Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery

Weight loss surgery may be suitable for someone who meets all the criteria below:

1. Has already attended a service such as Healthy Helpings, the Community Dietetic Service, Football Fans in Training, or a commerical slimming group such as Scottish Slimmers or Weight Watchers
2. Meets Obesity Treatment. Best Practice Guide. (The National Planning Forum. July 2012) prioritisation criteria 1 for weight loss surgery -be aged 18- 44, BMI 35 - 40 kg/ m2  AND diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the past 5 years

Speak to your doctor (GP) first, who can organise a referral.

Websites

• Weight Loss Information and Support www.wlsinfo.org.uk

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