NHS Information Centre has recorded that the number of recorded gastric band surgical procedures for people in England rose by 70 per cent from just over 4,200 in 2008/09 to just over 7,200 in 2009/10. The waiting time is between 6-12 months.

Statistics show the death rate associated with band insertion to be about one in 2,000 operations. Therefore they should only be considered for obese people with health problems where the benefits could outweigh the risks.

The good news is that Gastric Bands can be implemented through hypnotherapy allowing a safe non-invasive way of maintaining your weight and eating the quantities that you need.

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