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Constipation Post-Bariatric Surgery

Constipation post-bariatric surgery can be troublesome if occurring after bariatric surgery. It is important to prevent constipation as straining can lead to haemorrhoids and hernias. What are some causes of…

Positive Bariatric Surgery Outcomes for OAB Syndrome in Obese Patients

July 4 , 2018 | 2 Minutes to Read

Bariatric weight loss treatment options such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy are the go-to solutions for people looking to lose excess weight and regain good health. Apart from helping patients lose weight, bariatric surgical treatments also help manage and even eliminate most underlying health…

Answering 5 FAQs about Umbilical Hernia Surgery

June 30 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read

Hernia is a disease that requires immediate medical attention. In the case of umbilical hernias, a bulge around or in emerges in your belly button that causes immense pain and discomfort. The only way to treat hernias is by observing their growth rate…

5 Factors Doctors Consider Before Recommending Gastric Bypass Surgery

June 27 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read

Obesity is one of the foremost health concerns in today's world. The good news is, there are a number of surgical procedures that help people reduce weight, with gastric bypass being one such procedure. Although weight loss is the main objective of the…

Five Habits That Will Help Prevent Obesity

June 18 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read

As they say, prevention is better than cure, it is better to take cognizance of the symptoms before a problem becomes a serious health issue. Though many people think preventing obesity has to do with eating less, it doesn’t work like that. Starving…

10 Resolutions for Successful Sleeve Gastrectomy

June 15 , 2018 | 5 Minutes to Read

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, is not a quick fix but an ongoing journey towards achieving a healthy lifestyle and losing excess body fat. Gastric Sleeve surgery permanently changes the anatomy of your gastrointestinal tract, meaning you cannot revert to your pre-surgery lifestyle. In addition,…

Answering 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Gastric Bypass Surgery

June 12 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read

Gastric Bypass surgery is the gold standard when comparing weight loss surgical procedures in morbidly obese patients. Patients who have undergone gastric bypass not only show remarkable improvement in their body fat percentage, but also better cardiac, joint, and bone health. There are,…

Answering 5 FAQs about Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

June 2 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read

Obesity is one of the major health issues troubling Australian adults. In 2014-15, around 63.4 percent of adults in Australia were obese. A majority of obese Australians take the surgical route to shed the extra kilos. As per the requirement of each case,…

4 Reasons You May Regain Weight After Gastric Bypass Surgery

May 21 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read

For Australians troubled by morbid obesity, undergoing weight loss surgery, such as Gastric Bypass is the first step towards losing weight. Most patients who undergo Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery experience about 65 percent loss of excess weight. Success of the surgery, however, depends…

Taste Changes After Bariatric Surgery

May 16 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read

After bariatric surgery, it is possible that you will experience a change in the way food tastes. Taste changes usually happen immediately after surgery and can lessen or disappear over time. What is the reason for these taste changes? We don’t exactly know…

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