Man eating himself fat to get Gastric Band

Why is Darren McLeod trying to gain weight?

• To meet the local guidelines for a gastric bypass

• To join a weightlifting club

• To improve his physical fitness

• To qualify for a sports competition

What does Darren McLeod want from the NHS?

• Free gym membership

• A better quality of life through surgery

• A new job opportunity

• A personal trainer

According to national guidelines, who should be considered for weight loss surgery?

• Only those over 50 years old

• Individuals with a BMI of 40 or 35 with a serious illness

• Anyone who wants it

• Individuals with a BMI of 30

How many people in Britain are estimated to be suitable for surgery under the guidelines?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 240,000

• 100,000

What is Darren's argument regarding the cost of the surgery?

• It is not worth the investment

• It should be free for everyone

• It would be recouped by the NHS in three years

• It is too expensive for the NHS