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Dr Lockie's Weight Loss Success Rate Comparison
The whole team here at Dr Lockie's Practice has a strong belief in the multi-disciplinary approach to bariatrics delivering better outcomes for patients.
We put that belief to the test with ou... Read More
Information and Strategies to Cope With Uncertainty
Our pyschologist, Dr Michelle Van Vuuren, has been very concerned and mindful of the stresses that the Covid-19 epidemic has placed on the general population and in particular, those who have or had i... Read More
How Your Weight Affects Your COVID-19 Risk
As you probably already know, some people are thought to be at greater risk from the coronavirus. Older people and those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or asthma are known to be more vulne... Read More
Savings on Insurance Premiums Could Help Pay for Bariatric Procedures
I attended a recent Bariatric Conference and one of the interesting discussions was the impact of weight and co-morbidities on insurance premiums.
Insurance Loadings for High BMI and Diabete... Read More
What losing 40kg taught me about change (Greg, 50)
The following article has been reproduced with the kind permission of St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital publishers of Best Practice Magazine.
This is Greg's Journey
Before my surgery, w... Read More
Weight-Loss Surgery and Body Image
After your weight-loss surgery, you’ll be slimmer, sexier and more confident – right? Your body will be transformed and so will you – right? Surgery, after all, is the answer to all ... Read More
Metabolism: Is it Really to Blame For Weight Gain?
What Is Metabolism?
Your metabolism is a complex chemical process by which your body converts your food and drink into energy.
How Does It Work?
It’s like an internal engine that never... Read More
Bariatric Surgery: 10 Common Myths
If you’re considering bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, then you probably have many questions and face a fair bit of conflicting advice. Google delivers a gazillion search results, your sister&rs... Read More
Walking For Excercise
Walking Can Improve Your Health
We all know that regular exercise is important for long term weight maintenance and also for general health. When we think of exercise, most people think about... Read More
Five ways to set New Year’s health resolutions you’ll actually keep
A Time for Reflection
As the end of another year rolls around, it’s easy to become reflective on what you’ve achieved (or haven’t achieved...). Your mind may turn to what you want... 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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