Before & after patient weight loss stories

The Hospital Group treats thousands of patients each year. Many of our specialist team have undergone obesity surgery themselves. 


Find out more about our patients'' stories below.


Gastric Band Story:- Lisa McKay

"The gastric band didn't just save my life, it saved me!"

Lisa McKay was addicted to Coke and the gastric band helped her kick the habit!

 

Gastric Band Story:- Sally Price

"I used to be a size 24 and now I get into size 10 clothes!"

Sally Price decided that weight loss surgery was the right thing to do...and she has never looked back.



Gastric Band Story:- Teresa Perks

"I lost almost 12 stone in 12 months!"



Teresa has four children and after each one she kept piling on the weight. She realised enough was enough and opted for a gastric band to help her finally get back into shape!



Gastric Band Story:- Julie Stansfield

"I wish I'd had my bypass years ago!"

 

From shy and reserved to the outgoing Mayor of her town, Julie’s only regret is waiting so long for surgery.



Gastric Band Story:- Fiona Holdcroft

"Just look at me now!"

Fiona Holdcroft chose the gastric band - a great decision!



Gastric Band Story:- Julie Tedder

Weight Loss: 17 Stone




Read Julie's story as she shares her own personal feelings before and after obesity surgery.



Gastric Band Story:- Lara Clark

"My gastric bypass helped me get over my eating disorder!"

As a teenager, Lara had problems with anorexia before compulsive eating left her the heaviest she’d ever been.



Gastric Band Story:- Neil Bayfield

"The weight just dropped off me!"

Desperate to beat his childhood obesity, Neill tried every diet going. But nothing seemed to work.



Gastric Band Story:- John Hatchman

"For the first time in my life I feel good about myself!"

John’s weight issues exacerbated his diabetes and sleep apnoea problems – so he decided to do something about it.

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