Weight loss surgery support group 4th meeting
This news item was added on 23rd August 2007
Following the success of our first two meetings, BMI The Alexandra Hospital has pleasure to announce our third weight loss surgery 'support group' meeting to be held on Wednesday 12 September 2007 at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle.
The group serves to inform individuals, and also their friends and family, who are considering weight loss surgery, about gastric banding and gastric bypass operations to help combat obesity.
The evening will offer the opportunity for patients to meet, discuss and feel confident with The Alexandra Hospitals experienced bariatric surgeons.
The Alexandra Hospital only works with 'gold standard' Bariatric (Obesity) surgeons who are specialists in upper gut and stomach using laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques. They are experienced at working in the NHS and are members of The British Obesity Surgery Society (BOSS).
The Alexandra Hospitals' Bariatric Consultants are:
As surgery as just part of the process, we offer a comprehensive aftercare programme to help our patients stay healthy and achieve the best results. Our consultants offer personal ongoing care and support from a team of specialists before, during and long after surgery.
Contact information
Contact: dietitian_alexandra@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 495 7074 or 0161 495 7076 to find out more about weight loss surgery from BMI or please visit: www.bmiweightloss.co.uk or www.manchesterobesitycentre.com
If you are unable to make the first meeting then please check back to this site for further details of the next weight loss surgery support group meetings.