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If you’re living with obesity, you’re seven more times likely (WebMD) to be living with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is common amongst those living with obesity, and the dream of an uninterrupted night’s sleep is simply that, a dream. It's important to...
If you or someone you know is living with obesity and they wish to lose excess weight, it is almost impossible to be able to achieve meaningful long-term weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes alone. But it's important to try to lose weight this way...
As we usher in the new year, it's only fitting to reflect on the advancements in weight loss surgery in Australia this past year. At Upper GI Robotic Surgery, our commitment to your health remains steadfast. Today I’ll shed light on the evolving dynamics of weight...
The holiday season can be a challenging time for those who have undergone bariatric surgery. Christmas, in particular, can test your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Today I’m going to provide you with 5 tips to help you navigate the holiday season after bariatric...
At Upper GI Robotic Surgery (as the name itself suggests) many of the surgical procedures I perform take advantage of an incredibly sophisticated medical device called the Da Vinci robot. You can read more about robot-assisted surgery here. Today we will explore the...
For people living with obesity, significant weight loss and long-term weight management usually can’t be achieved by simply eating less and exercising more. Obesity is a complex issue with many factors to consider, but bariatric surgery is an option that can lead to...
When meeting for the first time and explaining what life after bariatric surgery will be like, I explain you should view it as a critical turning point in your life. There was “life before bariatric surgery”, and then “life after surgery”. Everything is suddenly...
Bariatric Surgery in the Public System - Victoria If you are living in Victoria, the reality is that you are very unlikely to be able to have bariatric surgery within the public hospital system. VIC does offer a public waiting list for weight loss surgery, but this...
What made you want to be a surgeon? What got me interested in medicine in the first place was anatomy, so when I started medical school, the most direct way to deal with anatomy was surgery. That was the initial driver towards surgery as a practice. General and...
As a bariatric surgeon, I am often asked by patients who are considering weight loss surgery how much weight they can expect to lose. And it's a difficult question to answer, as each individual will have many different factors that will affect their total weight loss;...
Following bariatric surgery, you will have been asked to adhere to a new diet provided by our Dietitian Lisa here at UGIRS as part of our Bariatric Programme, which will include advice about the importance of keeping hydrated and how water is preferable to fizzy or...
Like all surgical procedures, weight loss surgery comes with its own set of risks, but the benefits usually far outweigh the potential complications. If you are considering weight loss surgery and feel that you are a suitable candidate, it is important that you do as...
It’s almost 12 months since the day I arrived at hospital to have weight loss surgery, a carefully chosen sleeve gastrectomy. It has been a year of many changes and quite a journey. Hindsight is always a gift and I have spent a lot of time reflecting. Even now, I...
Have you ever noticed how just one poor night’s sleep can affect your health? You wake up stressed and grumpy, struggle to work productively, have the munchies all day, and find yourself reaching for the chocolate and chippies rather than the apples and...
Have you ever got up from finishing a meal and thought ‘I don’t even remember eating that’? Perhaps you’ve stood at the kitchen bench or sat on the couch while eating and have been distracted by the TV, finishing a work email, or aimlessly scrolling social media. ...
After your sleeve gastrectomy, you will begin to reintroduce food slowly and in a stepwise manner. Recommendations for eating after sleeve gastrectomy, in general, do vary according to surgeons’ specific practices and your progress. The following information is...
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) requires significant thought and consideration. There is a lot to process: surgeons, hospitals, the pre op diet, how to manage recovery, finances, and the surgery itself. You probably have some...
Easter is a wonderful time of celebration, and long weekends filled with relaxation, adventure, or activity. Delicious seafood and lamb often feature at family feasts, together with Hot Cross Buns and ubiquitous Easter eggs - gathered by the kids and devoured by...
When most people think of what steps they need to take to improve their health, they frequently aim for ‘losing weight’ and making improvements to their diet and exercise. It’s true that diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are significant contributors to...
What is VLED? A Very Low Energy Diet (VLED), also known as a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD), is an important first step in preparing for bariatric surgery. VLED are most commonly available in the form of meal replacement shakes, bars, or soups and are often used as a...
January presents a time when many of us are keen to reinvigorate our health. Motivation is high to chase after our resolutions, and we endeavor to carve ourselves out to be more fabulous than we were the year before. But all too often we go out hot and enthusiastic,...
The Christmas and the New Year period can be a hectic time. Parties, family gatherings, end of year work events, and catch ups with friends frequently overwhelm our schedules. These events can also overwhelm our waistlines if we’re not careful. But, with a bit of...
Exercise is an integral component of living a healthy, happy and vibrant life. Regular daily movement is associated with a variety of health benefits including longevity, disease prevention, reduced risk of infection, a healthy BMI, reduced risk of diabetes and...
Creating lifelong health after you’ve recovered from bariatric surgery is a process. You don’t have to do everything at once. It’s all about taking small, attainable steps, enjoying the journey and learning along the way. Which of the steps from the last Easy Steps To...
Health is a dynamic journey that does not have a fixed outcome or end point. What steps you take to improve your health are individual. There are however, some simple lifestyle recommendations that everyone can practice to feel better and improve health outcomes....