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...
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...
SCOPE Certified – what does it mean & why is it important in bariatrics
Recently, Dr Jennifer Matthei joined Dr Georgia Rigas as a SCOPE Certified bariatric practitioner. The SCOPE Certification is the international standard of obesity management expertise, recognising excellence in obesity. The SCOPE Certification is part of the World...
Gastric Balloon – what you need to know
If you’re considering bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) you will have already discovered that there are many different types of surgery available, all using very different techniques, resulting in very different outcomes. Today we are going to look into one of...
Waiting for bariatric surgery
Deciding to proceed with any bariatric surgical procedure is a big decision; with a lot to consider such as time off for a hospital stay, recovery from surgery, costs, lifestyle changes such as diet and new supplements/vitamins to take daily, to name a few. So we...
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...