Weight Loss Surgery

BMI for women is one way to categorise a woman’s weight and predict how it might affect her health. A BMI rating is commonly used to check if adults are within the healthy weight range or if they are underweight, overweight or obese.

BMI for men is a common tool used to check if men are within the healthy weight range, underweight, overweight or obese. BMI is non-gender specific and can be used by all adults including men and women to check if they are a healthy weight.

How to Choose a Weight Loss Surgeon in the UK

Choosing the right bariatric surgeon may seem daunting but knowing what to look for in a weight loss surgeon can make it easier.

Conversion Surgery

Surgery patients are not always successful in reaching their weight loss goals. Reasons for post-operative weight loss failure can include problems with the original surgery, as well as the patient’s inability to comply with necessary life style changes.

Gastric Balloon

For many patients with a BMI (body mass index) of 27 - 35 surgery is not always available or recommended according to the NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines, as patients with a lower BMI do not normally qualify for weight loss surgery. The gastric balloon is a soft, expandable intragastric (inside the stomach) device that is temporarily inserted into the stomach.

Gastric Band

Adjustable gastric banding / gastric band (sometimes known as a lap band) is a restrictive bariatric surgical procedure. A silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch above the band, that is about the size of a golf ball. This forms a large pouch below the band.

Gastric Band Removal

Gastric band slippage, removal & adjustment - how it works, what's involved, procedure, risks of a gastric band failure, benefits of band adjustment

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve surgery is a restrictive procedure only. Two thirds of the stomach is resected and removed, leaving a smaller stomach in the shape of a sleeve. The portion of the stomach removed produces a hormone that stimulates appetite and hunger. Removing this portion of stomach results in a significant reduction in appetite.

Gastric Sleeve Failure

Gastric sleeve failure (revision surgery to convert to gastric bypass) - how it works, what's involved, procedure, benefits & risks

Gastric Bypass

There are several variations of a Gastric Bypass. The most common procedure in the UK is the Roux-en-Y, also known as RYGB. It is a combination of restrictive and malabsorptive procedures, therefore has a two-way weight reducing effect. A small pouch is created by stapling off a section of the upper part of the stomach. Below the staple line the stomach will remain but no food will enter here.

Gastric Bypass Failure

Gastric bypass revision surgery (Roux-en-y gastric bypass failure) - how it works, what's involved, procedure, benefits & risks

How to Choose a Weight Loss Surgeon in the UK

Choosing the right bariatric surgeon may seem daunting but knowing what to look for in a weight loss surgeon can make it easier.

Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery - 7 Things You Need to Know

When can I start exercising after bariatric surgery? What exercise can I do after weight loss surgery? How much exercise should I do?

Pregnancy Before and After Weight Loss Surgery

How long should you wait after bariatric surgery before getting pregnant? What can you do to have a healthy pregnancy? Can I still breastfeed?

Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery - 7 Things You Need to Know

When can I start exercising after bariatric surgery? What exercise can I do after weight loss surgery? How much exercise should I do?

Pregnancy Before and After Weight Loss Surgery

How long should you wait after bariatric surgery before getting pregnant? What can you do to have a healthy pregnancy? Can I still breastfeed?