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Weight Loss Surgery

Weight Loss Options

Your Weight Loss Options

Rest assured that, with the most comprehensive range of weight loss options including diet plans, non-surgical procedures and weight loss surgery, whatever your situation, we can help. 

Below you will find a summary of the weight loss options available, many of which are suitable for those of a certain Body Mass Index (BMI). 

Gastric Band

What is it? A silicone ring is placed around the stomach creating a small pouch, restricting how much food you can eat. Adjustments are required to achieve correct restriction and weight loss. 

Who’s it for? BMI of 30+. You have tried other means of weight loss without success. READ MORE...

Sleeve Gastrectomy

What is it? The stomach is stapled along its length to create a sleeve about 20% of its original size, reducing the amount of food you eat 

Who’s it for? BMI of 35+. You don’t feel you could comply with the regime of a gastric band. READ MORE...

Gastric Bypass

What is it? The stomach is divided to create a small pouch and the bowel rerouted to bypass the original stomach. Weight loss achieved by restricting food intake and changing gut hormone levels

Who’s it for? BMI of 40+. You suffer with co-morbidities such as type 2 diabetes, acid reflux READ MORE...

Bilio-pancreatic diversion / Duodenal Switch

What is it? A more complex but very effective procedure where the main body of the stomach is removed and the bowel is bypassed, achieving weight loss through restriction and malabsorption.

Who’s it for? BMI of 60+ READ MORE...

Weight Loss without Surgery

Gastric Balloon

What is it? A silicone balloon is inserted into the stomach as a kick start to weight loss, removed after 6 or 12 months. When filled with saline it suppresses appetite and restricts food intake.

Who’s it for? BMI of 27+. You need more than a diet but are not eligible / prefer to avoid surgery READ MORE..

Weight to Go Diet Plans

What is it? An 850kcal a day diet plan designed by Dr Ashton for safe, predictable weight loss. Delicious meals, hearty soups and filling shakes delivered to your door. A diet without the hassle!

Who’s it for? You have a few pounds or many stones to lose and feel that a diet is enough. READ MORE...

Your Next Step

It is important that you are seen by a doctor before deciding on any procedure and a no-obligation consultation with Dr David Ashton will ensure that you get expert, impartial advice.

Dr Ashton will assess your current details along with your weight loss history and discuss the range of options available to you. Together we will find the procedure that will work for you and give you the best possible weight loss results.

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