It is important you research weight loss surgery thoroughly before making a final decision. Please contact us for an information pack or to request an appointment to discuss this further.

The following websites may be helpful:

www.avonobesityservice.co.uk
www.SOC-Bristol.co.uk
www.spirehealthcare.com
www.gastricbandservice.co.uk
www.toast-uk.org.uk
www.wlsinfo.org.uk

Our patient support groups can put you in touch with patients who have already undergone surgery and will be happy to talk to you about it.

Osteoarthritis development in the injured joints is caused by intra-articular pathogenic processes initiated at the time of injury, combined with long-term changes in dynamic joint loading. Variation in outcome is reinforced by additional variables associated with the individual such as age, sex, genetics, obesity, muscle strength, activity, and reinjury. This means that if you are obese and develop knee pain don't wait for osteoarthritis. Contact one of the knee surgeons at SOC Bristol the Sports Injury Clinic.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a distressing problem associated with obesity. It is caused by pressure on the nerves in the hand that causes symptoms of pins and needles in the hand, numbness, pain up the arm and weakness of grip. Worse it leads to lack of sleep and can cause permanent nerve damage. This means that if you are obese and develop arm pain don't wait for nerve injury. Contact one of the hand surgeons at SOC Bristol the Orthopaedic Clinic Bristol.

Weight loss surgery is not currently funded by insurance companies and self-payment is necessary unless you are eligible for NHS funded surgery. While the NHS provides weight loss surgery in some regions, funding limitations mean this is still relatively uncommon.  The Weight Loss Surgery Clinic will be happy to discuss with your GP the appropriate steps to secure NHS funding.

Loans may be available to meet the cost of weight loss surgery.  Contact Spire Hospital Bristol for further information: 0800 434 6622.