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One Year After Bariatric Surgery

Navigating Long-Term Success & Transformation Reaching the one-year milestone after bariatric surgery is a major achievement in your journey toward better health. About 12 months after surgery, patients often experience…

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Nutrition Pitfalls After Bariatric Surgery

June 23 , 2025 | 6 Minutes to Read

What to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Them for Long-Term Success Bariatric surgery is an incredibly powerful tool for weight loss and a significant step towards improved health. However, the procedure itself is just the beginning of a lifelong journey. The…

Comparison of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy based on a 2024 study

Bariatric Surgery More Effective Than GLP-1 Agonist Weight Loss Drugs like Mounjarro, Wegovy, and Ozempic,…

May 8 , 2025 | 3 Minutes to Read

Introduction: The ongoing debate in weight loss treatments In the battle against obesity, two major treatments have gained significant attention—bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications. A recent systematic review has found that weight loss from bariatric surgery is more effective…

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The Cost of Innovation: Rethinking Robotics in Bariatric Surgery

March 26 , 2025 | 5 Minutes to Read

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, robotics has emerged as a game-changer in various fields of surgery. In recent years, the field of bariatric surgery has witnessed a significant rise in the adoption of robotic systems, particularly for procedures like sleeve gastrectomy…

The hidden dangers of weight loss drugs: New study links Ozempic to vision loss - Dr Ravi Rao Best Weight Loss Surgeon, Perth WA

Semaglutide and vision loss

March 3 , 2025 | 3 Minutes to Read

The hidden dangers of weight loss drugs: New study links Ozempic to vision loss In the pursuit of rapid weight loss, many adults have turned to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. However, a shocking new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has…

Rethinking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Tirzepatide: Are they truly the long-term answer? Dr Ravi Rao Best Bariatric surgeon Perth WA

Rethinking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Tirzepatide: Are they truly the long-term answer?

March 3 , 2025 | 4 Minutes to Read

Few medications have experienced a rise as meteoric as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound), the GLP-1-based treatments for obesity that have captivated society and quickly become household names. These drugs represent a significant advancement in obesity medicine. Until semaglutide’s 2021 FDA approval…

GLP-1 receptor dilemma

The GLP-1 Dilemma: Why Many Quit Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs Such As Ozempic, Wegovy…

February 15 , 2025 | 4 Minutes to Read

The GLP-1 Dilemma Why Many Quit Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs Such As Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjarro Within a Year? A growing number of people are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes management, but research shows that most discontinue these…

Truth about GLP-1RAs by Dr Ravi Rao, Perth, WA, Best weight loss surgeon

The Truth About GLP-1RAs: Why They’re Not the Long-Term Solution to Weight Loss

December 27 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read

Over the past three decades, the rates of overweight and obesity in the United States have more than doubled, prompting experts to sound the alarm. By 2050, it’s estimated that 213 million adults and 43 million children and adolescents in the U.S. will…

Hidden Pitfalls of GLP-1RAs by Dr Ravi Rao, Perth's best Bariatric Surgeon.

The Hidden Pitfalls of GLP-1 RAs: Costs, Risks, and Limited Effectiveness

December 23 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are often marketed as breakthrough solutions for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes management. However, a closer look reveals that these medications frequently fail to live up to the hype. With rebound weight gain, high costs, and potential…

Bariatric surgery Vs GLP 1 RA therapy

Bariatric Surgery proves more cost-effective than standalone GLP-1 RA therapy

November 19 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read

What are GLP-1 agonists? GLP-1 agonists, or Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonists, are medications primarily prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes (HbA1c), certain cardiovascular risks in people with type 2 diabetes and, more recently, obesity. They work by mimicking GLP-1, a natural hormone in…

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