When one undergoes bariatric surgery, they are undergoing a procedure which requires a lifelong change. Unfortunately, very few studies into the success of weight loss surgery have reported a high number of patients who continue to follow up with bariatric physicians after the procedure was performed. To ensure the best results from your obesity surgery […]
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The importance of follow up appointments after weight loss surgery
The life changing effects of gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is a form of bariatric surgery which can have life changing effects for patents. Whilst the primary objective of gastric bypass surgery is to assist you in losing weight, this is not the only benefit a patient will see from undergoing the surgery in the long term. There are several other benefits […]
How can weight loss surgery help with sleep apnoea?
Weight loss surgery is a way to reduce the symptoms of many conditions which are caused by obesity, such as type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnoea is one of these conditions. Despite seeming unrelated to each other on the surface, obesity and sleep apnoea are quite closely linked to each other. Whilst it can affect people […]
The benefits of bariatric surgery beyond weight loss
Bariatric surgery doesn’t just help people become healthier by encouraging weight loss, it can also play a part in helping people with a variety of health problems. Bariatric surgery, more commonly known as weight loss surgery, is a surgery aimed at reducing morbid obesity. Your weight loss surgery options There are many types of surgery […]
Bariatric Surgery: Fighting obesity is not a losing battle anymore
Research has shown that over the years the number of people who are obese has been increasing and has been the number one cause of health risk. Such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease even death. Obesity can lower down the quality of life physically, mentally and emotionally. With the help of today’s […]
Weight Loss: How To Get To Your Goal Weight
Dr Dolan has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to providing sustainable weight loss surgery to his patients With over 15 years of treating obesity, Dr Dolan and his team can help patients achieve success during and after bariatric surgery. Our team of bariatric physicians, dieticians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, nurses and a […]
Beginning your weight loss surgery transformation
For more than 15 years, Dr Dolan has undertaken a long-term commitment to helping patients achieve and sustain their weight loss goals. The team at WALOS do this with a dedicated, passionate team of bariatric physicians, dieticians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, nurses and a patient support group all of whom desperately want to see your weight […]
What is gastric sleeve surgery?
Dr Kevin Dolan’s gastric sleeve surgery has helped countless WA patients to battle back against obesity and achieve their goal weight. Gastric sleeve surgery is among one of the most reliable ways to achieve fast, visible and sustainable weight loss if you are around 40kg overweight. By reducing the size of your stomach by up […]
What you need to know about adjustable lap band surgery
Dr Kevin Dolan and the team know how frustrating it can be to achieve sustainable weight loss. Adjust lap band surgery is a fantastic way to help our WA patients achieve not only sustainable weight loss, but long-term weight loss too. When it comes to combating obesity there really are no guarantees about what specific […]
Health news: Gastric bypass could get rid of type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that the symptoms of type 2 diabetes could be stopped with the help of gastric bypass surgery. In a trial conducted as part of the study, 75 per cent of obese patients who underwent the gastric bypass procedure went into remission within a year of surgery. Additionally, according to long-term […]