Travelling Abroad for Bariatric Surgery – Guidance for GP’s

After hearing of a number of patients coming to harm nationally following bariatric surgery undertaken in the UK and abroad, here is some useful information:

• A link to the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)  where there is a statement regarding patients who intend to seek private treatment abroad BOMSS – British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society

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• a useful GP hub section with good resources including information about the ongoing monitoring, what to prescribe and possible complications to watch out for.” Introduction to the BOMSS GP Hub