Gastric Band UK

I had a gastric sleeve done in May 2019. I have lost just shy of 5 stone in 1 year. I was very hesitant to do the operation at age 22 but it's the best decision I ever made. Mr. Awad was kind and efficient throughout and the Tonic team have been constantly supporting me. The op went very smoothly and the lift to and from the Derby hospital and London was such a considerate feature. The first 3-4 weeks are tough but completely worth it. I'm well adjusted to my new stomach now. I don't feel like I'm deprived of anything. I feel like now my body isn't always working against me and gaining weight disproportionately. I feel totally in control of my weight and have been quite effortlessly shedding kilos! Thank you Mr. Awad & Tonic for getting me to feel like myself again!

In April I went to Belgium to have my eyelid surgery done. A friend and I were doing some research on clinics and Belgium’s response rate, photos on the website, cost and general services, made it our best option. It was really good value for money. I’m so pleased with the results and would do it all over again if given the chance. The follow-up was done at their London-based surgery and I had the stitches removed there too. Downtime was only three days.

I met with Mr Agrawal in March 21, after a very honest and open consultation we agreed a gastric Sleeve was the option for me, and my surgery was scheduled for May. The hospital I chose was local but the staff and whole environment was amazing. They made sure I was comfortable. Surgery was a smooth as could be and I woke up in no discomfort or pain. Nearly 1 year post op I have lost 8 stone and maintained that weight for the last 3months. Without the sleeve surgery I honest could say i wouldn't of been able to do that. I also had underactive thyroid and the results of losing all my extra weight has reversed that and no longer require medication. I feel like Mr Agrawal has provide me with the chance to live a happy and healthy life for me and my children and no longer be ashamed of what I saw in photos and the mirror.

I had the Gastric Sleeve operation with Mr. Chris Sutton in Nottingham (BMI Park Hospital). After a thorough consultation with the doctor and one of the Tonic team (Lauren), I felt really at ease and the hospital was lovely. After seeing other hospitals, clinics and doctors I knew I'd chosen the right place to go for my weight loss surgery. Lauren went through all of the aftercare and support that Tonic provide, dietician, personal trainer and psychotherapist as well as a car to collect me on the day of my surgery - it was all such a stress-free process. I'm now 6 stone down with 2 to go for my target and couldn't be happier with all the care and support I have received. Thank you, Tonic and Mr. Sutton. Very professional and friendly - great information given.

Excellent service, Jannie is very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend she talked you through all the procedures of the adjustment.

Having developed high blood pressure at an early age of 23 and having lots of tests carried out with no real answers, I began to question my weight. A few years passed after trying various different well-known diets and failed miserably. I gained more weight if anything! I came across Mr Hamouda after a recommendation from a close family member who has also had a sleeve operation - losing close to 8st in under a year, she has also maintained this weight for nearly 18 months. On my initial consultation with Hamouda, I felt at ease and was able to disclose any personal issues relating to eating disorders. My wife and my 8-month-old child were all welcome. He likes to invite close family members to your appointments as he likes you to have support from your loved ones, I thought that he would find my child annoying throughout the consultation but Dr Hamouda was the complete opposite. Once I was accepted for my sleeve operation I was put under the careful care of he's team who were all brilliant at every stage. The support was there for me before, during and now after my operation. The care at Benenden was outstanding, treated like a king in his own hotel room! 1-1 care, nothing was a problem and would recommend this hospital for anyone thinking of weight loss surgery. Since my operation just over a year ago I have lost nearly 9st. Without a sleeve operation, this would never of happen. My BMI has dropped by 15 and has lost over 60 inches around my whole body. If anyone for some reason is questioning Dr Hamouda or weight loss surgery then don’t! Dr Hamouda not only changed my life but allowed me to start living it again. In the words of my wife, “ he’s like a new man now “ This just leaves me to say THANK YOU! You are an outstanding consultant and a genuine hero of mine.