FAQs
Why are we concerned about obesity?
Obesity has serious implications for health, causing reduced life expectancy and increased risk of diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis/joint problems, sleep apnoea/ breathing problems, low self esteem, psychological problems and even cancer.
Does my BMI score mean I can have surgery?
If your BMI score is 35 or over, it is likely that surgery will be beneficial, particularly if you have other health problems such as diabetes, sleep apnoea or high blood pressure. If you have none of these conditions then surgery may not be appropriate unless your BMI is 40 or over. As a general rule of thumb, a man will have increased risk of these conditions if his waist is 40 inches or more and a woman of 35 inches or more. The Asian population are known to have an increased risk of these conditions at a lower BMI score (approximately 2 points below) compared with the non-Asian population. There is increasing evidence that surgery in patients with a BMI of 30-35 may benefit from weightloss surgery and this can be discussed on an individual basis
What are the NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines regarding surgery?
Surgery is beneficial in patients with a BMI of over 40 who have no other major medical problems. It is also beneficial to those with a BMI of over 35 who have problems such as diabetes, hypertension and joint problems. Sleep apnoea/respiratory problems are either cured or markedly improved after surgery.
What are the types of operations available?
- Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon (BIB)
- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Duodenal switch
- Laparoscopic Revisional Surgeries
What are the complications of surgery?
Obesity surgery is a high risk surgery and it is important that you choose a surgeon with suitable and appropriate experience. Mr Marcus Reddy is an experienced, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon who performs bariatric operations in the NHS and private hospitals. He is the senior upper GI and laparoscopic surgeon at St. George's Hospital which is a leading provider of bariatric surgery in the South of England. Please feel free to discuss with your surgeon in detail about the number of surgeries performed and complication rates.
What are the costs?
Parkside Hospital offers extremely competitive package prices for all types of weightloss surgery.
Please contact 020 7100 8083 to make your appointment with Mr Reddy.
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