Mr Brij Madhok, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, explains the options for bariatric surgery and the recovery afterwards.
Bariatric surgery (weight loss)
We are here to support you on your journey to better health.
Our team of doctors, surgeons, and healthcare specialists work together to provide safe, effective weight-loss surgery and ongoing care tailored to your needs.
If you are living with obesity and want to improve your health with bariatric surgery, we will guide you every step of the way — from your first consultation, to long-term aftercare.
Our goal is simple: helping you feel healthier, happier, and more confident in your life.
Contact us
Location
Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Nearest entrance: 9
Nearest car park: 2
Telephone: 01332 789 432
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When to contact the Bariatric team or your GP
- If you have heartburn or nausea that is occurring frequently and not helped by over-the-counter antacids (contact GP first).
- If you are unable to tolerate the next phase of your diet (e.g., stuck on liquids) for more than a few days (contact dietitians first).
- If you have persistent diarrhoea or constipation and simple measures are not helping after 48 hours (contact GP first).
- If you have mild redness, swelling, or discharge from your wound (contact GP first but note that severe redness or pus may need to be treated in A&E).
- If you have questions about blood test results, doses, or finding suitable products (contact dietitians first).
- If you are experiencing low mood, anxiety, or having difficulty coping with your surgery and weight loss (contact GP first).