Whether you think weight-loss surgery – such as gastric bands and gastric balloons – should be available on the NHS or not, obesity surgery has hit the headlines over the past few days.
The reason is simple. The population of the UK and abroad is getting larger and living longer, and these two facts are making weight-related illnesses a more important issue than ever.
Gastric bands and gastric balloons are incredibly safe operations when carried out by a trained professional and as obesity rises, so these procedures will inevitably become more in demand.
Add to this the fact that a gastric band can help patients lose up to half their weight and so improve their general health – including everything from reducing the risk of cancer to alleviating diabetes and heart complaints – and you can see why bariatric surgery is being talked about so much.
Why Go Abroad’s expert care
The secret to successful obesity surgery, and therefore improved quality of life, is to speak to specialists.
At Why Go Abroad a consultant will discuss your options, advise you on the best procedure for you, and then guide you through the whole process, from consultation to surgery, and then aftercare.
A spokesman for weight-loss surgery provider Why Go Abroad said: “Gastric bands and gastric balloons can sound daunting and they aren’t for everything.
“People often come to us and think obesity surgery is a quick way to lose weight but it’s not just about that. That said, gastric bands can truly transform patients’ health and lifestyle – the key is to deal with an expert all the way through.”
The first step is to check out your body mass index (BMI) then speak to an expert at Why Go Abroad and see if we can help you today.
