Cost of Weight Loss Surgery vs Long Term Cost Implications
Obesity is a condition that is seriously affecting the Australian population, with the number of people with obesity more than doubling in the last thirty years. It is estimated that by 2025 that 70% (or higher) of Australia’s population will be overweight or obese....
World Obesity Day 2016
You may not have heard of World Obesity Day as it was only introduced by the World Obesity Federation in 2015. The World Obesity Federation represents professional members of the scientific, medical and research communities from over 50 regional and national...
Introducing Our Support Team at Upper GI Surgery
Introducing Our Support Team at Upper GI Surgery The Upper GI Surgery specialist practice has been established over 12 years, with our Sydney base located in Kogarah, and other clinics in Wollongong, Orange and the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. During this time as our...
Support Group Meeting 25th August 2016
We held our third support group of 2016 for our weight loss surgery patients on Thursday 25th August, at our clinic at St George Private Hospital. This time our key speaker was our own bariatric dietitian Tania Chaanine. Tania is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian,...
Hernia’s – A Quick Guide
Part of our day to day activity at Upper GI Surgery is looking after patients with various upper gastrointestinal problems, not just bariatric patients. This includes upper gastrointestinal cancers such as pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, oesophageal cancer, reflux...
A Short Lesson on the History of Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is a medical condition that has existed for centuries, and in some cultures demonstrating obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and well-being. Obese people have accumulated excess body fat that is likely to have a negative impact on their overall health....