Endobarrier

[Ric.ror]

Has anyone any details or experience of this fairly new procedure?

TIA

[janbee]

I haven't heard of that. What is it?

[mazie]

Here's a link

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/weight/endobarrier.html

I've never heard of it before

[janbee]

Thanks for that link mazie. It's a new name to me.

[endobarrier]

Hi,
Have a look at this link: http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/biosurgerysurgicaltechnology/clinical_trials_outcomes/bariatricsurgery/endobarrier/
Get in touch if interested.

[mallyh]

wonder why it isn't offered on the NHS if it will cut down on type 2 diabetes,and save money in thng run .

[colldruien]

I had one fitted in December as part of a trial and it has been a bumpy road so far with quite a bit of discomfort. Despite reducing my intake of food radically I have only lost around 7kg since having it fitted. Sugar levels are down a little but not much. Was hoping for much more. I do have other health issues to do with my pituitary and PCOS so know my weight loss will always be very difficult so was hoping the Endobarrier would help. I have already lost just over 8 stones in the past 4 years using Byetta injections for diabetes. This drug has been my life saver and has turned things around for me. Not sure if I would recommend the Endobarrier at the moment but I have it in place for a year so will see how things go.