Manel graduated medical school in 1994. After this he completed Higher Surgical Training in the East of England and was awarded an MD by the University of Liverpool, for research into the mechanisms of peritoneal metastasis from gastric cancer.
Now offering his expertise to patients privately Mr Riera works with Healthier Weight preforming weight loss surgery in the west midlands at Nuffield Wolverhampton and Nuffield Shrewsbury. An expert in the field of bariatrics we asked Mr Manel Riera to explain what all of the different weight loss surgeries were and how they can help benefit people suffering with obesity.
Mr Manel Riera explains what the gastric sleeve is, how it works and the benefits of having one.
Mr Manel Riera explains what the gastric band is, how it works and the benefits of having one.
Mr Manel Riera explains what the gastric bypass is, how it works and the benefits of having one.
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Again, surgery goes beyond just the surgeon being the best choice, their aftercare should be just as good. To give you the best chance at success after weight loss surgery you need to make sure that the aftercare provided is up to scratch.
Depending on your surgery, your aftercare should include
At Healthier Weight we our proud to have 3 of the best aftercare packages to support patients on their weight loss journey.
As well as this, we have our own bariatric app, tailored to help patients after weight loss surgery with on-demand fitness classes, recipes, mental health guidance and 24/7 messaging.