The Upper GI Surgery practice has been operating from St George Private Hospital in Kogarah for the last 14 years. As well as our practice here in Sydney we also have additional clinics in Wollongong and Orange. We have recently expanded our practice locations to... Read more
The obesity crisis that Australia is facing isn’t an isolated incident. For years America has reported on their population’s expanding waistlines, as have other countries around the world. But is this a western problem? Is it isolated to a particular race, as we can... Read more
When we hear the term “weight loss surgery” or “bariatric surgery” we associate this with a person undergoing surgery in order to help them lose weight, a procedure not only changing/prolonging their life but quite often saving their life. What not discussed as often... Read more
We already know that Australia is facing an obesity epidemic; it has been widely documented in research, in the press and by medical professionals. In 2014-15 an estimated 11.2 million Australian adults were overweight or obese. The problem is more prevalent in males... Read more
You have probably heard the term BMI used before when relating to a person’s weight, but what is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is an estimation of a person’s body fat based on their height and weight. To calculate your BMI you first need to find out your... Read more
Obesity is a subject that a lot of people would rather not discuss as it can be a very sensitive subject from the view of the person suffering from it. It is important that if you have a loved one, family member or friend who is obese or perhaps gaining a lot of... Read more
