Whenever a patient comes into my clinic and tells me about their life struggles. After a few minutes discussing their weight loss options, they realise that they can change their lives for the better with the support from Perth Weight Loss and Surgery. Every time a patient walks in, they know that they will have […]
Elective surgery resumed on the 28th April 2020 at 25% capacity and increased to full capacity as of 15th June 2020. This was less than three months after it was suspended to ensure that our health system had sufficient resources to effectively handle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 23rd March 2020, all […]
Weight loss surgery, isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about changing your world. Obesity can lead to health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and more. At your weight loss surgery consultation, choosing the right weight loss procedure is the most important decision that you and your surgeon have to make. […]
Weight loss surgery has been considered to be the most effective option for patients suffering from obesity and obesity-related diseases – such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and more. Bariatric surgery is an option for those who have a BMI over 40 or more than 35 with comorbidities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol […]
After undergoing bariatric surgery you are on your way to a healthy lifestyle with reduced health issues. To help with post-operation recovery and get you back to full health faster, it’s important to eat right and follow a strict transition diet while your stomach heals. Our Dietitians are here to guide you through this phase. […]
Post-surgery, people often struggle following post-surgery food guidelines and their changing relationship with food and eating. At Perth Weight Loss and Surgery, we know that for some people, eating behaviours can be driven by the internal discomfort that feelings produce and for many of us, this discomfort is eased by eating. This makes a lot of sense. […]
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? At 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, we are committed to providing high-quality service to all of our clients; which is why we have now introduced 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵! Telehealth allows us to connect with all of our patients online, offering you all the […]
As of today, Perth Weight Loss and Surgery is waiting on the cabinet meeting scheduled for 11 May; once this takes place, it will filter to the hospitals to pass onto us the following information: If we can proceed with bariatric surgery, what criteria we must meet, And what portion of theatre lists we will […]
In this article we discuss gastric sleeve surgery. We’ll explain what it is, who it’s suitable for, walk through the process from preparation to recovery and look at the results patients can achieve. Gastric sleeve surgery or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is an irreversible procedure which involves the removal of part of your stomach and stapling the […]
In this article we discuss how to prepare for weight loss surgery. These pointers will help you navigate the process and achieve the best possible results. The guidelines apply to all types of weight loss procedures, including gastric band surgery, gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. Your surgeon will advise further on steps specific […]