Bariatric Surgery – Starting Out

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Interview with Dr Daniel Chan – Upper GI Surgeon Sydney

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....

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Understanding BMI in 2025

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...

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The Future of the Sleeve Gastrectomy

The Future of the Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric sleeve surgery is now the most commonly performed weight loss procedure around the world. It’s effective, but not perfect. Around 5 - 6% of patients need another surgery within five years, often due to weight regain or reflux. In this video, we look at what...

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Weight Loss Surgery

Benefits and Drawbacks of Weight Loss Surgery

If you are considering bariatric surgery it is important to first discuss this with your doctor and/or specialist so they can provide you with guidance on the best treatment for your individual circumstance. In the meantime we have listed some basic benefits and...

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Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery Q&A Recap

Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery Q&A Recap

A/Prof Michael Talbot hosted our latest webinar on the topic of weight regain after gastric sleeve or bariatric surgery. Here are some of the questions that he answered during the live Q&A that followed the short presentation.  What would be the revision surgery...

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Weight Loss Medication – Your Questions Answered

Weight Loss Medication – Your Questions Answered

In this blog, we answer your top questions about weight loss medication.  Are weight loss medications safe? All medications have side effects and risks but most people tolerate weight loss medications well.  Side effects become more of an issue if the dose of weight...

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