Surgery can improve people’s lives, but it’s not a one-stop solution for your weight problems. Getting your body in shape takes commitment - with or without surgery, says Ahmed Hamouda, bariatric specialist at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Friday 24 July 2015

Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the UK. Mr Simon Gibson, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Glasgow, explains what’s behind its growing popularity.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Monday 22 February 2016

Choosing surgery to help with your weight-loss journey can be life changing. Whether you need to kick start results or a life-long change, Mr Simon Dexter, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital outlines the options.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Thursday 4 February 2016

Expert advice on the pros and cons of body contouring and liposuction surgery from Mr Marc Pacifico, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015