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...
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...
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...
Supporting you on your Fresh Start
At Upper GI Surgery, we want to make sure that you receive as much support as possible after your bariatric surgery. In addition to our already comprehensive after-care program, patients will now be receiving access to Fresh Start Online as part of their surgical...




