Weight regain after stopping weight loss medication
In recent times there have been several new weight loss medications that have come on to the market. These new medications have only been around for the last few …
Read MoreThe hidden hazards of surgical tourism for weight loss surgery: What New Zealanders should know
For New Zealanders considering travelling overseas for weight loss surgery, the promise can be appealing – shorter wait times, lower up front cost, and the chance to combine treatment with …
Read MoreComparing a Keyhole Sleeve Gastrectomy with an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Obesity has now been established as a global epidemic causing significant socio-economic and healthcare issues. Obesity is also associated with significant medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep …
Read MoreWeight loss drugs vs Weight loss surgery
Obesity can result in severe health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic ovarian disease, sleep apnoea, and an increased risk of some cancers. By undergoing sustained weight loss over …
Read MoreWhich is better – sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery: The advantages and disadvantages
Over the years weight loss surgery has become a very common procedure. This is often done using keyhole techniques. Two of the most common types of operations performed keyhole are …
Read MoreHealthy eating after gastric sleeve surgery
The end game after keyhole gastric sleeve surgery, is to eat a healthy balanced diet. This is a long term plan that is achieved by making healthy dietary choices. After …
Read MoreRecent changes to guidelines for weight loss surgery
Currently there is a global epidemic of obesity, with over 650 million adults suffering from this condition. Obesity is associated with over 40 diseases including Type 2 diabetes, heart attacks …
Read MoreImprovement of heart health after weight loss surgery
Being significantly overweight has a negative effect on your heart health. It can potentially shorten your life span by 10 – 20 years. Unfortunately heart disease is the major cause …
Read MoreObesity and the risk of cancer
There is mounting evidence that shows there is a clear link between obesity and the risk of developing cancer. These cancers include bowel cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, uterine cancer, …
Read MoreResolution of medical conditions after weight loss surgery
Weight gain and being overweight has reached significant global proportions. Often being overweight is associated with a number of medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, gout, …
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