Part of our day to day activity at Upper GI Surgery is looking after patients with various upper gastrointestinal problems, not just bariatric patients. This includes upper gastrointestinal cancers such as pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, oesophageal cancer, reflux... Read more
Obesity is a medical condition that has existed for centuries, and in some cultures demonstrating obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and well-being. Obese people have accumulated excess body fat that is likely to have a negative impact on their overall health.... Read more
So you’ve had your weight loss surgery and you’re ready to tackle your new journey ahead, lose the excess weight and make your way towards a healthier and happier life. At Upper GI Surgery we want to make this as easy for you as possible (because we know it can be... Read more
Weight loss surgery is major surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, therefore it carries a risk of complications. If you are considering weight loss surgery and want to be more aware of the potential risks involved, then this is the article for you. We have... Read more
Once you’ve had your weight loss surgery, the months and years that follow are the most important to ensure your surgery is successful. 20 per cent of patients who fail to lose enough weight with surgery do so because of their desire for certain foods. These foods are... Read more
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a method of creating an oesophageal myotomy for achalasia and other oesophageal motor disorders that has established itself as credible alternative to laparoscopic myotomy. We (Jason Maani, Payal Saxena and Michael Talbot)... Read more
Anyone who suffers from heartburn will tell you how uncomfortable it is to enjoy simple pleasures like eating and drinking. Although there is an abundance of tablets and liquids available both over the counter and on prescription, they aren’t always 100 percent... Read more
The kitchen is said to be the heart of the family home; for a lot of our patients the kitchen poses the biggest problem when it comes down to following healthy eating plans following weight loss surgery. There are lots of different reasons why the kitchen can become... Read more
