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...
Weight Regain Following Bariatric Surgery – Weight Loss Medication
In Australia there are over 22,000 people each year undergoing bariatric surgery, helping those living with obesity move towards a healthier body and lifestyle. Many people view bariatric surgery as their final and best chance to lose weight. Following bariatric...
Weight stigma needs to stop
Everyday millions of people are living with weight issues and obesity worldwide. Unfortunately, the stigma attached is still overwhelming due to a general misunderstanding in our community. According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide obesity has tripled...
Meet the Upper GI Surgery Team
At Upper GI Surgery (UGIS) we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to your care. In addition to our surgeons and doctors, our practice also includes nurses, dietitian, psychologist, administration, management and reception staff. The team has gradually expanded...
Meet the Upper GI Surgery Surgeons
At Upper GI Surgery we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to our patients ensuring they are provided with the best standard of care possible, whether that be for bariatric surgery, reflux, hernia or any of our other treatment options. Each member of our team is...
Meet the Upper GI Surgery Doctors
At Upper GI Surgery we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to our patients ensuring they are provided with the best standard of care possible, whether that be for bariatric surgery, reflux, hernia or any of our other treatment options. Each member of our team is...