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....
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...
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...
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...
Exercise Prescription Following Bariatric Surgery
Exercise is one of the major pillars of health maintenance for successful, lifelong weight loss. By including regular exercise into your weekly routine you will see: ✓ Physical Health improvements ✓ Mental health improvements Exercise is an excellent way to: ✓...
Making the Most of Your Bariatric Surgery Tool Kit
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a significant step towards improving your health and achieving long-term weight loss. As part of our Ongoing Care Program at UGIS we provide all our patients with a Bariatric Surgery Tool Kit - a set of resources designed to help you...