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...
Eating tips during lockdown following bariatric surgery
Eating tips during lockdown following bariatric surgery With Sydney facing lockdown until at least the 28th of August, knowing that we are not alone while other states continue to go in and out of different levels of social restrictions, these uncertain times have...
Weight Regain Following Bariatric Surgery – Weight Loss Medication
In Australia there are over 22,000 people each year undergoing bariatric surgery, helping those living with obesity move towards a healthier body and lifestyle. Many people view bariatric surgery as their final and best chance to lose weight. Following bariatric...
SCOPE Certified – what does it mean & why is it important in bariatrics
Recently, Dr Jennifer Matthei joined Dr Georgia Rigas as a SCOPE Certified bariatric practitioner. The SCOPE Certification is the international standard of obesity management expertise, recognising excellence in obesity. The SCOPE Certification is part of the World...
Improving our understanding of weight is vital to our health
Obesity is a misunderstood health condition; what was once thought of as a personal choice is now a global health epidemic. People living with obesity are still often stigmatised by those who more than likely have little or no understanding of the condition and may...
How supportive environments will help tackle the obesity epidemic
There is no more neutrality in the world. You either have to be part of the solution, or you're going to be part of the problem - T. Siedner The obesity epidemic impacts not only people living with the condition but the greater community too. In Australia, it is...