Experts of obesity are taking call on the stigma, which resists people from accepting the concept of surgical procedure for the problem of obesity. Specialists are claiming that this is the most effective way of getting rid from the extra weight on the body.

Many people prefer not to tell anyone about their surgery plan, as they feel embarrassed. "I personally think it's less to do with evidence and more to do with slight moralism; 'well, you should be able to lose weight in other ways'", Clinical Psychologist Frances Carter told NZPA.

Obesity surgery was the main point raised by Dr. Carter and surgeon Richard Flint of Christchurch's Southern Obesity Surgery at the national GPs conference, which was held today at Christchurch.

They said that obesity surgery has become quite common and it has been revealed by studies that it is the most effective way of losing weight.

Mr. Flint said that people should approach it from some other aspect and try to identify who should not opt for an obesity surgery.

He meant that people over the age of 65, below 18 and those with respiratory problems should not go for it.

However, Dr. Carter said that people, who have problems like binge eating, depression, alcohol abuse and emotional eating, can get good results, but only after a counseling session.