I‘m frequently asked what surgeon do I recommend; what should I check for; and what constitutes the right set-up for bariatric surgery? There are many, many answers but I often reduce it down to reputation and experience, locality/accessibility and after care. Cost if self-funding is also bound to have some impact. It seemed sensible to[Read More]
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WLS Fuelling Rise in Body Contour Surgery
Bariatric Buzz I’m not in the slightest bit surprised to see this headline from Bariatric News since so many of you contact me requesting information about the guidelines, success rates, costs and more. For many, WLS is the start on a journey to a new life and excess skin can hinder, stall and block[Read More]
10 Obstacles For People Who Need or Want WLS
Here’s the 2nd of our new Bariatric Buzz blogs. Newbie or old-timer; pre- or post-surgery patient; proud and loud advocate or quiet and interested party; you’re bound to recognise some of these obstacles. Are there any more that you have come across? 10 Obstacles for People Who Need or Want Bariatric Surgery Courtesy[Read More]
Should NHS Prepare For Rising Demand In WLS?
YES! Says the Royal College of Surgeons. After studying the UK’s first large-scale study on the impact of weight-loss surgery, it reports a large reduction in type 2 diabetes and other health problems and could, in part, and moreover cost-effectively, deal with Britain’s obesity crisis. The report, by The National Bariatric Surgery Registry said type[Read More]