Weight Issues Network 2020 Report
It was in 2019 that we first shared our involvement with Weight Issues Network (WIN), an Australian network created to “provide a strong voice and support for people living with and affected by obesity”. WIN actively seeks participation in their surveys from people...
Recommended Apps for Post Bariatric Surgery Patients
Bariatric surgery is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle for our patients, ahead of them is a journey requiring significant changes to diet and lifestyle to support weight loss. We are fortunate that in 2021 we have access to amazing advances in technology...
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...
WIN – Weight Issues Network – COVID-19 Impact Survey
At Upper GI Surgery we are more than just a group of bariatric surgeons and practitioners. We are invested in the bariatric community; advocating further research, leading innovations and taking part in continuing initiatives to drive awareness and education. ...
Exercise for bariatric patients during isolation
An important part of your post-bariatric surgery lifestyle change is exercise. We advise all of our post-bariatric surgery patients to enter into a suitable exercise routine to not only help aid their weight loss but to move them towards a healthier lifestyle. ...
How to manage your post bariatric surgery diet during lockdown
2020 was off to a rocky start here in Australia, with the country suffering through some of the most devastating bush fires we have ever experienced. Then came the rain, and the nation let out a collective sigh of relief. Little did we know that it was a precursor to...