He lost half his body weight, and his life changed beyond all recognition. He started setting up the web site in 2002, with the official launch in January 2003. He had a revision to his RNY in 2008. His main hobby is photography. He has retired after almost thirty years in the NHS and was employed as a Bariatric Specialist Nurse for Gravitas Bariatric Surgery Ltd. Ken has been a member of the committee of ASO (Association for the Study of Obesity), and a member of BOMSS Council. Ken regularly lectures at various courses, conferences and seminars. He is currently serving as Chairman of WLSinfo. He is also acting chair of the European Association for the Study of Obesity Patients Council Steering Committee.