Weighing up the wider benefits of gastric band surgery

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated March 8 2017 - 1:14pm, first published February 20 2017 - 1:29am
Brian Henry has lost 20 kilograms after his surgery.  Photo: Chris Hopkins
Brian Henry has lost 20 kilograms after his surgery. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Brian Henry holding a 20-kilogram log, the equivalent of the weight he has lost. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Brian Henry holding a 20-kilogram log, the equivalent of the weight he has lost. Photo: Chris Hopkins
16/2/17 Brian Henry holding a 20 kg log, the equivalent of the weight he has lost due to his Gastric bypass surgery. *Embargoed until 00.15 Monday Feb 20*  Photograph by Chris Hopkins Photo: Chris Hopkins
16/2/17 Brian Henry holding a 20 kg log, the equivalent of the weight he has lost due to his Gastric bypass surgery. *Embargoed until 00.15 Monday Feb 20* Photograph by Chris Hopkins Photo: Chris Hopkins

Every time Brian Henry moves a 20-kilogram bag of firewood, the same thought crosses his mind. The chunks of redgum are a reminder of what he has lost. And he couldn't be happier - or healthier.

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