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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glen’s Weight Loss Journey
Listen to our patient, Glen’s weight loss journey he underwent Gastric Band Surgery.
Obese Type 2 Diabetics Should Be Prioritised For Weight Loss Surgery
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes and especially those diagnosed with recent diabetes should be prioritised for weight loss surgery over those patients with a higher BMI and diabetes. When taking healthcare costs into consideration many patients see a reversal of diabetes after surgery which means fewer expensive diabetes medication or treatment for diabetic related […]
Type 2 Diabetes- Weight Loss Surgery Should NOT Be The Last Treatment Option
“Assessing The Obese Diabetic patient For Bariatric Surgery: Which Candidate Do I Choose?” So, you are diabetic and obese, the time has come to that stage where you are looking for weight loss options; whether it is surgical or non-surgical. While many people who are obese and diabetic do not consider weight loss to be […]