Natasha – Gastric Band
Being able to lose over 2 stone so quickly is amazing! I’ve started to get positive comments about it too,
which is a massive confidence boost!
Gastric Band Success Stories
We’ve helped thousands of people just like you to lose weight with a gastric band and many are happy to share their before and after photos, and weight loss results. Here are just a few of their stories. When you read them, you may find that you share certain feelings or frustrations or you’ve experienced similar life events. Many patients talk about a ‘trigger’ moment or event when they realised it was time to do something about their weight and that they couldn’t do it on their own. If this is true for you, take inspiration from their success and take the next step on your own weight loss journey.
Helga’s journey with the gastric band to bypass
Facing a Harsh Reality In May 2013, Helga faced an unnerving reality. At 107 kg, her health was deteriorating, and she was struggling with a
Liberty’s Weight Loss Success Story with the Gastric Band
For Liberty, every day felt like a week. Juggling the responsibilities of motherhood, she found comfort in food, using pregnancy as an excuse to overeat.
Anita & Melissa – Mother And Daughter Weight Loss Journey
A Powerful Mother, Daughter Duo In February 2021, Anita and Melissa, mother and daughter, decided to undergo weight loss surgery to improve their health and
Carey – Gastric Band
I don’t feel anywhere near as low and as dark as I did before weight loss surgery
Chloe – Gastric Band
“The day I booked my operation, it was do or die. My mental health was so, so, so, so bad.”
Georgia – Gastric Band
Don’t compare yourself to others because you’re different, don’t beat yourself up and be proud of what you’ve achieved
Chris – Gastric band
I’d tried every other diet under the sun – and I gave up on all of them. But with my gastric band, I didn’t give up, and now my life is completely different
Amy – Gastric band
Nobody stares at you now, you don’t get comments. You just blend in… until I start laughing!
Lisa R – Gastric band
I’ve had a gastric band and I’m in a really happy and healthy place. I definitely regret not getting it done sooner
David – Gastric band
I’m no longer on blood pressure medication, I’m no longer borderline type 2 diabetic. For me, I just feel better as a person
Richard – gastric band
The relationship with my children has improved: my son is pleased that his dad is more active and my daughter isn’t scared of ‘big grumpy dad’ anymore!*
Tracy – Gastric band
My gastric band surgery has given me back my life. I am so much more confident and full of life again*.
Carole – Gastric Band
It has made all the difference to me. I don’t have sleep apnoea anymore and my blood pressure problems have gone so I do not have to take tablets for that any more.*
Janet – Gastric band
I used to wear drab clothes so nobody noticed me whereas I now enjoy dressing up and being girlie. I’ve changed*!
Sandra – Gastric band
Now I go to the gym regularly as well as learning to dance salsa. I feel so much better*.
Rachel – Gastric band
I’ve lost 94% of my excess weight. I couldn’t be happier. As for my running, I have knocked off four minutes a mile and am now a leader for the running group I joined.