Benefits & Drawbacks of Weight Loss Surgery
If you are considering weight loss surgery it is important to first discuss this with your doctor and/or specialist so they can provide you with guidance on the best treatment for your individual circumstance. In the meantime we have listed some basic benefits and...
A Short Lesson on the History of Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is a medical condition that has existed for centuries, and in some cultures demonstrating obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and well-being. Obese people have accumulated excess body fat that is likely to have a negative impact on their overall health....
Risks of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is major surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, therefore it carries a risk of complications. If you are considering weight loss surgery and want to be more aware of the potential risks involved, then this is the article for you. We have...
The Benefits of Reflux Surgery
Anyone who suffers from heartburn will tell you how uncomfortable it is to enjoy simple pleasures like eating and drinking. Although there is an abundance of tablets and liquids available both over the counter and on prescription, they aren’t always 100 percent...
Why our weight loss surgery is banded
Weight loss surgery is designed in general to restrict the amount of food that a patient is able to consume following surgery. However as we have covered in one of our previous blogs (Making the most of a smaller stomach after surgery), just because the volumes you...
Gastric Bypass Surgery – The “Gold Standard” Weight Loss Surgery
There are several options for weight loss surgery, however the “gold standard” is gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery works just as it sounds; the operation involves the stomach being “bypassed”. Food eaten instead moves into a small “gastric pouch” and...