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
At Upper GI Surgery, we want to make sure that you receive as much support as possible after your bariatric surgery. In addition to our already comprehensive after-care program, patients will now be receiving access to Fresh Start Online as part of their surgical... Read more
It was in 2019 that we first shared our involvement with Weight Issues Network (WIN), an Australian network created to “provide a strong voice and support for people living with and affected by obesity”. WIN actively seeks participation in their surveys from people... Read more
At Upper GI Surgery we are more than just a group of bariatric surgeons and practitioners. We are invested in the bariatric community; advocating further research, leading innovations and taking part in continuing initiatives to drive awareness and education. ... Read more
Our dietitian Tania was the speaker at our Support Group this month, where the primary focus was understanding food labels and new high protein products that are now available on the market, and how to incorporate these into your diet. Understanding food labels Food... Read more
Our first support group for 2019 was on the topic of mindful eating. The aim of this group was to assist our bariatric surgery patients to understand what mindful eating is and to develop some mindful eating skills. The group began with a mindfulness exercise called... Read more
