Thanks to all our patients who have offered their time and support to us in these difficult times. It is greatly appreciated. Southern Obesity Surgery has been largely unaffected by either the September or February earthquake. Our rooms are structurally sound and our clinics have been running throughout the period. Both St Georges Hospital and Southern Cross Hospital are working at full capacity and we have been continuing to offer LapBands, sleeve gastrectomies and gastric bypasses with no disruption. However, we have noted a drop in the number of follow-up appointments that have been attended. If you have relocated away from Christchurch please contact us and we can try to arrange alternative follow-up for you.