Recently TV and radio presenter Vanessa Feltz announced to the world that after years of yo-yo dieting she had opted for a surgical route to weight loss – the gastric band. Gastric bands are not new, but have been the subject of some unfair press in the past which is a shame because in the right circumstances and under the hands of a skilled surgeon, it is an extremely effective weight loss solution. At The Princess Grace Hospital we are performing an increasing number of gastric band procedures and I’m pleased to see that it is becoming more and more acceptable, not just for cosmetic reasons but for the important health benefits associated with losing excess weight.
So I asked one of our top surgeons here at The Princess Grace Hospital for some advice for those thinking of following Vanessa’s lead.
"Vanessa has obviously struggled over the years with yo-yo dieting, and indeed having a gastric band insertion is an excellent option for her. The band really is a tool to help you not only lose weight, but also keep the weight off, something that dieting fails to do. There are many excellent surgeons abroad and there is the notion that it is cheaper to have surgery in Europe. However, it is also possible to have affordable private weight loss surgery closer to home. And of course key to success with your gastric band is your aftercare. It is essential to have good follow-up with your surgeon, frequent band-fills and help close by when you need it.”
Ameet Patel MS FRCS
Consultant HPB, Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
You can find out more about gastric band procedures by contacting Dr Patel on 0207 034 5020
Daily Express coverage
Monday, 2 August 2010
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