Gastric Reflux and Acid Reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), is a common condition that affects many individuals. It occurs when stomach acid escapes from the stomach into the oesophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. While the lining of the stomach is resistant to acid, the lining of the […]
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What is reflux, and how to treat it?
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What is the difference between gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery?
Both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures reduce the size of the stomach, but there are some key differences between the two. If you are considering weight loss surgery, you might be wondering which procedure best suits your needs. Two popular treatments—gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery—both work by reducing the size of the stomach […]
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Does bougie size matter?
Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common type of weight-loss surgery and has proven benefits, but patients may need to ask a few questions to get clarity before they commit. One of these questions may be “does bougie size matter?” Gastric sleeve surgery has been shown to cure diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnoea in […]
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Festive Feasting After Bariatric Surgery
Having bariatric surgery will affect your eating habits, especially during the holiday season. The good news is that you can still enjoy Christmas and New Year’s Eve. However, don’t forget to follow the guidelines of your post-weight-loss surgery diet. During the festive season, it’s important to avoid overeating, especially after bariatric surgery. The holidays can […]
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Lifestyle Changes After Weight Loss Surgery
After weight loss surgery, you’ll have to make some lifestyle changes. Deciding to undergo surgery is a big step, and if you don’t commit to a new way of eating and exercising, you might gain the weight back. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and commit to your new lifestyle after weight […]
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What weight-loss surgeries can help against type 2 diabetes?
Whilst there is no cure for type 2 diabetes, weight-loss surgery is often the best way to treat the condition. It has been proven in a variety of studies across the world that bariatric surgery is the best way to treat diseases such as type 2 diabetes which is caused by obesity. Patients who receive […]
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The Benefits of Combining Gastric Sleeve with Gastric Bypass (SIBS)
Some people gain weight as they eat too much. Some people gain weight as they are constantly hungry. Some people gain weight as they never feel full up when they eat a meal. Others gain weight due to poor food choices and eating high calorie and high fat content foods. However, in the majority of […]
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The benefits of a mini gastric bypass
Mini gastric bypass achieves the benefits of gastric bypass with less risks. Gastric bypass weight loss surgery has been used to achieve successful weight loss for over 50 years. In addition to weight loss, gastric bypass has been used to cure diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. Over the last 20 years, […]
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The effect of a gastric bypass on diabesity
Gastric Bypass can be an effective treatment for patients who have diabesity. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are heavily linked conditions, so much so that those with both are often regarded by health professionals as having diabesity. Whilst a variety of genetic and lifestyle factors can cause type 2 diabetes, obesity is the primary cause. […]
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The benefits of SIBS weight loss surgery
SIBS is an innovative weight loss surgery pioneered by Dr Kevin Dolan, a weight loss doctor in Perth. Stomach Intestinal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SIBS) is a form of bariatric surgery that works in assisting overweight or obese patients with their weight loss journeys by combining the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. In […]