27/01/2025
Dear all
Medications have hit the mainstream and are increasing in effectiveness, tolerability and availability. Certainly Mounjaro seems to be very good and in some cases results rival surgery. My contacts within the pharmaceutical industry say the next drug out (coming soon) is even better. This is a pharmaceutical solution to the metabolic problem of obesity and it’s only through understanding the science that we are here now
With this in mind, I’ve decided to take a 3 month pause on new referrals. Patients are rightfully exploring these options as an alternative to surgery or balloons and I think it’s a good idea. Surgery costs continue to rise with the economic situation in the U.K. which is beyond our control
So for all my patients, past present and booked, I’m still here and with my team will continue to provide the service we are so proud of. I won’t be seeing any new patients for 3 months and will reassess how the land lies at that time.
Informed consent by definition means patients are aware of and understand all the alternatives to surgery.
See you in 3 months for an update - ciao for now
I’m immensely proud of what we achieved over the last 11 years but just maybe there is an alternative to surgery that’s just as good …. Time will tell