At Upper GI Surgery we encourage all our weight loss surgery patients to attend our quarterly support group meetings as part of their post-surgery aftercare. Those who attend the support groups find them to be an important part of their lifestyle change. At each... Read more
Christmas can be a difficult time if you are trying to lose weight. It’s all those parties, the abundance of food, the indulgent treats and of course the alcohol consumption which can make it so hard to stay on track. Preventing Christmas weight gain can be a... Read more
As a nation our waistlines are increasing year on year and unfortunately this is not just isolated to adults – the weight of children is also increasing year on year. It was reported in 2014/2015 that one in four children in Australia are now overweight or obese... Read more
Deciding to have bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is a big decision – physically, financially and mentally. Weight loss surgery alone isn’t the answer to being able to lose weight and maintain that weight loss for the rest of your life, it requires... Read more
When you are on the road to a healthier lifestyle you become very conscious of the food/drink you are consuming and how active you are, for example how far and often you walk or exercise. But have you ever considered that sleep is one of the most effective things we... Read more
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were promoting World Obesity Day but a whole year has already passed and here we are again raising awareness for this important issue. What is World Obesity Day? World Obesity Day was established in 2015 by the World... Read more
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton Walking. This is an activity that most of us who can walk take for granted and don’t give it a second thought. Walking is the most popular physical activity undertaken; it’s... Read more
As a clinic in Sydney that offers weight loss surgery options for our patients, we are only too aware of the current obesity epidemic that Australia is facing. In 2014-2015 a staggering 64% of Australian adults were overweight or obese. That’s more than half of the... Read more
