What is dumping syndrome? This is a set of symptoms that can develop after gastric (stomach) surgery due to rapid delivery of nutrients to the small bowel. It can happen after many gastric [...]
Using a sample analysis of just over 19 million people in 200 countries globally, a study found that more of that population sample is considered to be overweight than underweight. Western, [...]
There are many options for patients to decide that weight loss surgery is the best option for them to take control of their obesity. Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, has been around for [...]
Reflux after bariatric surgery 1) Do you struggle from reflux after a bariatric surgery? Certain procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric band can lead to reflux. Reflux can manifest in [...]
Metabolic surgery is now one of the recommended treatment options for those suffering from type 2 diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. The experimental evidence for [...]
Bariatric Surgery in SJG Midland Private Hospital Obesity is classified as a disease by the World Health Organisation. 63% of the Australian population is overweight according to 2014-15 data. [...]