During gastric sleeve surgery, a section of the bottom of the stomach is removed. If you are considering weight loss surgery, you might be wondering if it’s worth going through the process. It’s completely normal to have questions and concerns — there are so many options to choose from, and the prospect of major surgery […]
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Can you gain weight after a gastric sleeve?
Bypass & Sleeve Gastrectomy – What Is SIBS?
Want to get the benefits of a Stomach Intestinal Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy procedures in a single operation? Well, you can with the Stomach Intestinal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SIBS) procedure. What is a Stomach Intestinal Bypass? This procedure is a weight loss treatment performed laparoscopically and aims to create a bypass, which connects the […]
How To Qualify For Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Are you a suitable candidate for gastric sleeve surgery? Important update: The eligibility requirements for weight loss surgery have recently changed. if you were previously deemed ineligible, you may now qualify. Please read this post carefully to determine if you are now eligible for surgery based on the new guidelines. https://www.soard.org/article/S1550-7289(22)00641-4/fulltext Are you here wondering […]
How to deal with weight gain after bariatric surgery
If you have gained weight after a previous bariatric surgery, you might consider revisional surgery. In most cases, weight loss surgery achieves very good results and many people who undergo a bariatric procedure are able to reach and maintain a healthy and stable body weight in the long run. Some patients, however, may need to […]
What to eat after a sleeve gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical weight-loss procedure where the stomach is contracted to around 15% of its regular size. A sleeve gastrectomy is usually performed as a last resort only after you’ve attempted to lose excess weight through dieting and a consistent exercise routine. Restricting the size of […]
What bariatric surgery procedure options are available?
There are many different types of surgery that are available to those wanting to lose weight. When it comes to deciding between your weight loss surgery options, there are so many things to consider, and it can be difficult to know what the best option is. Whilst there are a lot of benefits to various […]
How to prepare for weight loss surgery
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]