Gastric Balloon – what you need to know
If you’re considering bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) you will have already discovered that there are many different types of surgery available, all using very different techniques, resulting in very different outcomes. Today we are going to look into one of...
How to stay safe from Corona virus if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or obese have a number of issues that make them potentially more vulnerable to Covid based severe illness should they catch the virus. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body produces. This...
World Obesity Day, Wednesday 4th March 2020
People with obesity are constantly shamed and blamed for their disease. This is because many people - including doctors, policymakers, and others - do not understand that obesity is a chronic disease. They see it as a simple lack of willpower, laziness, or a...
Support Group Meeting 14th November 2018
Our most recent support group was held by our psychologist Fiona Tzouramanis and focussed on a discussion of the 4 eating cycles developed by Dr Michelle May, the founder of “Am I Hungry, Mindful Eating Programs”. You can check out her website www.amihungry.com for...
Support Group Meetings – Gastric Band, Sleeve or Bypass Patients
As a bariatric patient of Upper GI Surgery, we strongly advise you attend our Support Group Meetings with our Psychologist Fiona. Please find below the details should you wish to attend: Thursday 25th February 2016 at 7pm Thursday 26th May 2016 at 7pm Thursday 25th...