One in 14 would be prepared to have a gastric band fitted, while one in 25 would consider
stomach stapling.
Three quarters of doctors in the West Midlands said they were now experiencing NHS restrictions for IVF and bariatric surgery, such as
stomach stapling.
In 2009, a 27-year-old Emirati, Naser, hit the headlines when he lost 253kg in two years after a
stomach stapling surgery was performed by doctors in Rashid Hospital.
I've tried loads of different diets and none of them seem to work so I went to my doctor to ask about
stomach stapling and he was a bit curt.
The Western Mail yesterday reported how an estimated pounds 500,000 has been identified to increase the number of patients who undergo weight loss surgery, such as gastric band or
stomach stapling operations.
But medics have only offered him a
stomach stapling operation and Sam, of New Gorbals, Glasgow, claims they are missing the point.
The NHS Information Centre also revealed a rise in the number of people undergoing weight-loss surgery, such as
stomach stapling or having a gastric band fitted.
There was also a dramatic rise in the number having surgery on the NHS to beat obesity - such as
stomach stapling or gastric bands.
just weeks after having a pounds 10,000
stomach stapling operation on the NHS.
Weight-loss surgery includes gastric bypass, gastric banding and
stomach stapling.