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...
Alcohol and Weight Loss
Consumption of Alcohol by the Body Alcohol whenever consumed is the first fuel for the body to burn; while your body is processing the alcohol it will not burn fat. It will not stop your weight loss, but it will postpone it. After consuming your first alcoholic drink,...