This Masterclass Is For You!

Whether you're dealing with gallstone pain or facing barriers to surgical treatment due to weight stigma, this masterclass provides the evidence and tools you need to navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions about your care.

  • You've been diagnosed with gallstones but told you need to lose weight before having surgery

  • You want to understand the actual risks and benefits of gallbladder surgery versus conservative management

  • You need evidence-based tools to advocate for appropriate medical care without weight requirements

  • You're looking for specific language to use with healthcare providers who focus on your weight rather than your symptoms

  • You want to learn how to advocate for good quality healthcare and are looking for some practical tools

Course curriculum

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About this course

  • £40.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

What You'll Get

  • Information

    Clear, evidence-based explanations of gallstone disease, diagnosis, and treatment options. Access cutting-edge research including the 2025 C-GALL trial, and learn why rapid weight loss actually increases gallstone risk.

  • Advocacy

    Practical tools to challenge weight-based care restrictions, including specific language to use with healthcare providers and references to the Royal College of Surgeons' position statement against BMI limits.

  • Choice

    The option to choose how you access the information by watching the video, listening to the audio, or working through the slides

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Meet Your Instructor

Asher Larmie

Asher is a weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in dismantling weight stigma in healthcare. Known as "The Fat Doctor," he brings both professional expertise and a deep personal understanding of the impact of weight stigma on patient care. His approach combines rigorous medical knowledge with a commitment to evidence-based, weight-inclusive healthcare.

What We'll Cover

  • Understanding Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease
  • Diagnostic Approaches & Interpretation
  • Evidence-Based Treatment Options
  • The C-GALL Trial: Making Informed Decisions
  • Challenging Weight Stigma in Surgical Care

Stand Up for Your Right to Evidence-Based Care

Join this comprehensive masterclass to gain the knowledge and tools you need to advocate for appropriate gallstone treatment. Stop letting arbitrary BMI limits stand between you and proper healthcare.

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