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Fit But Fat: Is It Really Possible?
You’ve probably heard that obesity wreaks havoc with your metabolism. But is that always true? Is it possible to be fit but fat? To be the picture of health, no matter what your weight might be?... Read More
Medically Supervised Weight Loss With Dr Lockie
In the past, your weight loss options essentially boiled down to either making substantial lifestyle changes that often prove hard to maintain or having bariatric surgery (accompanied by lifestyle cha... Read More
7 Things To Remember On Your Weight Loss Journey
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just go to bed tonight and wake up thin tomorrow? Unfortunately, no-one’s figured out a way to achieve that yet! Even with bariatric surgery, losing weigh... Read More
Dumping Syndrome: How Can It Be Avoided?
What is Dumping Dyndrome?
Dumping syndrome (or rapid gastric emptying) is a condition where food, especially sugar, is quickly ‘dumped’ from your stomach into your small intestine witho... Read More
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery On Sleep Apnea
When you worry about your weight, you probably think about things like your clothing size, fitness level or general health. But did you know that obesity can also affect your sleep? And that poor slee... Read More
What You Really Want To Know About Weight Loss Surgery
Managing your weight is hard, particularly if you seem to gain kilos easily. It can feel like a never-ending struggle at times. Eventually, you may start to consider weight loss surgery, prompting man... Read More
Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
Finding out you have type 2 diabetes may prompt you to explore weight loss surgery since it’s clear that your weight is affecting your health.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is ... Read More
Gastric Sleeve: Your Questions Answered
Once you’ve decided to have bariatric surgery, you’re faced with the choice of which type. The common types of weight loss surgery each have different pros and cons. Here’s what you ... Read More
Bariatric Surgery Success: The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
Healthcare professionals are usually trained in one particular discipline. But, as a patient seeking bariatric surgery, your weight relates to many different areas of your life.
Treating one area ... Read More
Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: It’s never too late to lose weight
It’s been well known for some years that bariatric surgery can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events such as strokes or heart attacks. This data comes from the long running Swedish obesity s... 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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