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This week on Bodytalk in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital, Jules spoke to Mr Farrukh Khan, a general surgeon at Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood, about obesity and bariatric (weight loss) surgery.

Farrukh explained when a patient is eligible for weight loss surgery; what the different types are; how it can change lives; and particularly about gastric band surgery, which is available at Spire Hartswood.

Farrukh will be speaking at the Spire Hartswood Hospital weight loss open event next Tuesday, which is for anyone who is interested in private gastric band surgery. The event is free but you will need to book your place by calling Shirley Batour at Hartswood on 01277 266761.

For further information on treatments available at Spire Hartswood Hospital, please visit www.spirehartswood.com.