How to stay safe from Corona virus if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or obese have a number of issues that make them potentially more vulnerable to Covid based severe illness should they catch the virus. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body produces. This...
How to manage your post bariatric surgery diet during lockdown
2020 was off to a rocky start here in Australia, with the country suffering through some of the most devastating bush fires we have ever experienced. Then came the rain, and the nation let out a collective sigh of relief. Little did we know that it was a precursor to...
General Surgery Elective and Emergency Referrals
While the situation with Covid 19 is changing on a daily basis, we can assume that our usual way of doing medicine is about to change for a while. In particular, non-essential Hospital and Clinic appointments are going to need to be cut back to maintain social...
World Obesity Day, Wednesday 4th March 2020
People with obesity are constantly shamed and blamed for their disease. This is because many people - including doctors, policymakers, and others - do not understand that obesity is a chronic disease. They see it as a simple lack of willpower, laziness, or a...
How do I know if I’m eligible for bariatric surgery?
In 2020 it’s hard not to have some understanding of what bariatric surgery is and it’s purpose for those suffering from obesity. But unfortunately, even in a time when there is so much awareness around the obesity epidemic gripping the western nations, there is still...
Changes in private health cover and the effects on bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, very much like any privately funded treatment, can become costly if you don’t have private health insurance to assist in covering costs. Obesity is considered a pre-existing condition for most patients, therefore with private health funds, you are...