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Overcoming overeating triggers this festive season

Overcoming overeating triggers this festive season

As the Sydney summer ushers in the holiday season, those who have undergone bariatric surgery may find themselves navigating a unique set of challenges. The hot weather, special family or social gatherings, and the abundance of delicious, sometimes less-than-ideal...

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Obesity Medication Perspective by A/Prof Michael Talbot

Obesity Medication Perspective by A/Prof Michael Talbot

A counterpoint to the argument for denying effective anti-obesity therapy during a time of medication shortage. In response to criticism about previous statements that were directly stigmatising of persons with a lived experience of severe obesity, the Therapeutics...

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Navigating Gastric Bypass Surgery Options: What You Need to Know

Navigating Gastric Bypass Surgery Options: What You Need to Know

The gastric bypass is known as the ‘gold standard’ weight control operation and has been the most frequently performed bariatric surgery procedure worldwide. But did you know that there are different types of gastric bypass surgery? Here’s a brief overview of the...

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4 Ways bariatric surgery can save you money

4 Ways bariatric surgery can save you money

Living with obesity means that a person’s excess weight poses a serious health risk; bariatric surgery is currently the only consistently effective treatment for severe obesity. For both insured & uninsured patients, there are out-of-pocket costs associated with...

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Interview with Dr Gary Yee – Bariatric Surgeon Sydney

Interview with Dr Gary Yee – Bariatric 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 Gary Yee, to participate in a quick interview to get to know him a little better. From...

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