What is the pre-bariatric surgery diet?
A question we are often asked by our patients is whether or not they need to go on a diet before they have bariatric surgery. So today we thought we would explain the pre-surgery diet that we recommend to our patients and why. Why do I need a special diet...
Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery – when to be concerned
For people living with obesity, bariatric surgery can be the beginning of their weight loss journey. We describe the process as a journey as it requires long-term commitment to real change which can often come with bumps in the road. The rapid weight loss after...
Preparation & Recovery: 5 Things to Know About Bariatric Surgery
If you’re considering bariatric surgery for the first time, the information available online can appear quite daunting. Our own website has information booklets, handouts, videos and hundreds of blogs. So today we are keeping it simple. Here are five considerations...
World Obesity Day 2024 – Let’s Talk About Obesity
The 4th of March annually marks World Obesity Day - a day that calls for a unified, cross-sector response to the obesity crisis worldwide. World Obesity Day aims to encourage people to recognise the root causes of obesity, increase knowledge of the disease and tackle...
Importance of lifelong multi-vitamins after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing step towards achieving weight loss and overall improved health. As patients begin this transformative journey, it's crucial to recognise the significance of post-operative bariatric care, particularly when it comes to vitamin...
Weight loss medication: temporary fix or long-term solution?
If you are living with obesity and have been trying to lose weight, it can sometimes feel like an impossible challenge. Diet and exercise alone are often not sufficient or even possible for those who have been living with obesity for a long time. Weight-loss...