A recent article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has brought the issue of obesity to the festive forefront, claiming Father Christmas is setting a bad example by eating and drinking too much and flying everywhere rather than walking!
Now this may be missing the point of the Santa story somewhat, but it does at the very least highlight how important an issue obesity is in today’s society. While it may be farcical to suggest that Santa slims down, there are plenty of people who will aim to cut a slimmer and healthier figure in the New Year.
A spokesman for weight-loss surgery experts Why Go Abroad said: “We always see an increase in enquiries for procedures like gastric bands and gastric balloons in January.
“While liposuction is actually a cosmetic surgery treatment, rather than a weight-loss procedure, we also see a great deal of interest in liposuction too, as people aim to recover their pre-Christmas figure.”
Gastric bands have been Why Go Abroad’s most popular weight-loss surgery procedure for some time, while gastric balloons are gaining in popularity as the public becomes more aware of their advantages.
Where the BMJ’s strange medical advice does have merit is the suggestion that Father Christmas should look at diet and exercise as an essential step to better health.
Indeed, Why Go Abroad’s consultants recommend that any Lapband or gastric balloon procedure is accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, and with weight-loss surgery prices from just £3,950, why not contact an expert and chat through the best option for you.
