Weight Loss Surgery News Articles Perth

A simple injection style pen normally used for treatment on Type 2 diabetes, has helped one woman drop a third of her bodyweight. Watch the video and see more at www.9news.com.au

Picture this. You’re on the couch, your latest binge-watch is primed to begin and you are about to get stuck into a block of chocolate. As you peel back the wrapper, you are stopped in your...

An Australian woman who spent over $700 every week on fast food is unrecognisable after shedding an impressive 60kg. After becoming desperate to lose weight, Carmen turned to weight loss surgery to help her and underwent...

“...we can say with confidence that if we treat patients at a particular stage of obesity, we’ll be saving lives”, Mr Aly said. Mr Aly noted that a long-running study of obesity in Sweden has demonstrated...

The link between obesity and diabetes There is a strong relationship between a person's body mass index (BMI) and degree of insulin resistance. Obesity has been linked to many issues regarding medical, psychological and social. However,...

Obesity increases your risk of COVID-19 COVID-19 has been found to be dangerous for elderly people, those with compromised immune systems, and those suffering from a range of other health issues. Studies have found that those...

Gallbladder and other risks after weight loss surgery The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says that 31% of adults during the 2017-18 period were listed as obese. This percentage is not decreasing, it’s only going...

What is a hernia? Is there a bulge at a previous surgery site, or between your chest and hips, or in your groin? This lump could potentially be a hernia, and the only way to find...

What is laparoscopic gastric bypass? Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a weight loss procedure which helps patients who are significantly overweight, generally classified as obese. The bypass procedures are generally minimally invasive as it involves laparoscopic surgery,...

People often gain weight over Christmas Managing your weight, whether it’s to stay healthy or to lose weight, can be difficult at Christmas time with all the dinners, lunches and festive gatherings. It is important for...

Caffeine after weight loss surgery After weight loss surgery it is important to follow post-surgical guidelines regarding your diet. One element of diet a lot of patients ask about is caffeine, and whether they can keep...

Your weight loss surgery options in Perth Trying to find the right surgeon to help you achieve your goals can be a daunting task. After all, a quick google search of weight loss surgery in Perth...

Weight loss surgery in Perth Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is a great tool to encourage lifestyle changes such as improved nutrition, more motivation to exercise, increased energy, and mobility. Losing weight does not always...

Being obese or overweight puts you at greater risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, experts say after examining existing studies. The review of evidence by Public Health England found excess weight put people at...