What is a gastric band, is it safe and what do I do afterwards?
A gastric “band” is basically a silicone tube with a balloon device on one end and an inflation port on the other. It is fitted at the very top of the stomach with a small ‘inflation port’ underneath the skin on the left-hand side of your stomach. It works by lowering...
What is gastric surgery?
Gastric Surgery is an operation your doctor may suggest if your health is at risk due to severe obesity. The procedure involves reducing your stomach size and connecting it to the lower part of your small intestine which restricts the amount of food you can eat and...
Adjustments in Scotland
I am delighted to wish my colleague Mary Conlon who is based in Scotland my best wishes on her continued service in Band Adjustments. This is just to let people know that Mary is able to offer her gastric adjustment service for patients in or near Glasgow, Scotland....
We’re here over Christmas
At this time of year especially with the media of TV adverts, and the social calendar of party and meal invites over the festive period, it is sometimes a stressful time for people who have had weight loss procedures and do not wish other people to know. This is...