Many people who are significantly overweight or obese undergo weight loss surgery in order to help them lose excess weight and reclaim a healthy body. However, many people find it difficult to keep the weight off in the years after their surgery, with some heading back for further revisional surgery....
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If you have recently undergone weight loss surgery, you may be on the lookout for some quick and easy recipes to support you in your journey to a better you. Bariatric patients should follow a strict diet that includes the right amount of protein, fat, sugar and calories for weight...
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Pancake Day also known as Shrove Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday and it symbolizes the start of lent, the day to use up all the sweet things in your cupboard. We have an alternative pancake recipe using bananas Severs 1 person 1.5 ripe bananas 2 eggs ½...
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Revision weight loss surgery is a surgical procedure and is what some patients opt for if they have previously had a form of bariatric surgery but have experienced complications or an insignificant loss of weight. Revisional surgery is a much more difficult and complex surgery and is considered a high...
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Whilst I was on holiday earlier this year it dawned on me– just how much obesity can affect your ability to enjoy yourself. During a boat trip, I was happy to jump into the deep turquoise waters and swim into very dark caves. (I would never have done this before...
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As I approach my 3 year anniversary since my Gastric Bypass surgery, I thought it was time for an update. The majority of changes since weight loss have been very positive, but there is one very negative side to a Gastric Bypass that I have fallen foul to – Alcohol!...
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If you are overweight, the best way to start losing the extra pounds is to make changes within your diet and exercise routines. Often, however, the changes we make are not enough, and it is then that we can be considered for a bariatric procedure. Though the thought of a...
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If you have bariatric surgery coming up, whether it be a gastric band, bypass or balloon, there are many steps you can take in order to prepare for the upcoming surgery. Here at The Bariatric Group, we know how nerve-wracking an imminent procedure can be, so we’ve put together our...
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After weight loss surgery iron deficiency can occur (14% of people with a gastric band, 18% of people with a sleeve gastrectomy and 20-55% of people with a gastric bypass). It usually presents in patients from 3months to 10years after surgery. It can occur even if individuals are taking additional...
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I had my first bariatric surgery back in 2006 and it altered my course in life, giving me both a new career and, a new body. In the last 12 years, I have lost a staggering 60 kilograms and for those that never knew me in my size 26 clothes,...
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By maintaining a healthy weight, you lower your
risk of developing serious health problems.
Healthy BMI range: 18.5 kg/m² – 25 kg/m²
| BMI | Gastric Band | Gastric Sleeve & Bypass | Gastric Balloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 + | Available | ||
| 30 + | Available | Available | |
| 35 + | Available | Available | Available |
