Need More Information?
British Obesity Surgery Patient Association - www.bospa.org This is a patient organisation dedicated to providing information to people considering obesity surgery and supporting those who have had it. Their website contains a wealth of information on all aspects of surgery. They run a very active local support group - BOSPA Southwest - more details can be found on their website.
NHS guidance - the NICE guidance on the treatment of obesity in December 2006. You can view their full report (or a less technical patient summary) at - http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=byID&o=11000