Gastric Bypass Surgery: All You Need to Know
Introduction to Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric bypass surgery is often considered the gold standard in weight loss surgery. It’s been the procedure by which all newer weight loss surgeries are compared. There are different variations of the gastric bypass, but they all share a common structure. The procedure creates a small rectangular gastric pouch, roughly […]
Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery: Why It Matters for Long-Term Success
Discover the importance of exercise after weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass options. Improve mobility, strength, and long-term success.
Understanding the differences between the Mini Gastric Bypass and the traditional Gastric Bypass
Weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision that comes with various options. Two commonly discussed procedures are the Mini Gastric Bypass and the traditional Gastric Bypass. In this blog, we will explore the key differences between these two surgeries, helping individuals make informed decisions on their weight loss journey.
National Obesity Awareness Week: Spotlight on weight loss surgery as a solution
National Obesity Awareness Week serves as an annual focal point for raising awareness, promoting education, and advocating for meaningful interventions to address the escalating obesity epidemic. With obesity rates on the rise globally, this observance plays a crucial role in rallying individuals, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities to take concerted action. For individuals struggling with […]
Ask an Expert: Which weight loss procedure is right for me?
In this week’s article, Streamline Director and Leading Bariatric Surgeon, Mr Shaw Somers, discusses the importance of speaking to a specialist in regards to which weight loss procedure is right for you. How do I know which weight loss procedure is right for me? Streamlines Shaw Somers states ‘I’ve often heard it said that […]
Ask an Expert: Weight loss surgery vs medication – pros and cons
“Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab, ran the headline on the BBC today, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stating that it could be a “game-changer” as he announced a £40 million pilot scheme to increase access to specialist weight management services. More than 12 million adults in the UK are considered […]
Weight loss surgery & type 2 diabetes
What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) due to an inability to use the insulin produced by the pancreas effectively. This is also known as insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes used to be known as non-insulin dependent or adult-onset diabetes and mainly […]
Can you regain weight after weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery is the most effective treatment available for people who have long term difficulty achieving sustained weight loss. However, the surgery is not a guarantee of reaching a set target in weight. The eventual steady post-op weight will depend on 3 things: The correct operation choice The operation being performed correctly The patient […]
What is the difference between a Gastric Bypass & Gastric Sleeve?
The purpose of weight loss surgery is to change the way the digestive system senses food so that people can more easily achieve weight loss. The surgery works to reduce a persons’ appetite which helps promote healthier eating and more conscious food intake. The effects are quite marked in the early months after surgery, but […]
Will I have scars following weight loss surgery?
Whenever someone contemplates having surgery, it is inevitable that they will think about the scars that will be left on their body as a result. With most modern keyhole weight loss operations, scars are minimised and are often very hard to spot once healed. Our expert surgeons will minimise the incisions and even re-use any […]
The dos and don’ts after weight loss surgery
Having weight loss surgery is the first major step to losing excess weight if overweight, however, it is not the last. The surgery’s complete effectiveness becomes evident only when the patient adheres to the recommendations provided by the surgeons and actively takes measures post-surgery to guarantee weight loss. Streamline Surgical has put together a simple […]
What is the safest weight loss surgery option?
When considering weight loss surgery, it is important that you know which options are available to you and to get an opinion from professionals who will consider your medical history. The right surgery for you, will likely be the safest option and understanding the potential risks involved will help to ensure that you find the […]
