Choosing the Right Milk After Bariatric Surgery
After bariatric surgery, every sip and bite counts. Your new stomach capacity is smaller, so the foods and drinks you choose need to be packed with nutrition, not empty calories. Milk can be a great source of protein and calcium, but not all milk is created equal....
Talking About Weight With Someone You Care About: A Compassionate Guide
Health, body and weight are deeply personal topics. Many people avoid talking about them - even health professionals struggle to do so well. But when someone you love is struggling with their weight, you might feel torn: you want to help, but fear causing shame,...
Protein After Bariatric Surgery – Why Real Food Matters
After bariatric surgery, your body needs protein to heal, maintain muscle mass and support weight loss. Many patients start with shakes and supplements in the early weeks, but over time, these shouldn’t be your main source of protein. Why shakes and supplements aren’t...
Gallbladder Removal After Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know
If you’ve had bariatric surgery, you’re already making big changes to your health. But rapid weight loss can also trigger side effects, and gallstones are one of the more common ones. While not every patient will have problems, some may need their gallbladder removed...
Interview with Dr Daniel Chan – Upper GI Surgeon Sydney
We would like to give our followers the opportunity to get to know the medical team here at Upper GI Surgery a little bit better. We recently asked one of the bariatric surgeons, Dr Daniel Chan, to participate in a quick interview to get to know him a little better....
Understanding BMI in 2025
You have probably heard the term BMI used before when relating to a person’s weight, but what is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is an estimation of a person’s body fat based on their height and weight. To calculate your BMI you first need to find out your...