Weight Loss Surgery

A person holding a wooden tray with tea pots and spoons.

When you’re looking for a healthy alternative to drink, tea could offer more than just a new flavour to enjoy. Modern science is discovering more about the health benefits of the ancient tradition of tea drinking. But how can you discern which tea is best for your health, with so many choices to buy or […]

A bowl of hearty beef stew with vegetables, set against a blue background, suitable for post-weight loss surgery meals.

You may have seen in recent cooking trends that gut health recipes are the new black! Here’s why: our gut health is incredibly important at all stages of life. It is linked to so many other bodily systems, with new connections emerging between gut health and mental illness and even improving symptoms related to Parkinson’s […]

Image showing vitamin D supplements and their health benefits for individuals undergoing Weight Loss Surgery.

Weight loss surgery is a successful, long-term solution for improving health for people who are overweight or clinically obese. But, the important part of the journey goes well beyond the surgery itself. Post-surgery, your nutrition is vital as the effects of the procedure changes the way your body absorbs and processes nutrients, including one key […]

A pepperoni pizza on a box, tempting but not suitable for weight loss surgery patients.

What is high cholesterol? Everyone has a certain degree of cholesterol. It is a naturally occurring fatty substance found in the blood. Your level of cholesterol is affected by the types of foods you eat. If you consume too much fatty food, cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels and arteries. This can cause […]

Partners maintaining a healthy lifestyle after a weight loss surgery

In having weight loss surgery, you are committing to making a change in your life. As a result of your weight loss, you will probably experience a boost in self-confidence, feel like you have more energy and motivation, maybe even a different outlook on the future. Overall, your weight loss surgery can be a major […]

A bowl of soup containing carrots and potatoes, elegantly placed on a red napkin, suitable for bariatric surgery patients.

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. […]

A table set with various plates of food and drinks, symbolizing the contrast between emotional and physical hunger.

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. […]

A table displaying a variety of fresh vegetables, promoting healthy choices to reduce disease burden.

Health problems associated with overweight and obesity, poor diets, and physical inactivity are costing Australians dearly both in health and financial terms. This is according to a new study that estimates the contribution of leading risk factors like smoking, drug use, obesity and poor diet to disease and premature death. The Australian Burden of Disease […]

A man poised with a knife and fork above a towering stack of hamburgers, illustrating the allure of high-calorie diets.

At Perth Weight Loss and Surgery we believe that healthy eating is not only good for your waistline but also for your mental health, and overall vitality. Why then are so many Australians risking their health and waistlines by eating a high-calorie diet and doing little to no exercise?   Why a high-calorie diet is dangerous […]

Two women jogging together on a city street, focused on fitness and weight loss as friends support each other.

Weight loss surgery is a big decision and for many can be both life changing, life enhancing and life saving with the ability to rewrite a person’s future. Weight loss surgery is an extremely effective and useful tool for patients who, for various reasons, have been unable to shed significant excess weight. Despite the benefits, […]

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