Gastric sleeve surgery has quickly become the fastest growing bariatric procedure since 2010. The surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach by removing a portion using a stapling device. Every patient experiences a gastric sleeve in their own unique way, which is why it’s important to understand exactly what...
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Weight loss surgery is not appropriate for everyone. Bariatric Surgery is designed as a tool for major weight loss in order to help people suffering from obesity and related conditions like type 2-diabetes or high blood pressure. Not for people who simply wish to lose a small amount of weight...
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Will people automatically know I’ve had Bariatric surgery? Is it tattooed on my forehead? No How can people tell if you have had surgery? I’ve had a Gastric Band now for a number of years. Although we appreciate greatly, patients giving testimonials for our website and word of mouth is...
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The main treatment involves dietary change, as most people have relatively mild symptoms they tend to respond well. This would always be the first change to make. Dietary changes Eat smaller meals. Taken regularly. We suggest breakfast, lunch and evening meal and a mid-morning and mid afternoon snack. This is...
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This is a time of year when we are look at foodie trends, we thought that we would take a look at some of them and consider whether to bin or keep. Watermelon water Forget coconut water the one to watch this year is watermelon water- sales in Waitrose have...
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It’s important to understand that most women who get pregnant after undergoing weight-loss surgery experience a safe and uncomplicated pregnancy and birth. It is, however, advised to wait around 12-18 months after surgery before getting pregnant, as this will be when your weight has stabilised. Is it safe? It’s completely...
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January is cited as the worst month in the year, often blamed by our over indulgence during the holiday period with food and alcohol. Has your wine-clock become more of a habit than a pleasure? DO YOU WHAT TO SLEEP BETTER? LOSE WEIGHT? SAVE MONEY? HAVE BETTER SKIN? These are...
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Many people who have previously undergone gastric bypass surgery find that after initial weight loss success, they begin to regain. Overstitch is a non-surgical procedure that is a great way to help those who are experiencing weight regain after gastric bypass surgery. There are a number of possible reasons as...
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Those who undergo bariatric surgery should be prepared to make changes to their lifestyle that will last a lifetime. Being overweight can hugely affect a person’s health and social life, yet bariatric surgery is a tool that can help to achieve weight loss in a safe and healthy way. However,...
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Love is a great pleasure of something - food, life, people, family, friends and places. Food is purely a sensory pleasure on your tongue. When we eat pleasurable food our brains release dopamine in anticipation of eating good food. Dopamine is known as the happy hormone. As February is the...
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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 |
