Mercy Bariatrics Supermarket Shopping Tour… Are you confused by the range of food choices available in our supermarkets and which products are the best for you? It is not always easy to know which products to choose and even knowing what to look for on the nutritional food panels can be difficult at times to […]

The Habits That Keep You On Track You are many months or years post bariatric surgery and the principles of success habits are possibly a dim and distant memory. Whilst some things gets easier the further out from surgery you are, others become more difficult, such as weight maintenance. At this month’s support group we […]

Realistic, Achievable & Sustainable Resolutions At this time of year many of us make resolutions to change certain behaviours, but few manage to implement those changes. Let alone actually stick to them. Join us for our January Support Group and let’s look at making goals and resolutions that are realistic, achievable and most importantly sustainable. […]

Dr Leon Cohen of Mercy Bariatrics in Perth explains some very important points about the lap sleeve gastrectomy procedure also known as the gastric sleeve. He discusses what this type of bariatric surgery entails along with the risks and outcomes you can expect. Gastric Sleeve Video Transcription Sleeve gastrectomy has been done around the world […]

Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together and spend quality time. Gatherings often involve food and drink and this can be challenging for the bariatric patient. Bariatric Surgery Patients If you have only recently had surgery, your capacity to eat and drink may still be limited and so it is important […]

Everyone Benefits From Sharing It might be better to give than receive, however at this month’s Support Group hopefully you will do both! Our members benefit as much from giving as from receiving and find that shared experiences are both practical and reassuring for them. Come along to our last Support Group for the year […]

Bariatric Bone Health & Calcium… Consuming adequate calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and for reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It is recommended that patients who have had bariatric surgery consume a minimum of 1200 mg of calcium per day. This would mean having 4 serves of dairy products each day which […]

Let’s Get Moving And Have Some Fun! Join us for a fun filled energetic support group this month. Russell our dietitian will be taking the easy to follow, dance based fitness class. No experience required. Bring a friend to share the fun! When: 3pm (for 3:15pm start) Sunday 29th October 2017. Where: Banks Reserve Pavilion, […]

Gut Microbiome There is increasing evidence that our gut microbiome, previously known as our intestinal flora, has a major impact on our health and well-being. Microbes Our gut microbiome is made up of beneficial and harmful microbes including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. The beneficial microbes are involved with making B vitamins, vitamin K and essential […]

Dr Cohen addresses “normal” weight gain Are you struggling to maintain your weight or starting to regain weight since having bariatric surgery? If so, August’s Support Group is for you! We are often asked what is considered normal weight regain after bariatric surgery and what the risk factors for regaining weight are — but most […]