Contents Introduction Is weight loss surgery right for me? What will happen at my first appointment? What will happen after my first appointment and how do I prepare for weight loss surgery? Introduction to your diet before surgery Your weight and weight changes When will I have my surgery? Pre-assessment and the pre-operative diet – … Read More
Gastric Balloon for Weight Reduction
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder using keyhole surgery)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication and Hiatus Hernia Repair
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Total or Partial Gastrectomy (Removal of all or part of your Stomach)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your operation. It explains what is involved and what the risks are. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Oesophagectomy (Removal of part of the Gullet)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your operation. It explains what is involved and what the risks are. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More