The National Obesity Surgery Centre - First Choice For Private Weight Loss Surgery

NOSC's Personal Trainer

Introducing Luke Walker: NOSC Personal Trainer

I am extremely passionate when it comes to promoting a healthy lifestyle and I am determined and driven to help people achieve their goals. My aim is to make your training as enjoyable and effective as possible.

I’ve been training myself and others now for many years and I don’t think there is a better feeling than knowing you’ve worked 100% to reach your goals.

I have had experience training a wide range of people from the super fit to the trying to get fit. For me, there is no discrimination and I believe that anyone brave enough to take the first step and start training is already a champion!

QUALIFICATIONS – CYQ level 2 Gym Instructor,  CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer,  CYQ Certificate in Circuit Training, Nutrition, National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, First Aid at Work, Kettlebells, Indoor cycling, Suspension training
SPECIALISATION – I specialise in various training techniques from body sculpting and toning to muscle building and fitness goals.

NOSC's Nutritionist

Introducing Christa, the NOSC Nutritionist.

Christa has a Degree in Nutrition and Health. Her role on the Support Team will be to help patients to understand food and nutrition and change their relationship with diet and exercise. Christa has also trained as a Mindfulness Coach.

As part of our unique Support Programme, all new patients will be invited to take part in a Conscious Eating Workshop with Christa. This will be delivered on a one to one basis by telephone and is designed to introduce you to mindfulness, change your relationship with food and put you back in control.

My name is Samantha and a few years ago, I looked like this….

I know I wasn’t skinny and I guess my chest will always be on the large side, but at least I felt comfortable and could wear pretty much what I wanted to wear.

I have had a lifelong battle with my weight, the typical yo-yo dieter we hear so much about. Over the last few years, I have been through a divorce, changed to a more sedentary job, given up my sport...

Samantha's Diary

My balloon has been in place nearly three weeks now and so far so good.

I weighed myself this morning and I have lost an amazing 10lbs! I can’t tell you how much better I am feeling about myself already and I’ve still got over five months to go plus six months aftercare and support once the balloon has been removed.

I was dreading my holiday… I’m going away with a group of girls to Portugal.... *

Sophie's Diary

After 18 months of talking to Sarah at NOSC and all the information and support she has given to help me reach this decision, I’ve booked my Sleeve Gastrectomy consultation! Since the age of about 18 I’ve yo-yo dieted, my heaviest weight being 15st.4lbs and my lowest 7st.2lbs. I am now back up to 14st.8lbs and as I’m only 5′ 1″, my BMI has reached 38.9! I finally realise that at forty-four years old, I need some help, not only for my physical health but also for my emotional and mental wellbeing.... *

Roberta's Diary

Today I feel very positive – I have lost 6.5kg! I stuck completely to my slimfast diet and drank lots of water. I don’t really like water but it’s good when you are thirsty and I am getting used to it.

No more wedging into tight aircraft seats (I swear they get smaller – it can’t possibly be me!). No more shopping in big girls shops with no real selection. No more looking at my reflection and being thoroughly disgusted with myself...*


Valerie's Diary

Today I made the decision to have a gastric balloon fitted. I am excited and I am dreading it at the same time.

Some years ago, I had my first gastric balloon fitted at my local hospital and the memories of being awake and only lightly sedated during the procedure are not pleasant. I was also so disappointed in the aftercare, and really struggled to get the medication right to control the side effects. It took weeks for me to feel comfortable. Needless to say, the 2 stone that I lost over the course of those 6 months went straight back on afterwards.


Jude's Diary

NOSC Weight Loss Procedures

At the National Obesity Surgery Centre we offer perhaps the widest range of bariatric procedures of any organisation in the UK.

We do this not because we simply can, but because a long time ago we recognised that patients are different and very often their needs are different. It isn’t enough to simply say they all want to lose weight. That kind of thinking is what you will often find with other single procedure providers and inevitably that ends in failure for a significant percentage of people*.

* based on the feedback from nosc patients.

Success Stories

Like many people who suffer from weight problems, which I have done for maybe 20 years, and although I just got on with everyday life as normally as possible, the problem was always on my mind. Gradually I became more and more conscious of my size with all the associated health problems; joint pain, breathlessness, the list goes on. I became more and more withdrawn, something that was totally alien to my normal out going self or perhaps this was always just a front...*

Kevin: lost 9st with a Gastric Sleeve

"6 months later, I have now lost 9 stone"*

Success Stories

I had been on diets since I was 19 years old – you name it, I’d been on it. I could always lose weight but kept putting it back on; in recent years I was ending up heavier than when I started. I realised I needed something to help me keep my weight under control that was more long term.

I was inspired by Fern Britton’s success with her Band and as I was getting really fed up, saw my GP to try and get some help on the NHS. Like many people, I didn’t meet the criteria, so after initially feeling discouraged I discussed things with my family and decided to look into having the Band privately....*

Susan: lost 7.5 stone with a Gastric Band

"I lost 7.5 stone in 18 months with my Gastric Band and can't believe the difference!"*

Expert Aftercare

Our unique support programme is perhaps one of the most important elements of the service we offer patients.

Our weight loss procedures can change the physical you, but our support programme goes a long way to ensuring the changes you enjoy are for a lifetime not just for a few months or years. Our support programme helps you through the initial phases of your chosen procedure and ensures that your relationship with food changes for ever. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are there to help you, work with you and enable you to make the changes to your life that will change your life!