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Bariatric Surgery Still Best Option for Some With Obesity

Miriam E. Tucker November 27, 2023 Bariatric surgery continues to play a major role in obesity management despite the emergence of potent new weight-loss medications, according to two experts who spoke at an Endocrine Society science writers briefing. “Bariatric surgery is safe, effective, and unfortunately underutilized for treating obesity and its complications,” said Jaime Almandoz,…

What is involved in a hernia repair procedure?

The procedure is performed as a day surgical case in hospital. A general anaesthetic is required to relax the rectus abdominus muscle. A small incision is made under the umbilicus and a 12mm port inserted in the pre-peritoneal space. The space is then filled with CO2 and two 5mm working ports inserted along the midline.…

Risk factors for groin hernia.

Is your occupation a risk factor for groin hernia? Did you know worldwide, more than 20 million people undergo groin hernia repair annually? A vast majority of these people are male workers of working age. In fact one in three men will potentially get one. A large study in 2020 identified a pattern of risk…

Here’s how I finally got myself to start exercising.

Introduction with Louise Petrou Bariatric Counsellor CBC, Grad Dip Psych at Mid North Coast Bariatric & Hernia Centre. You may have stopped exercising because of mobility issues, a hernia, injury, illness or recovering from surgery. Exercise is a crucial aspect of the lifestyle changes necessary for long term weight maintenance and health after bariatric metabolic…

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Gastric bypass surgery causes type 2 diabetes to go into remission in most patients

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) has found that three quarters of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who were treated with obesity surgery known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) experienced diabetes remission within one year of treatment. The research, conducted by…

Your pre op routine matters

Free Bariatric Support

Join our free support group exclusively for patients of Dr George Petrou, Mid North Coast Bariatric and Hernia Centre. Filled with information and shares from people before and after surgery about progress, struggles, strategies that work from caring genuine people just like you! No judging, no shame, no misinformation. You can find the group on…

Tips for Christmas and New Year.

By Louise Petrou By Louise Petrou Here we are, the silly season, the summer holidays. Every year, at your doorstep to entice, emotionally stir, delight, share the childrens’ excitement, feel connected to others, honour what Christmas means to you. A potential dampener in the mix could appear if you partake in something you view as…

Exercise After Bariatric Surgery

By Louise Petrou Exercise. Accept it, embrace it and enjoy it. It improves your mood almost immediately, it gets you out and about to engage with the world and feel connected. So why else should you bother with it? Exercise is otherwise known as PA (Physical Activity). PA doesn’t just occur in gyms. There are…