Comments on: Is a gastric band available on the nhs?

By: r_walsh5

r_walsh5 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

My friend had stomach surgery on the nhs. Basically if you are obese and you’ve been to see your doctor and discussed your weight then a band or other surgery may come up as an option. You may need to go thru other procedures first, i.e. a helathy eating plan or advise from a dietician/etc – but if all else fails then an op may come up as an option.

By: red head

red head — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

Maybe in some cases, My friend had a tummy tuck on the nhs.
She went to her doctor and cried sayin she wouldnt go swimming with her kids because of her belly…

By: taz c

taz c — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

They are – but I heard a really bad story about gastric bands once – there are less radical ways to combat weight problems without going through with these.

By: NizTizzle

NizTizzle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

Gastric Bands are really a last resort for anyone, and roughly 2% of all Snap which can be quite fatal. By all means you can enquire about one with the NHS and they will give you their options.

Remember, The easiest option is not always the best option.

By: Time-share brain cell

Time-share brain cell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

I think they are playing The Glastonbury Festival this year.

By: michael k

michael k — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:58 +0000

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