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 […]

That might sound dramatic but from a weight loss or weight maintenance perspective it can be the difference between reaching your weight goal… or not. Planning ahead is essential to avoid last minute poor food choices either at home , work or eating out. Join myself and dietitian Russell Phillips for the July support group […]

July 1st is national Touch Base day for bariatric patients so head to our Touch Base page and let us know how you are doing. Just send us a quick message via the form. We would love to hear from as many of you as possible! Click here…

Dr Robert Goldman, Cosmetic Surgeon from St. John of God Mt Lawley, will be presenting at our June Support Group about all aspects of cosmetic surgery following bariatric surgery. Dr. Goldman will cover frequently asked questions regarding cosmetic surgery and will also discuss what to expect after an operation — including the psychological impact cosmetic […]

How do we change our behaviour? Leading up to surgery we come to accept that we’re going to have to “do life differently” and exchange some of our old habits for new ones—but the “doing” part can often be tricky. Old habits for new ones Join Steph and Tania, our new resident Clinical Psychologist, and […]