I was first referred for bariatric surgery in June/July 2016 and from then to actually having my surgery the whole process took approximately 15 months and I can honestly say the staff were fantastic, there was nothing that wasn’t explained to me and if I had any concerns they were only a phone call away. The day I was admitted I was extremely nervous but the staff were great putting my mind at ease as I am not a person that deals with pain very easily, however I had my surgery on October 12th 2017 and I haven’t looked back losing one and a half stone in just over 6wks and I have also reversed my diabetes due to the weight loss before and after surgery, I now no longer take any medication or injections due to this. For anyone considering bariatric surgery it is not a quick fix, you have to be prepared to work at it for the rest of your life, it is a major life changer but it does have its rewards. Lastly I would like to give a huge thankyou to all the staff involved in my before and aftercare, you are all amazing people and I couldn’t have got through this without you.
"Excellent"
About: Sunderland Royal Hospital Sunderland Royal Hospital Sunderland SR4 7TP
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