Weight loss

Weight loss isn’t just about being more confident in the way you look, it’s also about improving your overall health. We can guide you through all the options for your personal weight loss journey, helping you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Healthy eating and a good knowledge of nutritional properties of food can go a long way to helping weight loss, and of course exercise is important too. For those who have been carrying extra weight for a while, it would be wise to have a Health Assessment to check on any impact excess weight has had on internal organs etc. In severe cases, liposuction or the application of a gastric band may be necessary.

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion: Another way to measure your level

The Borg Scale ranges from 6 to 20, allowing you to determine just how hard you are working.

5 diet tips to prepare for bariatric surgery

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

Setting fitness goals | How to set a goal and stick to it

For most of us, setting our fitness goals is the easy part. It’s sticking to them that’s the tricky part. Whether you’re looking to stay on track and hit a new personal best, or you’re struggling to stay motivated with a new weight loss plan, we’ve got some expert tips to keep you on track.

Rating of perceived exertion: Fitness at your level

Workouts can be defined by a rating of perceived exertion (put simply, a way to determine how hard you are working).

How to train for your body type

Your genetic body type can determine how well you respond to different exercises. Nuffield Health Head of Physiology Jay Brewer talks us through the three key body types and how best to train for your shape.

Calories vs exercise: the ins and outs of energy

They say mathematics can explain the universe. It can also explain why you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly crunches the numbers.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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          Wed 4 Nov

          Haywards Heath Hospital

          This complimentary event is for anyone who would like more information and help on gallstones and weight loss medications.