The term reflux is used to describe a group of symptoms caused when acid or gastric content moves from the stomach up the oesophagus. It’s often also referred to as heartburn, but this is simply a symptom; ‘heartburn’ is used to describe the pain felt behind the lower... Read more
Our Surgeons Dr. Michael Talbot |MB ChB FRACS Dr. Gary Yee |MBBS FRACS Dr. Jason Maani |BHB MBChB FRACS Our Doctors Dr. Georgia Rigas |MBBS FRACGP Dr. Jennifer Matthei |BSc(med) MBBS (hons)... Read more
If you’ve visited the weight loss surgery section of our website or followed us on social media, you have probably encountered the promotion of our Bariatric Surgery Information Webinar. If you or a loved one are living with obesity and considering bariatric surgery... Read more
If a previous weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) operation has failed to give adequate weight loss, someone has regained weight or they have significant side effects, it is possible for this procedure to be revised or even converted to another procedure that may... Read more
People who are overweight or living with obesity that become infected with Covid-19 have a number of issues that potentially make them more vulnerable to severe illness. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body... Read more
Eating tips during lockdown following bariatric surgery With Sydney facing lockdown until at least the 28th of August, knowing that we are not alone while other states continue to go in and out of different levels of social restrictions, these uncertain times have... Read more
