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Bariatric Surgery In Ireland

Achieve Long Lasting Weight Results Efficiently

Trusted By 34 000 Irish Patients
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Meet Your Bariatric Surgeon

Dr John Loy is a leading expert in weight loss surgery. Having worked in New York and London, he is delighted to bring his expertise home to Ireland. Dr John introduced The Gastric Balloon Pill to Ireland and leads the way in cutting edge surgical techniques, helping his patients with Gastric Sleeve and Bypass always with a personalised approach.

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Benefits Of Bariatric Surgery

Weight Loss Journeys With Auralia

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Susan

Lost 7.5st in 7 months

See how Susan lost 7.5 Stones
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Katrina

Lost 12st in 1 year

Learn how Katrina lost 12 stones
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Aaron

Lost 7st in 7 months

See how Aaron turned his life around

Watch Susan's Full Weight Loss Story

Start Your Own Weight Loss Journey Today!

Our Most Popular Bariatric Solutions

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Allurion® Gastric Pill Balloon

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Revision Surgery

You’re not sure which procedure is the right option for you?

No need to overthink it, during your consultation, your surgeon will guide you towards the best option for your specific case.

The Best Place For Your Bariatric Surgery In Ireland

UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE

Internationally accredited clinic with 23 years of experience and over 34,000 procedures performed.

AFTERCARE FROM YOUR HOME

We offer aftercare 24/7, from the comfort of your own home via the Auralia Aftercare App.

PERSONALIZED PLAN

We pay fantastic personal attention to details in order to craft your tailored weight loss plan.

Auralia's Holistic Care

We are a CHKS and ISO Approved Private Hospital in Ireland

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Quick Procedure Booking

With Auralia Private Hospital, you don't have to wait months to get your bariatric procedure done.

Ongoing Care & Support

Auralia will always be there for you after your weight loss procedure, whether with free additional appointments if needed or with expert advice.

Following your visit to Auralia, you will be given pre- and post-operative instruction to guide you on how to be well prepared for your bariatric surgery and what to do afterwards. This will also contain the clinic's contact details.

You will also be given your Auralia Doctor’s emergency mobile number for calls after hours. During work hours, you should contact the hospital.

If you suspect anything is wrong outside of business hours, you are welcome to call the emergency number of your Doctor and speak with them directly, day or night.

Alternatively, you can drop straight into the clinic during working hours.

Absolutely not! You are entitled to as many appointments as you feel you need with your Doctor, following your weight loss procedure.

Absolutely! From the time you have your bariatric surgery with your Auralia Doctor, you are entitled to see them for appointments for as long as necessary.

If the Doctor no longer works for Auralia, you would still be entitled to see one of our surgeons for free.

Our Patients Are Happy With Their Weight Loss Results

Rated Excellent . 201 Reviews

Join thousands of happy irish patients

Weigth Loss Surgery FAQ

The balloon, tucked inside a capsule, is swallowed and filled with water during a brief 15-minute doctor’s visit. Approximately 4 months later, it self-empties and passes out naturally.

The Allurion Balloon takes up space in your stomach, reducing your appetite and helping you to feel full faster and for longer.

99.9% of people succeed in swallowing the balloon. If you have trouble, your doctor will be on hand to help the capsule on its way.

Everyone is different – some people feel little or no discomfort, while others experience symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, abdominal cramping and, vomiting. These temporary symptoms can usually be treated with commonly used medications prescribed by your doctor.

The Allurion® Balloon has been proven to support an average of 10-15% total body weight loss after approximately 4 months.
Plus, you can boost your weight loss with a second consecutive Allurion® Balloon and lose an average of 23% of your body weight in 12 months.

The balloon is filled with 550ml of water.

There are some specific dietary recommendations before placement and during the first week as you adapt to the balloon.
We will be there every step of your journey, providing support and guidance. We will create personalised eating plans tailored to your specific needs and progress. You will also gain valuable knowledge about food and nutrition that will set you up for long-term success.

Most people can return to normal activity within a day or two. Depending on your job role (for example, if you operate heavy machinery), it can be a good idea to book a few days off work just in case.

