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Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
15.01.24
Gastroenterologist

An expert’s guide to weight loss medicine

Weight management is a problem that we can all struggle with, and for some, weight loss is an extremely lengthy and difficult process. In recent years, the discovery of weight loss medicine has made some people believe that there is a solution to their problems. However, are weight loss medicines really effective? Leading general, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed provides a comprehensive guide to weight loss medicine, including the various types available and potential side effects of weight loss drugs.

Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
30.07.20
Surgeon

Weight loss surgery: Is it possible to prevent coronavirus?

In July 2020, the UK government launched a campaign to tackle obesity with weight loss surgery to help combat the health problems related to obesity, but also to help reduce the number of patients experiencing the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Obesity and becoming critically ill with coronavirus are linked. Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, leading bariatric surgeon, explains the benefits of weight loss surgery in relation to COVID-19.

Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
20.07.20
Surgeon

COVID-19 with obesity: what are the dangers?

Research shows that obese people are at a higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19. One of our top London bariatric surgeons Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed put his weight loss surgeries on hold during the first wave of the pandemic and worked in an intensive care unit. It was here where he treated many obese patients with coronavirus and he shares his expert medical advice on what seriously overweight people should do during these worrying times.

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Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
18.05.20
Surgeon

Home-based weight loss treatments during COVID-19

Are you worried about COVID-19 complications and being overweight? Or have you gained weight during lockdown and need help to lose it? Accessing weight loss treatments and advice right now might seem difficult while there are still social restrictions across the country. But worry not, Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, a weight loss specialist from London explains which weight loss treatments he can still offer for home-use and what added benefits there are for losing weight amid this pandemic.

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Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
27.05.19
Surgeon

How to prepare for weight loss surgery: top tips

When you’re going in for surgery, there is always a lot to think about. For bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, this is truer than ever, with instructions to follow both before and after the procedure to make sure it is a success. Leading surgeon Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed is here to give his top tips for preparing for weight loss surgery.

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Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
04.01.19
Surgeon

Weight loss surgery: what you should know

It's so easy to overindulge during the festive holidays and to make the New Year's resolution to lose weight in January. But for some people, going it alone may be difficult, and following a fad diet is not a longterm solution. Expert bariatric surgeon Mr Ahmed.R.Ahmed explains how his team can support someone wanting to obtain health and wellness, and it doesn't necessarily involve weight loss surgery.

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