Smarter Weight Loss with AI – Your Digital Sidekick for a Healthier You
Using AI as a Safe, Responsible, and Effective Companion on Your Journey to Health In today’s tech-driven world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing up in every corner of healthcare and weight loss is no exception. Whether you’ve had bariatric surgery, are using GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (Wegovy) or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) , or simply want to […]
Reflux After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is one of the most popular and effective weight loss procedures today. However, for some patients, a new challenge may emerge after surgery: acid reflux after gastric sleeve. This blog explores why reflux happens after sleeve surgery, the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and how […]
Weight Loss Surgery: More Than Just a Weighty Issue
When you hear the words ‘bariatric surgery’, you immediately think weight loss. Although procedures such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and the gastric balloon are life-changing for those who want to lose weight, there are also greater health benefits associated with weight loss surgery altogether. Obesity in Australia In today’s society, the convenience […]
5 questions you should ask before getting a Gastric Balloon for Weight loss?
In this blog, I’m going to answer some of the key questions that come up in my discussions with patients who are considering the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon. Our clinic only does this kind of balloon and NOT the one where you need and Endoscopy. I will encourage you to read my earlier blog where […]
Who are the Best Weight Loss Surgeons in Australia?
This Article is on NewBodySpecialists.com.au by David Staughton. What To Consider When Looking For an Expert Weight Loss Surgeon Looking for a Weight Loss Surgeon? Need an expert on your preferred Weight Loss Procedure? Want to find the best Bariatric Surgeon? If you’re considering a Weight Loss surgery procedure, you have likely started to research […]
5 Things You Should Know About Weight Loss Surgery and Planning Pregnancy
For a growing number of people of child-bearing age, having excess weight makes becoming pregnant more challenging. Achieving a healthier weight can improve fertility, but sometimes lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to help them reach their weight-loss goals. In those cases, weight loss surgery may be an option. By helping the body lose excess […]
Weight Loss Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
Weight loss surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes is becoming supported around the globe as a standard treatment for some patients. Many medical experts and health researchers have been gathering increasing evidence of the effectiveness of metabolic (bariatric) weight loss surgery for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. What is Bariatric Surgery (Metabolic Surgery)? The medical term Bariatric Surgery refers to surgical procedures such as laproscopic gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass. Although […]
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How to Prevent Stretching of the Gastric Sleeve: Best Practices and Treatment Options
Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) has become one of the most popular weight loss surgeries globally due to its effectiveness and relative simplicity. However, as with any medical procedure, long-term success depends significantly on patient commitment and aftercare. One common concern among patients is the stretching of the gastric sleeve over time. But is gastric […]
Weight Loss Surgery vs Ozempic: Which Is Right for You?
With the rising prevalence of obesity worldwide, more people are turning to medically supported interventions for sustainable weight loss. Among the most talked-about options are bariatric (weight loss) surgeries and GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro. But how do they compare? Is Ozempic a better choice than surgery, or vice versa? And […]