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Welcome to our educational page dedicated to weight loss, where we explore all of the different weight loss solutions available to you, from surgical options such as the gastric sleeve, bypass and band to weight loss medication.

On this page, we offer a diverse range of resources, including videos, articles and other resources, to help you make an informed decision around the best option for you.

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Woman looking at first pregnancy scan after weight loss surgery

Fertility and pregnancy after bariatric surgery: What you need to know

For individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery, the journey towards parenthood can come with its own set of considerations and questions. The impact of weight loss surgery on fertility and pregnancy is an important topic that deserves attention and understanding. In this blog, we’ll delve into the effects of bariatric surgery on fertility and pregnancy, providing insights and guidance for those planning to start a family post-surgery.

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Woman looking at first pregnancy scan after weight loss surgery

Fertility and pregnancy after bariatric surgery: What you need to know

For individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery, the journey towards parenthood can come with its own set of considerations and questions. The impact of weight loss surgery on fertility and pregnancy is an important topic that deserves attention and understanding. In this blog, we’ll delve into the effects of bariatric surgery on fertility and pregnancy, providing insights and guidance for those planning to start a family post-surgery.

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Woman looking at first pregnancy scan after weight loss surgery

Fertility and pregnancy after bariatric surgery: What you need to know

Benefits and drawbacks of weight loss surgery abroad

Exploring the pros and cons of seeking weight loss surgery abroad

Woman wondering how her physical appearance has changed after weight loss surgery

How will my physical appearance change after weight loss surgery?

Women discussing weight loss surgery as a solution to weight loss

National Obesity Awareness Week: Spotlight on weight loss surgery as a solution

Patients pre-operative milk diet meal

Preparing for success: The role of the preoperative diet in weight loss surgery

Man injecting a weight loss injection into stomach

Ask an Expert: Are weight loss injections safe?

Woman choosing the best weight loss procedure for her

Ask an Expert: Which weight loss procedure is right for me?

Ask an Expert: Weight loss surgery vs medication – pros and cons

Woman finding out about type 2 diabetes and weight loss surgery from healthcare professional

Weight loss surgery & type 2 diabetes

Man holding counterfeit weight loss injection bought on Facebook

Serious health warning over prescription weight-loss drug Ozempic being sold second-hand on Facebook

Bag packed ready to travel abroad for weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery in Turkey – is it safe?

Man and woman deciding between the Gastric Balloon or weight loss injections

Gastric Balloon vs weight loss injections

Videos

What strategies do you recommend for managing stalls/plateaus in weight loss?

Will weight loss surgery help with diabetes?

Gastric Balloon vs. weight loss injections

Weight loss injections: What is Saxenda?

Our topic expert

George Hamlyn Williams

Clinical Services Manager and Bariatric Dietician at Streamline

George qualified as a dietician in 2008 from the University of Surrey, having done his training in Sheffield, Dartford and Oxford. He specialised in bariatric surgery immediately, starting work in the private sector in August 2008 and taking on a nationwide management role in 2010.

Meet George

Our topic expert

George Hamlyn Williams

Clinical Services Manager and Bariatric Dietician at Streamline

George qualified as a dietician in 2008 from the University of Surrey, having done his training in Sheffield, Dartford and Oxford. He specialised in bariatric surgery immediately, starting work in the private sector in August 2008 and taking on a nationwide management role in 2010.

Meet George

FAQs

Our topic expert has answered some of the most common questions we get asked about weight loss. If you need any further information, or other questions answered, please contact enquiries@streamline-surgical.com

What are the different types of bariatric surgery?
The main types of bariatric surgery also known as weight loss surgery are the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band and gastric balloon. To be considered for weight loss surgery with Streamline you need to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over.
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In the UK, all medication needs to go through a strict process in order to be licensed, the same rule applies to weight loss medications. While there are many potential benefits to using weight loss medication, it is important to understand the potential risks associated with them. Read our blogs to find out more:

The most recent weight loss medication to be launched has been shown to help patients lose up to 20% of their body weight. This is the most weight loss observed to date in clinical trials with a non-surgical method. By contrast, the gastric balloon has been shown to help patients lose up to 10-15% of their body weight. However, long-term data suggests weight is regained when the balloon is removed or medication is stopped.

All diets work on the same principle of reducing your calorie intake. The problem with this is that the body responds by reducing the amount of calories you burn and increasing your hunger – the perfect combination for you to regain any weight you lose, meaning keeping off any weight you lose is extremely unlikely. The more overweight you are and longer you’ve been overweight will make it even harder for your body to override this disorder in your appetite regulation system. Weight loss surgery such as the gastric band, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve help to re-set this regulation system and so are recommended as a long term treatment for weight loss.

The amount of weight you are expected to lose from different weight loss solutions will differ depending on the type of weight loss solution and you as an individual. Browse through our weight loss treatments to find out more about the different solutions.

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