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...
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...
The Importance of Long Term Team Approach to Weight Management
Following bariatric surgery, many patients start off doing very well in terms of their weight loss goals. However, significant weight regain does occur in about 1/3 people around two to three years post-surgery. The reasons for the weight gain are complex but can be...
Recommended Apps for Post Bariatric Surgery Patients
Bariatric surgery is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle for our patients, ahead of them is a journey requiring significant changes to diet and lifestyle to support weight loss. We are fortunate that in 2021 we have access to amazing advances in technology...
What can cause overweight or obesity?
It is a common misconception by society that obesity is a simple combination of eating too much and not being physically active, and that if an individual is overweight or obese that they only have themselves to blame. This has, unfortunately, lead to a nasty stigma...