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Follow on Google News | Surgicare Hails The Gastric Balloon As The Golden Hope For Weight Loss PatientsSurgiCare, one of the leading UK cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers, has announced that the gastric balloon will be the next procedure to be added to its weight loss treatments
By: Surgicare SurgiCare (http://www.surgicare.co.uk/ SurgiCare is one of only two weight loss surgery providers to offer the procedure in the UK. Available exclusively to patients with a BMI of between 25-35, the gastric balloon offers patients who are struggling to find a weight loss solution an opportunity to control their weight. It is an industry concern that patients who do not meet the strict criteria for a gastric band (http://www.surgicare.co.uk/ The relatively simple procedure, takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The balloon is inserted into the stomach under sedation or general anaesthesic and then filled with air. The filled balloon decreases the space available in the stomach making the patient feel ‘full’ quicker resulting in weight loss. Mark Bury, chief executive at Surgicare commented: “The gastric balloon has been a staple weight loss procedure in the United States for many years. The introduction of the air filled balloon is a big step forward for weight loss procedures as it provides patients with the same results as a liquid filled balloon, but without the associated side effects. He continued, “The addition of the procedure to SurgiCare’s weight loss portfolio will open the door to weight loss surgery (http://www.surgicare.co.uk/ As part of the SurgiCare aftercare program it is recommended that patients carry out three hours of sporting activity each week and follow a coordinated diet plan to aid maximum weight loss. -Ends- About Surgicare: With over 16 years experience and 8 clinics, SurgiCare is one of the largest and most respected cosmetic surgery networks in the UK. SurgiCare specialises in weight loss surgery with a unique 24 month aftercare programme and prides itself on providing an unrivalled aftercare service. As one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic surgery (http://www.surgicare.co.uk/ For further information and case study details contact: Helen Conyers Tangerine PR 3rd Floor Giants Basin Potato Warf Castlefield Manchester M3 4NB 0161 817 6600 www.surgicare.co.uk End
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