The Importance of Bariatric Surgery in Accredited Facilities with High-Volume Surgeons
How do you choose where to have your bariatric surgery done? Is there any way of knowing which hospitals or surgeons have the most experience?
5 Ways to Prepare Yourself Mentally for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Bariatric and metabolic surgery can make a significant difference to your weight and health. Here are five tips to help on your path through surgery and beyond.
Not so popular now: The rise and fall of gastric banding
Gastric banding proved popular in the 1990s. However, its popularity has not lasted. What we’ve learned in the last 30 years has changed our view on gastric banding and led us to recommend other types of bariatric surgery instead. Here’s what you need to know about the rise and fall of gastric banding. What is […]
The health risks of obesity
Many complex genetic, physical and psychological factors contribute to weight gain, including socioeconomic status, ethnicity, age, fitness level and diet. We know that losing weight is not easy. Before they come to us, our patients have usually tried numerous diet plans over the years and not seen much change despite their efforts. It’s demoralising. But […]