Some patients feel the balloon at the beginning, but most become accustomed quickly and even forget it is there.

After approximately 4 months, a time-activated release valve automatically opens, allowing the balloon to empty and pass out naturally through the gastrointestinal tract.

Your Weight Loss Journey With Auralia

Step 1.

Free, No Obligation Consultation Booking

To start your surgery process, firstly book your consultation by calling us on (01) 612 0551 or filling a consultation form here.

Step 2.

Meet Your Team

Once you have booked your consultation, you will meet with your patient care co-ordinator then your surgeon to discuss your weight loss goals, your health status, concerns and the procedure details.

Step 3.

Pre Op Assessment 

Prior to your surgery date, you will have your pre-op assessment where we will go through your medical history with you, and instruct you how to prepare for your surgery day to avoid any risks.

Step 4.

Surgery Day

On your surgery day, you’ll have a dedicated medical team to take care of you. The surgery duration depends on which procedure you will have, and you will leave on the clinic same day or in few days depending on the type of surgery performed.

Step 5.

After Care

You will enjoy unlimited aftercare appointments and surgeon reviews as much as you need to ensure your safety and satisfaction with the results.

You will get access to the Auralia’s after care App to assess you further in your recovery period.

Furthermore, you will also have your surgeon’s emergency number so you get access to him any time 24/7.

Bariatric Surgery Cost In Ireland

Your weight loss surgery cost will depend on the recommended procedure. We offer the possibility of monthly payments up to 36 months. This way, you can focus on your health without worrying about upfront costs. Contact us to get your custom surgery price.

Auralia Clinics
Dublin

Auralia, The Plaza, Park West Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12 D12 WDN2

Kilkenny

28 High St.
Kilkenny
R95C7HH

Limerick

3 Steamboat Quay, Limerick City V94TXV7

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Dr John Loy

Bariatric Surgeon and Head of the Bariatrics Unit

Mr John Loy is a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon in Auralia, Ireland where he is lead bariatric surgeon and head of the bariatric unit. After medical school in Belfast, Mr Loy went on to complete higher surgical training in the UK, specialising in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. He has extensive training at Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship level in both weight loss surgery and advanced keyhole surgery. With over 10 years experience at Consultant level and as one of the highest volume UK weight loss surgeons, John is delighted to bring his vast experience in metabolic and weight loss surgery from Harley Street London to Dublin. He has performed over 2000 bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, bypass and complex revisional surgery for those with bariatric complications from surgery performed abroad. He is an accredited surgical trainer, having been appointed Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for his London hospital and higher surgical trainer for the London Deanery. Mr Loy has a special research interest in obesity related fatty liver disease and collaborates on this with the renowned Blizard Institute in London. This work lead to his recent appointment as Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Queen Mary University, London. He has authored book chapters and research articles on weight loss surgery and continues to teach and lecture at national and international conferences. Mr Loy spent a year working in the world-renowned NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York with Professors George Fielding and Professor Christine Ren Fielding. Some of the best practices he learned in New York have carried through to his work both in the UK and here in Ireland. Most importantly, John prides himself on his personal approach to each patient, tailoring surgical and non surgical options to suit the individual who seeks his help.

Procedures and Specialisms

Gastric Band
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Balloon
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery


Qualifications

Completed medical school and basic surgical training in Belfast in 2002
Higher surgical training in Severn Deanery UK, specialising in upper GI and bariatric surgery. FRCS(GenSurg) 2012. Accredited to UK and Irish Specialist Medical Registers.
Expert laparoscopic bariatric training in Bristol, Gloucester, Truro and Taunton as a specialist registrar. Over 2000 independent procedures completed as lead surgeon.
Consolidated training through a Royal College of Surgeons fellowship in the Southwest Bariatric Surgery Centre of Excellence in Taunton
One year research fellowship in New York with Professors George and Christine Ren Fielding at the internationally renowned NYU Langone Bariatric Surgery Unit – one of the busiest bariatric units in the world
10 years NHS UK experience as a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon.


Irish Medical Council IMC Number: 419687