Hi I am new to this site , Livvy thaks for shaing your experience and hope you are feelign so much better. I am seriously contemplating a band going to see my GP I think maybe Monday, I also live in London has anyone been successful in getting this done on NHS ?? Ihav some hralth problems too which is making me desperate to loose the wieght as my mobility is seriously being effected now.... trouble is not got he funds at the moment an with son getting married and having to find money for that , Livvy do yo know if they do the op at royal free ?? if not nhs any good banks to rob lol Jude