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Treating Weight Regain In Bariatric Patients

I thought I would share case of a former bariatric patient who had regained weight after surgery. In this particular case bariatric surgery was peformed in 2013 but had since regained 15 Kg. I... Read More

Weight Maintenance After Surgery Could Help Heart Health

Surgical Weight Loss Patients Had Lower Mortality Rates Than Non-Surgical Patients 26th March 2025 Reporting From The Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) Study The Swedish obesity study is one of m... Read More

Understanding Global Trends in Obesity

Obesity Is A Global Problem In Developed Countries Unpacking Global Trends In Obesity In recent decades, both underweight and obesity have increased significantly worldwide. From 1990 to 2022, g... Read More

Balance Beyond The Scales: Managing Binge Eating And Mental Health

Binge Eating Disorder - Treatment And Bariatric Surgery “I try to hide it from everyone. When we’re with others, I don’t eat more than others, but when I’m at home and no on... Read More

Can Bariatric Surgery Reverse Cardiovascular Disease?

Bariatric Surgery Can Be The Start Of Better Health Can you change the future? It’s a question that plenty of fictional time-travellers have asked, from Back to the Future’s Marty McFly... Read More

Antidepressants And Weight Gain: Do Antidepressants Affect Your Weight?

The Complex Relationship Between Obesity and Depression We might live in the Lucky Country and the Land of the Long Weekend but that doesn’t stop large numbers of us battling mental health wo... Read More

Oncology insights - 3 Colorectal Cancer Trends In 2024 And Beyond

Bowel Cancer Linked To Metabolic Disorders Colorectal cancer (also known as bowel cancer) develops when there’s an abnormal or uncontrolled growth of cells in the wall of the large intestine,... Read More

BMI For People Over 40 May Not Be Accurate

BMI Results Can Be Misleading You’ve probably heard of BMI or body mass index. Your BMI is the ratio between your weight in kilograms and your height in centimetres squared. Check your BM... Read More

Exploring The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Cognitive Function

Obesity and Cognitive Decline Are Linked The older you get, the more likely you are to fear dementia. While Australians of all ages list cancer and dementia as their most-feared diseases, there&rsq... Read More

Unpacking Obesity Trends Among Australian Adults

Obesity Rates Increasing - Bariatric Surgery Could Help Swimming, surfing, cricket, rugby – given its small population, Australia has an impressive sporting record. The image from overseas is... Read More

AHPRA disclaimer

*All information is general in nature, patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks

Note From Dr Lockie

Medications will be assessed pre-operatively and post-operatively. With weight-loss and particularly after surgery, comorbidities can change for the better, particularly e.g., hypertension or diabetes. It is essential for your health that medications are discussed with you, your GP and/or any other specialists such as Cardiologist or Endocrinologist etc.

In addition, use of multivitamins, and alternative supplements should be discussed with the practice to promote your better health.

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