Weight Loss Surgery Can Save NHS Millions

The video discusses Neil's significant weight loss after surgery, highlighting the economic benefits of such procedures. Despite the high demand for weight loss surgery, only a small fraction of patients receive it due to limited NHS resources. Surgeons argue that both clinical and economic benefits justify increased funding. However, the Department of Health maintains that surgery should be a last resort, advocating for diet and exercise first.

What was the main health benefit experienced by the patient after the surgery?

• Higher blood pressure

• Weight gain

• Increased appetite

• Reduced medication

How did weight loss surgery impact benefit claims according to the surgeons?

• Increased claims by 10%

• Reduced claims from 32% to 10%

• Doubled the claims

• No change in claims

What is the estimated number of obese patients who need and want surgery on the NHS?

• 32,000

• 3,600

• 10,000

• 240,000

What is the Department of Health's stance on weight loss surgery?

• It should be the first option

• It should be mandatory

• It should be a last resort

• It should be ignored

What argument do surgeons believe will convince the NHS to fund more operations?

• The complexity of the surgery

• The popularity of the surgery

• The economic argument

• The aesthetic benefits