meet Mr Alkhaffaf, his calm demeanour will reassure you. Both my husband and I had a lot of questions about the procedure and he took the time to answer them all thoroughly in every appointment. I really appreciated how transparent he was about the risks and benefits. On surgery day, I was feeling nervous until Mr Alkhaffaf and his anaesthetist came to see me and gave me all the reassurances that I needed. Mr Alkhaffaf was also there as I was coming round and made sure I was feeling okay. I was relatively pain free and very well cared for overnight too, Since the surgery I have had the most fantastic recovery. I’ve been so fortunate to lose so much weight and I really think it’s the quality of the team around Mr Alkhaffaf and his exceptional work.

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Written by a private patient at Oaklands Hospital

From the day I made a decision to pursue weight loss surgery in October 2022, it was vitally important to me that I chose a surgeon with a good reputation and who I felt I was able to trust. I felt most reassured by Mr Alkhaffaf after our consultation. He was happy to answer questions, gathered lots of information from me, had a reassuring tone, and was able to offer follow-up consultations. At each point, he was reassuring and very generous with his time and his vast knowledge in this area. I am a person who needs to see the science behind things, in order to trust the process. Mr Alkhaffaf gives this information when speaking with the patient. I also attended his Live events with various hospital groups, to get as much information as I could, and also because relationship with clinicians is important to me so I felt it was important to know who my surgeon was going to be. This was especially important as this is private healthcare so there was no prior interface with him or the service. The Live events were informative and answered my questions. When I had the surgery, Mr Alkhaffaf again was generous with his time. He was friendly and approachable. I was a bit ill after the cholecystectomy that I had at the same time as the sleeve, and he spent time in the hospital and when I was discharged, working with me to find solutions and to get my local hospital trust to take over my care in this regard. He was very happy to make calls to discuss my ongoing pain (relating to my gallbladder removal) and offer reassurance. I feel absolutely certain that had I not had this ongoing link to my surgeon, given the impact on my mental health of my pain and fatigue following that surgery, I would not have been able to simultaneously stick with the plan and be as successful as I have been. I started this journey weighing 164kg in January 2023. I started the LRD on 6th March 2023 at 161kg. On the day of surgery on 27th March I was 151k. My BMI was 56 on 1/1/23 and on the day of surgery 49. Surgery on someone of my size would be complex and Mr Alkhaffaf and his surgical team offered reassurance and impeccable care during and after the surgery to keep me safe. From the moment I had the sleeve surgery, hunger and cravings stopped for me and have never returned now I am one year post-surgery. As of today - exactly one year since my surgery - I have lost 72kg, and continue to lose a little weight occasionally. I have lost a collossal 121" from my arms, neck, legs, waist, hips, and chest. My BMI has fallen from 56 at its highest to 29 now. My physical health now recovered, I feel the fittest and healthiest I have been in my entire adult life. I am the smallest I have been since I was 15 years old. I have lost 85% of my excess weight, have no health issues, and am certain that, at 40 years old, I have added years to my life. Mr Alkhaffaf, in performing this surgery so effectively, has not given me my life back: he has given me a life I had never been able to experience as an adult. I tried every diet and medication you can possibly name at least once; I gave thousands of pounds to slimming clubs, and believed every time this would work this time: losing a few stone has always been easy for me, but maintaining the loss and keeping the weight off was the problem. Until I had the sleeve. I live a normal life now. I can run and dance and skip with my children, and I don't feel the damage in my joints for three days afterwards. I can run up stairs, I'm much more agile. It has taken time for my head to catch up with my body and realise that most of the world just sees me as a normal person now, and I blend in. It has been the best decision I could have ever made for my physical and mental health, so that I can live a fulfilling life and not just exist. This is far far from being an easy path. It requires hard work and commitment; and effort to address the bad habits established over a lifetime. But choosing a surgeon I felt I could trust, who is so committed to the disease of obesity, and who has such a personable and approachable manner, has underpinned any efforts I could have made by myself. Thank you for giving my children a healthy, active, happier mum. I hope I never need another weight loss surgery in the future, but if that time ever comes there is only one surgeon I would trust with that.

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