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...
Waiting for bariatric surgery
Deciding to proceed with any bariatric surgical procedure is a big decision; with a lot to consider such as time off for a hospital stay, recovery from surgery, costs, lifestyle changes such as diet and new supplements/vitamins to take daily, to name a few. So we...
What can cause overweight or obesity?
It is a common misconception by society that obesity is a simple combination of eating too much and not being physically active, and that if an individual is overweight or obese that they only have themselves to blame. This has, unfortunately, lead to a nasty stigma...
National Obesity Strategy
This is your chance to have your say on a national strategy to tackle obesity. A range of social, environmental & economic factors contribute to obesity or a person being able to maintain a healthy weight. If the current trend continues more than 18 million (â…” of...
IFSO 2019 in Madrid – Michael Talbot Talks
Each year the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) hold an event attended by surgeons, multidisciplinary support staff, researchers, physicians and other healthcare professionals. The main goal of IFSO is the optimisation...
WIN – Weight Issues Network
At Upper GI Surgery we are more than just a group of bariatric surgeons and practitioners. We are invested in the bariatric community; advocating further research, leading innovations and taking part in continuing initiatives to drive awareness and education. The...