How to stay safe from Corona virus if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or obese have a number of issues that make them potentially more vulnerable to Covid based severe illness should they catch the virus. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body produces. This...
How to manage your post bariatric surgery diet during lockdown
2020 was off to a rocky start here in Australia, with the country suffering through some of the most devastating bush fires we have ever experienced. Then came the rain, and the nation let out a collective sigh of relief. Little did we know that it was a precursor to...
World Obesity Day, Wednesday 4th March 2020
People with obesity are constantly shamed and blamed for their disease. This is because many people - including doctors, policymakers, and others - do not understand that obesity is a chronic disease. They see it as a simple lack of willpower, laziness, or a...
How do I know if I’m eligible for bariatric surgery?
In 2020 it’s hard not to have some understanding of what bariatric surgery is and it’s purpose for those suffering from obesity. But unfortunately, even in a time when there is so much awareness around the obesity epidemic gripping the western nations, there is still...
What is the post-bariatric surgery diet?
If you have been researching bariatric surgery as a tool to help you return to a healthy weight and lifestyle, you will understand that your eating habits and diet following surgery will need to change significantly. Not only as a result of structural changes to the...
What is the pre-bariatric surgery diet?
A question we are often asked by our patients is whether or not they need to go on a diet before they have bariatric surgery. So today we thought we would explain the pre-surgery diet that we recommend to our patients and why. Why do I need a special diet...