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…
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…
September 10 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
Having difficulty losing weight can make you feel as if your goals are out of reach. Perth Surgical & Bariatrics offers stomach intestinal pylorus sparing (SIPS) surgery as a solution. Stomach Intestinal Pylorus Sparing (SIPS) Surgery A SIPS procedure combines the benefits of…
September 7 , 2024 | 4 Minutes to Read
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery A Timeline and Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals Weight loss after bariatric surgery is something that all patients look forward to starting their new weight-loss journey. This surgical technique can help a person lose weight quickly.…
September 2 , 2024 | 5 Minutes to Read
Going through a weight loss procedure is only half the battle won and here are a few 'Tips to cope after Bariatric Surgery'. 95% of the patients after surgery say their quality of life has improved phenomenally. Weight loss surgery is not just…
August 12 , 2024 | 6 Minutes to Read
Support Can Mean A Lot Before Bariatric Surgery It is exciting and nerve-racking at the same time to decide to have bariatric surgery. Perhaps you have already shared the news with your friends and family and you hope they will join you as…
June 10 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
According to a 2013-2014 census, around 63.4 percent of adults in Australia are overweight or obese, and the number is growing every day. On the surface, obesity limits physical activities, career options, personal relationships, and confidence, however, beneath the surface, it may lead to far…
June 9 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
Obesity increases susceptibility to various serious diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and bone degenerative diseases. After making several futile attempts to lose weight through conservative methods, people usually turn to weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery in Perth and other places.Bariatric surgery…
May 20 , 2024 | 3 Minutes to Read
Can Bariatric Surgery lead to Kidney Stones formation? Although bariatric surgery does not directly cause kidney stones, the following urinary changes after surgery may contribute to the acceleration of kidney stone formation: - Decreased amounts of urine, which is caused by dehydration and…