Leading Surgeon “Weight Loss Surgery Changed My Life”
Scotsman 5 Nov 2007
LEADING surgeon Chris Oliver, who has had gastric band surgery, says he is “delighted” at being re-elected on to the council for the Royal College of Surgeons.
The consultant trauma orthopaedic surgeon at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary had the “life-changing” operation after tipping the scales at 26 stone.
Dr Oliver, 47, said: “I am delighted I have been re-elected to RCSEd Council for five years. Congratulations also to Judy Evans who got the other place.
“It has been an amazing year for me. My life has changed completely since my lap band surgery as I have now lost 100 pounds in weight. My new-found fitness and energy will allow me to return to my previous sporting activities.”
