Contraception After Weight Loss Surgery
Let’s talk Contraception after bariatric surgery Peoples’ reasons to have bariatric (weight loss) surgery are very personal with different motives and goals for wanting the surgery. Some of the more common reasons are to improve overall health, particularly their physical and mental health, reduce co-morbidities, engage with life more, and quite often to start or […]
Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery
By Kishani Turner Bariatric Dietitian Hair loss is a common concern after weight loss surgery. What causes it? How can you reduce it? How much hair will you lose? Keep reading to find out more. What is hair loss called? Telogen Effluvium which is an acceleration of normal hair loss. Telogen effluvium is when some stress […]
The Psychology Of Bariatric Surgery
With an increased rate of Obesity in our society today, we are finding an increase in medical problems caused and exacerbated by this physical state. For many, traditional methods of weight loss have proven ineffective for achieving and maintaining significant weight loss. Bariatric surgery as a tool, offers patients the opportunity to experience significant weight […]
Lap Band Surgery – What you need to know
Do you have a Lap Band? When was the last time you spoke to your Bariatric GP? We asked one of our Bariatric GP’s why it is so important to stay in touch. What are the main advantages of keeping in regular contact with your Bariatric GP post Lap Band? Seeing our Bariatric GP’s regularly […]
The role protein plays after weight loss surgery
Protein is one of the essential nutrients required by our body after weight loss surgery. Let’s discuss the role protein plays after weight loss surgery and how important it is. Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is an effective treatment for those suffering from obesity. It helps people lose weight significantly and improve their overall […]
Pregnancy and Bariatric Surgery
By Kishani Turner Bariatric Dietitian Obesity is associated with reduced fertility and conception can be difficult with oligoovulation (irregular/ infrequent ovulation resulting in 8 or less periods a year) or anovulation (absence of ovulation) common in PCOS. Some people undertake bariatric surgery to assist fertility and /or increase the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy. Rapid […]
Dumping Syndrome
Dumping syndrome is a condition that can develop after weight loss surgery. Also called rapid gastric emptying, dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves from your stomach into your small bowel too quickly. Most people with dumping syndrome develop signs and symptoms, such as abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness and flushing, 10 to 30 minutes after […]
Pre and Post Operative shakes – Formulate vs Optifast
As part of your weight loss journey Dr Baxter and our highly trained team of dietitians will recommend that you go on a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) in preparation for your surgery. In addition, many patients are recommended to continue to use the shakes in the days/weeks after surgery during the liquid stage. Here […]
What is the Place of Revisional Surgery for Bariatric Patients?
By Dr Ian Baxter In the next few years there is no doubt that revisional bariatric surgery will become a large component of bariatric surgical practice. We have been doing Lap Band surgery for 20 years and Lap Sleeve surgery for 10 years. Certainly with thousands of sleeve patient’s out there, over the next 5 […]
Make the Move to Mindfulness
By Kishani Turner BARIATRIC DIETITIAN For most it is long journey to the point of considering or undertaking bariatric surgery. Many feel like they have failed having exhausted every diet or weight loss measure. Others have given up exhausted by monitoring their weight, intake & exercise, let alone the plethora of confusing information. If only […]