Moving Beyond BMI: Why Body Composition and Clinical Obesity Matters
Our Over-reliance on BMI For decades Body Mass Index or BMI, has been at the centre of how we define and discuss obesity. BMI tends to be simple, familiar and easy to calculate, making it a useful tool in both clinical practice and population health. But with our evolving understanding of obesity, it is […]
Why Protein Is Essential During GLP-1 Treatment and After Bariatric Surgery
Why Protein Is Essential During GLP-1 Treatment and After Bariatric Surgery Blog by Dr Q Cheng, Bariatric Surgeon Sydney When people begin their weight loss journey with GLP-1 medications or bariatric surgery, much of the focus is understandably on the number on the scales. However, successful weight loss is about far more than simply […]
The Mental Health Dimension Of Bariatric Surgery: How Sydney Clinics Support Patients
Bariatric surgery is a viable medical intervention for the treatment of obesity and its related health conditions. While much of the focus is placed on physical outcomes such as weight loss and metabolic improvement, the psychological aspects of this journey are equally important. In this guide by the team at St George Obesity & General […]
Choosing The Right Clinic In Sydney For Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What The Experts Recommend
Gastric sleeve surgery is a bariatric procedure that can support significant weight loss. However, its success depends on several individual factors, including a patient’s age, medical history and the quality of care provided before, during and long after surgery. For this reason, choosing the right clinic and surgeon should be guided by evidence, expertise and […]
Comparing Sydney’s Weight Loss Surgery Options: Which Procedure Fits Which Lifestyle?
Weight loss surgery has changed significantly over the years. Today, patients now have several options that can better fit their clinical needs and weight loss goals. In this guide, the team at St George Obesity & General Surgery compares various weight loss surgical options, outlining how each procedure works and who they may be for. […]
Should I Consider (Re-do) Revision Bariatric Surgery?
Should I Consider Revision Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery remains one of the most effective treatments for obesity and its related health conditions. However, for a subset of patients, circumstances change and the initial procedure may not deliver the long-term results they hoped for — or new issues may develop over time. In these cases, revision […]
Miracle Drug or Budget Buster? Explaining GLP-1 Agonist Health Benefits, Cost and Economical Impact
GLP-1 agonists are all the current craze: it is worth the cost? Exploring its current utility, health benefits, implications and economic costs In recent years, medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have received significant attention from patients, clinicians, and insurers alike. Used for managing type 2 diabetes and increasingly for weight loss, drugs in […]
Hunger After Sleeve Gastrectomy Can Feel Surprising or Frustrating to Patients
Hunger after sleeve gastrectomy can feel surprising or frustrating to patients, especially since one of the surgery’s main goals is to reduce appetite. The return of hunger can create a challenging environment due to the imbalance of ongoing restriction versus an insatiable appetite. It is an unusual phenomenon which can vary amongst patients depending on […]
Medications – Understanding the Impact of Bypass Surgery On What You Take
Medications – Understanding the Impact of Bypass Surgery On What You Take Bariatric surgery, particularly gastric bypass, can bring significant health benefits, including weight loss, improved metabolic function, and a reduction in obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnoea. However, like any major surgery, gastric bypass comes with its challenges. One […]
How To Decide Between Insured vs Self Funding When Considering Weight Loss Surgery
Whether to Acquire Health fund vs Self Funding? This is an aged old question which I’m sure many of you have debated about when considering how to approach weight loss surgery. The answer to this can be complex involving several key factors such as individual finances, timing/urgency of surgery and the previous experiences of […]