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Do you have a BMI of over 35 and find it hard to lose weight? Then you have come to the right place! Obesityireland.ie is your comprehensive guide to safe and effective weight loss. Here, you can find expert guidance on practical steps for healthy eating, motivating yourself, sizing your portions and fitting exercise into your daily routine.

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Obesityireland.ie offers you up-to-date information and clear advice on weight loss surgery, including the potentially life-changing procedure, laparoscopic gastric banding (lap banding), which helps reduce the amount of food you eat. The lap banding procedure is available at UPMC Beacon Hospital, Sandyford, Dublin 18 and is carried out by our Bariatric Surgeon, Mr Robert Stuart.

If you have any queries relating to weight loss surgery please do not hesitate to contact a member of UPMC Beacon Hospital's weight loss team.