With the rise of weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda, many people struggling with obesity turn to these drugs as a first step before considering bariatric surgery. But how effective are they for long-term weight loss? And why do so many patients eventually opt for surgery? A recent study found that over 60% of […]
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GLP-1 Medications Before Bariatric Surgery: What You Should Know
Understanding Abdominoplasty: What You Need to Know
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles. This surgery is often sought by individuals who have experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy, or ageing, leading to stretched abdominal muscles and loose skin. Abdominoplasty helps restore a firmer, flatter, and more toned appearance to […]
Is SADI-S Right for You? Evaluating Your Candidacy for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular option for individuals struggling with obesity, especially when traditional methods like diet and exercise have not yielded the desired results. Among the various surgical options available, the SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodeno–Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy) procedure has emerged as a great choice for those seeking significant weight loss. […]
How Weight Loss Surgery Can Reduce Your Risk of Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a significant health concern for individuals with obesity. Recent studies have shown that weight loss surgery can significantly reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer by up to 37%. This groundbreaking research highlights the potential life-saving benefits of bariatric surgery for individuals struggling with excess weight. Dr […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why personalised weight loss surgery is important
When it comes to obesity, each patient is unique, and no two cases are the same. Any weight loss surgeon can attest that there are many causes of obesity and that no two patients are the same. Consequently, different approaches need to be taken in the treatment of the condition. Through years of treating patients […]
What costs are involved in bariatric surgery?
Weight loss surgery is an effective way to lose weight, but what are the financial costs? Bariatric surgery procedures such as a sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass can cure or prevent several obesity-related issues and diseases including obstructive sleep apnoea, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Bariatric surgery can incur several costs, […]