Individuals undergoing gastric sleeve surgery usually want to know whether their stomach will stretch post weight loss surgery. Though the surgery is highly effective, there is always an underlying risk…
May 1 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
One of the leading predisposing factors for many chronic diseases across the world is Obesity. Having morbid obesity can lead to the development of chronic metabolic diseases, including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, osteoarthritis, type-2 diabetes mellitus, and asthma. In recent years, vertical sleeve gastrectomy has…
April 25 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Misconceptions about bariatric surgery that one must know - Obesity is a serious problem around the world. If not controlled or cured on time, obesity can lead to several health complications, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes,…
April 24 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Weight loss menu without sacrificing the flavors: People often dread undergoing bariatric surgery due to the sacrifices they may have to make regarding food intake and assume that there is no weight loss menu post surgery. Thanks to the genius of culinary artists,…
April 23 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the highly recommended bariatric procedures to treat morbid obesity and any underlying disorders. It reduces the size of the stomach to create a pouch and lowers the production of the hunger hormone, “ghrelin”, to facilitate weight loss.…
April 22 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
Stomach Intestinal Pylorus Sparing Surgery, also known as SIPS surgery, is a single-anastomosis modified duodenal switch surgery. SIPS Surgical Procedure compared with other weight loss surgical procedures, such as gastric band, sleeve, or roux en y gastric bypass surgery, SIPS Surgical Procedure is…
April 21 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Bariatric psychological evaluations is a must: Choosing bariatric surgery to lose weight can be an effective solution for morbidly obese patients. Undergoing weight loss surgery is the last resort for those who have tried almost everything out there, be it diet or exercise…
April 20 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read
Obesity is a global epidemic, and the situation is particularly grave in countries such as Australia. A substantial percentage of its population is obese , sometimes with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes. Bariatric surgeons in Perth and other parts of Australia often…
April 19 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
The reports by Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2022-23 show obesity to be a growing health concern. The rise in the number of obese people has also seen an increase in the number of people seeking weight loss surgery in Perth. While undergoing…
April 16 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
SIPS Bariatric surgery is an effective solution to get rid of excess fat and minimize the risks associated with obesity. Surgery alone, however, does not guarantee weight loss; patients too need to follow a strict diet and have a healthy lifestyle post…
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