Patient stories from all over Ireland.

I had been thinking about weight loss surgery for years but had always stalled on a decision. I imagined I would finally, somehow, be able to win the lifelong battle against my weight, despite all the evidence to the contrary. Mr. Robb’s main selling point is undoubtedly his surgical expertise but, for me, of equal importance is his great kindness and the respect he shows to his patients. Mr. Robb restored my dignity and gave me hope. He did, in fact, give me my life back. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Robb and the Blackrock bariatric team to anybody. The care and support I have received have been exemplary. From the start of the process, through the surgery itself and on to the after care, everything has been wonderful. May the goddess bless Mr. Robb and all his team!

I had struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. My GP and an endocrinologist both recommended Mr William Robb. Eleven months after my gastric bypass and I have lost over 9 stone! Caring for my 5-year-old son has become much easier. I am off all medication that I had been on before the operation. I’ve gone from a size 24/26 to a size 14 and I can now buy clothes I like as opposed to buying what is in my size.

I first saw Mr Robb in August 2017 and I immediately got a very good feeling from him. He explained the different types of bariatric surgery available to me and which one he thought would be most effective based on my history. I found the multidisciplinary approach very good and it helped me to make an informed decision about going forward and having the surgery. The surgery has given me a new outlook on life and most importantly I am able to do activities with my 5-year-old son that I could not do before bariatric surgery.

To say that this is the best decision that I have ever made is perhaps the most honest comment I can make. Mr Robb explained the bariatric surgical process in a gentle, simple and incredibly understanding manner. The ongoing support and follow-up have been tremendous and very reassuring to know you only need to pick up the phone and there is always someone there to assist. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Robb and his multidisciplinary team for Bariatric surgery. I have lost 56kgs in 11 months which is just wonderful.

On my 51st Birthday, I weighed 144kg, that’s 22stone 6lbs. A BMI of 46. I was developing blood pressure issues and was borderline diabetic. Having been introduced to some former triple XLs abroad I secured a consultation with William Robb. He was informative, gentle and refreshingly non-judgemental. He also informed me that the operation could be covered by my VHI plan. Nine months after surgery I had lost 9 stone, 39% of my body weight and my BMI was 28. This operation saved my life.