VIDEO Blog : Robot Assisted Surgery
Robotic surgery has been growing in popularity around the world for both patients and surgeons; it is providing very real benefits in complex operations while reducing the number of incisions used in some smaller operations....
Importance of Support After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery will improve health long-term as it greatly assists a person in losing excess weight. Because it involves surgery and because that surgery changes how your digestive system (stomach) works, it clearly involves some risks that need to be balanced...
How to stay safe from COVID-19 if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or living with obesity that become infected with Covid-19 have a number of issues that potentially make them more vulnerable to severe illness. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body...
Weight stigma and Weight Loss vs Lifestyle Change – Health at Every Size
As we enter a new year in 2021 we can reflect on how much has changed in the last 20 years. The mobile phone, which was once revolutionary, has been replaced by the ‘smartphone’, allowing us access to information wherever we are whenever we need it. We no longer hire...
Changes in private health cover and the effects on bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, very much like any privately funded treatment, can become costly if you don’t have private health insurance to assist in covering costs. Obesity is considered a pre-existing condition for most patients, therefore with private health funds, you are...
Bariatric Surgery – Sharing the Journey
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, or are about to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle, gathering as much information as possible along with seeking on-going support are very important. Thankfully in 2020, we have access to the latest medical...