VIDEO BLOG | Lapband Surgery
Lapband surgery (laparoscopic band procedure) is also known as gastric banding, gastric band surgery etc. Watch our video below to find out how it works to help a patient achieve a healthier weight.
VIDEO BLOG | Gastric Bypass Procedure
Find out more about one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgery procedures here at Upper GI Surgery, gastric bypass surgery.
Enjoy the festivities while staying on track – tips for the holiday season for bariatric surgery patients
The ‘silly season’ is approaching, with many celebrating religious holidays such as Hanukkah or Christmas. Even if you’re not religious and are just looking forward to a little break from work, we wanted to bring you some tips from our Dietitian Tania Chaanine on ways...
VIDEO Blog : Robot Assisted Surgery
Robotic surgery has been growing in popularity around the world for both patients and surgeons; it is providing very real benefits in complex operations while reducing the number of incisions used in some smaller operations....
Importance of Support After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery will improve health long-term as it greatly assists a person in losing excess weight. Because it involves surgery and because that surgery changes how your digestive system (stomach) works, it clearly involves some risks that need to be balanced...
How to stay safe from COVID-19 if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or living with obesity that become infected with Covid-19 have a number of issues that potentially make them more vulnerable to severe illness. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body...