Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss - Discover the ultimate diet for shedding pounds on your new journey to a healthier you.

Regardless of how you may feel about exercise, the benefits are indisputable, and not just for weight loss alone. Exercise forms a crucial part of your entire weight loss journey, and your relationship with exercise is something we coach you to improve at Perth Weight Loss and Surgery.   Before Surgery Starting a healthy relationship […]

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For many women, when considering bariatric surgery, the question pops up: can I have a baby after weight loss surgery? Doctors across Australia confirm that the answer is yes.   Is it safe to get pregnant after bariatric surgery? It is completely safe to have a baby after all common bariatric surgeries, including: Lap Band […]

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You have taken a significant leap on your weight loss journey; you have courageously committed to and completed surgery, which is a huge milestone to acknowledge. Now comes the next phase: the follow-up. You may have noticed changes in your body, habits and lifestyle. Some of those will come naturally and fit into place, others […]

A person in a lab coat holding a syringe, preparing for weight loss surgery.

Weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery) can be life-changing in so many ways. It gives patients a new, positive outlook on the future and more energy and motivation to face the day. Plus, the significant weight loss that comes after bariatric surgery can substantially reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases, such as type […]

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Perth Weight Loss has an online community network of over 1,000 members, and we encourage everyone that has a weight loss surgery at our clinic to join. We find that communicating with a network of understanding people can help our patients feel much more at ease throughout the entire bariatric surgery process.   Pre-Surgery Support […]

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 […]

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Often, many people who are considering weight loss surgery, may be wondering, is it worth it? It’s normal to have these questions and concerns – the possibility of deciding which surgery is right for you can feel overwhelming. One of the procedures that Dr. Siva Gounder offers is gastric sleeve surgery. This treatment involves the removal […]

Bariatric Surgery: A medical procedure for weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach.

In deciding to have bariatric surgery, you are making a commitment to your health. However, bariatric surgery plays a role in not only your physical health but also your mental wellbeing. Many major studies, such as this one, have found that people who have undergone weight loss surgery have reported mental health gains. The majority […]

A woman in a pink tank top running on the beach, engaging in exercise after weight loss surgery.

If you’ve recently undergone, or are considering weight loss surgery, it’s important to understand the importance of exercise after weight loss surgery, and how critical it is to the long-term success of your bariatric fitness goals. We’ve put together an informative guide on the importance and benefits of exercise post-bariatric surgery to keep living your […]

Diagram illustrating the stomach anatomy, highlighting the gastric band placement for weight loss procedures.

At Perth Weight Loss and Surgery, our aim is to help you reach your goal weight, and live a healthy, happy life that you deserve. In some cases, to achieve this, revisional bariatric surgery will be required. Revisional bariatric surgery is often undertaken when the initial weight loss surgery does not render the weight loss […]

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