Risks of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is major surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, therefore it carries a risk of complications. If you are considering weight loss surgery and want to be more aware of the potential risks involved, then this is the article for you. We have...
Online Support After Bariatric Surgery
The world around us is changing quickly. Looking back to the first blog we published about modern technology’s role in post-bariatric surgery care, it shows how different the landscape is today compared to then. (For a blast from the past, read the original article...
Have You Tried Everything Before Bariatric Surgery?
Obesity is a complex and challenging condition affecting many Australians. While Bariatric surgery has proven to be an effective solution, it is generally considered a ‘last resort’. Before taking this significant step, it’s important to explore all possible methods...
Set Point Theory Explained & Bariatric Surgery
We’ve all been there; stuck in a rut with our weight and despite our best efforts, we still seem to end up back where we started when we check the scales. It can become incredibly disheartening, especially when you are making substantial changes and efforts to be...
Bariatric Surgery vs Weight Loss Medication
With increasing awareness about the health risks associated with excess weight and speculation around weight loss medications in the media, many people are exploring different options to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Bariatric surgery has been conclusively shown to...
Age Limits for Bariatric Surgery
We are often asked if somebody is too young or too old for bariatric surgery because of concerns about fairly major surgery for themselves or their family members if they are they are below 20 or above age 65. When somebody presents with obesity at the extremes of age...