Simon's Story, Gastric Bypass
I am 6 foot 2 and I have always been slightly overweight. Up until the age of 24, I weighed around 18 stone but when I hit my mid-20’s, I started to get bigger. I don’t think I was really aware of how overweight I was becoming – although I eventually had to leave my job as a delivery driver because I found it too difficult loading and unloading the deliveries.
Sandra's Story, Gallstones
I was diagnosed with gallstones after suffering months of severe abdominal pain. As well as the pain, I felt awfully sick for much of the time – particularly if I had eaten any fatty foods. My GP suspected that I had gallstones and he recommended that I see Professor Peter Lodge at Spire Leeds Hospital.
Peter's Story, Liver Cancer
My condition was liver cancer and was very advanced when it was eventually diagnosed on the Isle of Man. I was tired all the time and could not enjoy food as the size of the tumour meant that I would feel bloated after meals. I could not even drink any liquid after meals as it was pressing on my stomach.
Mike’s Story, Liver Cancer
I had a large hepatocellular carcinoma (cancerous liver tumour) and without immediate surgery, I would have died, it is as simple as that. After being referred to Professor Peter Lodge, I had a ‘left hepatic trisectionectomy’ which basically involved the surgical removal of 75-85 percent of my liver.
Ivan’s Story, Liver Cancer
The last few years have been a roller coaster. I’m finally feeling positive about my future. I woke up after surgery and Professor Peter Lodge told me he had been able to remove the tumour. That was fantastic to hear. Now I’m back at work and looking forward to the future with my family. Nobody knows what’s going to happen in the future but I feel very lucky. There could have been a very different outcome.
Caroline’s Story
This time last year I was unaware of what was to follow with my health, other than I was constantly feeling unwell. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2019 and subsequently went through surgery and radiotherapy. After 6 months of treatment I still felt unwell. Following various scans, it was revealed that I had a tumour within my liver.