If you are considering weight loss surgery, we are here to help. The decision to undergo bariatric surgery should not be taken lightly. If you concerned about your weight and would like to know what a weight loss procedure involves, we recommend that you come in and see Dr Kevin Dolan for a personal consultation. […]
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How to prepare for weight loss surgery
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Q and A with our dietician, Sabrina Piccini | Part One
Sabrina Piccini is a qualified dietician who works with Dr Kevin Dolan. Sabrina’s passion for dietetics started at a very young age. She immigrated to Australia as a child, an experience that she found stressful. She turned to food as a source of comfort during this challenging time and began seeing a dietician at around […]
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What to consider when having SADI-S bariatric surgery
Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Obesity is a chronic and progressive disease that can affect multiple organs in the body. Over 25% of Australians are obese. People with severe obesity are at greater risk of disease or premature death. At the top of the list of obesity related co-morbidities are type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, […]
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How to maintain your weight over the festive season
It’s important to take care of yourself and stay on track during the holidays. The holiday season is here, and with that comes plenty of temptation. Whether you’ll be attending Christmas parties, hosting family and friends, or travelling over the festive season, it’s likely that you’ll be faced with some challenges when it comes to […]
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How Your Partner Can Help With Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle
Couples that get fit and work on their health together have better weight loss and fitness outcomes; someone to motivate them when the going gets tough; accountability; a great support system; and so many more benefits. After weight loss surgery, how you eat has to change, and it’s really helpful when your partner is also […]
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WHAT IS SASI-S?
Read our recent blog on Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SASI-S) by Dr Kevin Dolan. Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SASI-S) is based on the mini-gastric bypass (MGB) and Santoro’s operation and is basically a safer modified version of Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass with Sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S). Types of Weight Loss […]
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What to Expect At Your First Weight Loss Surgery Consultation
When it’s time to get the ball rolling on your weight loss surgery, there is a process we follow in order to properly assess the patient and determine the surgical plan. This will start with the initial appointment. For many patients that first initial appointment can be quite daunting as you won’t know what to […]
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What is gastric sleeve surgery?
The gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is the most popular weight loss surgery performed, where the aim is to rapidly lose a significant amount of weight. Gastric sleeve surgery removes about 80% of the stomach, only leaving a tubular pouch. You will feel less hungry as you will produce less of the […]
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The Benefits of SASI-S as a Weight Loss Surgery
SASI-S is a relatively new weight loss surgery that can provide more significant weight loss than a standard gastric sleeve or bypass surgery. Read on to find out the benefits of this surgery. What is SASI-S? SASI-S stands for Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy. It is a modified and safer version of SADI-S […]
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How bariatric surgery can help fight Type 2 diabetes
Presently, approximately 25% of Australian adults are obese, and this number is projected to increase in the future. Bariatric surgery, however, is a solution which can assist with the treatment of obesity in those who have obesity-related medical conditions. Bariatric, or weight loss surgery, is an effective tool for treating obesity and combatting weight gain […]